In a shocking turn of events, Frederick W. Burnham, a prominent New York contractor and club man, met his untimely demise at the hands of his lover, Helena Zeigler. The 45-year-old victim succumbed to a fatal gunshot wound inflicted by Zeigler on March 28, 1923, at his bedside in River View Manor on the Hudson. Burnham’s wife was present when the end came, leaving behind a tangled web of love, deceit, and betrayal.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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