Tag: 1927
Mutilated Innocence: Kidnapper Captured in Oregon
On December 23, 1927, a tense showdown on the Columbia River Highway in Oregon marked the end of a perilous journey for William Edward Hickman, the confessed kidnapper of 12-year-old Marian Parker. Hickman’s capture, orchestrated by Chief of Police Tom Gurdane and State Traffic Officer Buck Lleuallin, brought an abrupt halt to his flight from…
Love, Lies, and a Daring Hoax: The Brooklyn Bride’s Desperate Bid
In a shocking tale of deception and heartbreak, a 25-year-old Brooklyn woman has confessed to orchestrating a brazen marriage proposal scam, offering $10,000 to anyone who would tie the knot with her. But this wasn’t just a case of a desperate woman seeking love – it was a cunning ploy to win back her estranged…
California’s Fiendish Fury: The Brutal Murder of Marion Parker
In a city gripped by terror, the people of Los Angeles joined forces with the police to hunt down the monster who committed the most heinous crime in California’s history. The victim was 12-year-old Marion Parker, a bright and innocent girl whose life was cut short in the most brutal and senseless way. Key Facts…
BOOTLEG BUST: Six Caught in Hot Springs County Liquor Crackdown
December 16, 1927, will be remembered as a night of reckoning for the notorious bootleggers that have plagued Hot Springs County, Wyoming. Under the cover of darkness, State and Federal officers, in cooperation with Sheriff’s deputies, descended upon several alleged speakeasies, making off with six suspects in the dead of night. C.C. Swain, Wm. R.…
Blood Money: New Jersey Couple Lands 10-Year Sentences for Heinous Crime
In a shocking verdict, Margaret Lilliendahl and Willis Beach were found guilty of murder in the first degree, with a judge slamming down a 10-year sentence at hard labor. The couple, tried on December 10, 1927, in Maya Landing, New Jersey, was accused of killing Lilliendahl’s elderly husband. The courtroom drama unfolded as the jury…
Death in the Valley: Mysterious Demise of Erawley Filipno Eises
On a fateful afternoon, December 7, 1927, a shocking scene unfolded in El Centro, California. Erawley Filipno Eises, a 25-year-old Filipino, met his untimely demise in his humble home. Eyewitnesses reported that Eises’ death occurred suddenly, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. Key Facts State: California Category: Violent Crime Era: Historical Source: Library of…
Massachusetts Misses the Mark on Red Cross Drive
Springfield, MA, November 24, 1927 – The city’s lackluster response to the Red Cross drive has left a sour taste in the mouths of organizers. With only one day left to reach the goal of 11,000 memberships, the community’s apathy has been starkly revealed. The drive, which aimed to bolster the city’s contribution to the…
Aviatrix Ruth Elder Brings Back the Thrill, But Can She Handle the Heat?
It was a day of high-flying heroics in the Big Apple as Ruth Elder, the daredevil aviator, touched down in New York Harbor, greeted by a roaring crowd and a hero’s welcome. But beneath the bravado, whispers of a harrowing ordeal lingered. Just a month ago, Elder and her trusty pilot, Captain George Haldeman, took…
Water Wars: West Texans Stall Valley’s Water Rights Meeting
November 3, 1927, marked a tumultuous day in the Brownwood-Wichita Falls district of Texas. A meeting of the all-state committee on water rights was called for San Antonio, but just as it was about to convene, an announcement from Wichita Falls sent shockwaves through the community: the meeting was postponed. The Valley, which accounts for…
Blood on the Tlingit Coast: 60 Years of Union with the US Marked by Murder
Today, October 18, 1927, marks a somber 60th anniversary for Alaska, as the rugged territory celebrates its union with the United States. But amidst the pomp and circumstance, a dark stain on the Tlingit coast refuses to be forgotten – the cold-blooded murder of a young local man, John Smith, who met his untimely demise…
