Tag: 1932
Trapper Goodpaster, Homicide Investigation, Alaska 2022
In a twist of fate, the remains of a leg bone, initially believed to be the only clue to the disappearance of John Patton, have been debunked as belonging to an animal. The bone was discovered on a trail between two trapper’s cabins in the vast Alaskan wilderness, sparking hopes that Patton, a Goodpaster trapper,…
Franklin D Roosevelt, Backroom Dealings, New York 1932
Tuesday, July 5, 1932, marked a tumultuous day in the world of American politics as Franklin D. Roosevelt, the governor of New York, secured his nomination for the presidency in a deal that left many questioning the integrity of the process. The nomination of Roosevelt came at the expense of Alfred E. Smith, who was…
Waterbury Crime Wave, Connecticut 1932
In a shocking revelation, the Local States Attorneys Office has reported a staggering 130 cases of crime in Waterbury during the first half of 1932, more than doubling the previous fiscal record of 60 cases in 1929. The annual report, submitted to the state controller today, paints a grim picture of a city under siege…
Kansas Crime Wave 1932: The Dark Truth Exposed
As the Great Depression ravaged the nation, Kansas found itself at the epicenter of a crime wave in 1932. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, the state saw a significant surge in larceny cases, reflecting the desperation and economic hardship gripping the country. The FBI UCR program, launched in 1930, aimed to…
North Carolina 1932: Crime Amidst the Great Depression
In 1932, North Carolina was one of the hardest-hit states by the Great Depression, with widespread poverty and unemployment affecting millions of citizens. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, this economic downturn led to a significant increase in property crimes throughout the state. With the average unemployment rate hovering around 24% nationwide,…
Wyoming Violent Crime, Wyoming 1932
The year 1932 was a dark one for Wyoming, with the state experiencing a significant spike in violent crime, according to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. The UCR, established in 1930, aimed to collect and analyze crime data from law enforcement agencies across the United States. Wyoming’s violent crime rates stood out that…
Alabama 1932: Crime on the Rise
Alabama in 1932 was a state plagued by crime, with a rise in violent offenses that would soon become a hallmark of the Great Depression era. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which began collecting data in 1930, Alabama’s crime rate had significantly increased from the previous year. As the nation struggled…
Kentucky 1932: Year of Looting and Lawlessness
The year 1932 was a dark time for Kentucky, as the Great Depression gripped the nation. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, the state saw a significant increase in property crime, with burglaries and larcenies dominating the statistics. The FBI UCR program, launched in 1929, aimed to standardize crime reporting across the…
North Dakota 1932: A Year of Larceny and Lawlessness
The year 1932 was a dark one for North Dakota, marked by the ravages of the Great Depression and widespread poverty. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which began collecting and analyzing crime data in 1930, larceny emerged as the leading crime in the state that year. The FBI’s UCR program, launched…
Alaska’s Lawless Frontier, 1932
In 1932, Alaska was a hotbed of lawlessness, with crime rates soaring due to the state’s remote location, economic struggles, and the ongoing Prohibition era. According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which began collecting crime data in 1930, Alaska’s crime rates were among the highest in the nation. The state’s rugged terrain…
