Tag: December 1944

Justice Served in Port Lawton: 28 Convicted, 3 Acquitted in Ransom Case
In a dramatic night of verdicts, 28 soldiers at Port Lawton, Washington, were convicted of their role in a ransom scheme, while 3 of their comrades were acquitted. The convictions came after a lengthy court martial, which saw the defendants face charges of mishandling funds and making false claims for pay. Sergeant Arthur Burks, a…

Dr. Snyder Stumps Police with Baffling Forensic Findings, Detroit MI, 1944
Detroit, MI – December 10, 1944 – In a shocking revelation, Dr. Snyder, a Detroit morgue official, has stunned the city’s police department with a bizarre discovery that challenges conventional wisdom on death and decomposition. According to Dr. Snyder, a body that has been treated with quicklime, a strong caustic, does not dissolve as expected.…
