In 1928, Italian immigrants in Scranton were particularly violent. Dynamite was the weapon of choice used to intimidate and exact revenge of their targets and ideological enemies. The Black Hand, present for decades, was now joined by fascists and anti-fascists during Mussolini's reign in Italy. Read about how the city was rocked by attacks leading up to the Great Depression.
Vittorio "Victor" Giacometti, an Italian immigrant from Gubbio, made a new life in the US, opening a restaurant and becoming a US citizen. His mysterious death led to speculations of suicide or murder, with rumors of gang involvement and love affairs. While it's considered a closed case, so many questions remain unanswered.
In 1904, two boys make a gruesome discovery while on a hunting trip through the woods of Scranton. Over 117 years later, justice is yet to be served.
Two men duel to their deaths in the Bulls Head section of Scranton. What prompted the deadly exchange?
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1DYe0eKh48pNXvM47mQKCW?si=7474bb3637024b9f On April 25, 1916, Demetrio "Daniel" Morabito was drinking with several others. The men were at Mellow's Saloon near the corner of Monroe & Main Street in Archbald. Shortly after 8:00 pm, Morabito left the saloon and headed for home. It was a short walk to his place on Chestnut Street. He was supposed... Continue Reading →
Exploring historic crimes in NEPA 