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.
Who Killed Francesco Favasuli?
Bootlegging in Arkansas
Charlie Frazier was once known as the most notorious criminal in the Southwest and Officer Hence Giles was his first victim. Frazier's life of crime is movie-worthy.
Murder on the 708 Train
The Old West wasn't the only place trains were robbed! A bandit, inspired by the moving picture, "The Great Train Robbery", pulls off a heist in Scranton.
Who Killed Mary Warner?
In 1904, Mary Warner was brutally murdered in #Scranton. To this day, her killer is unknown. Was is her jealous husband? Or one of her alleged paramours? #TrueCrime #WhoDunIt
Jerry the Jew, Chicken Delight and Hank…
My research led me to a case where the body of a man was discovered in 1971. The identity of the victim (and those involved) was unknown for 2 1/2 years. The subsequent murder investigation uncovered a massive burglary ring throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey that was allegedly associated with the Mafia - specifically, the... Continue Reading →
Exploring historic crimes in NEPA 