On December 18, 1928, Marco Pasco was shot while walking to work in Scranton, resulting in his death shortly after arrival at the hospital. Known for his violent past, Pasco left behind a large family. Despite police investigations and multiple suspects, his murder remains unsolved to this day.
A notorious intersection in the Bulls Head section of Scranton reinforces its reputation as "Murders' Corner".
Two men duel to their deaths in the Bulls Head section of Scranton. What prompted the deadly exchange?
I decided to go a little further back in Scranton's notorious past. This time, over a century ago, when Italian immigrants, particularly Southern Italians, and Sicilians, were coming to the US in waves. Starting in the early 1880s and continuing until 1924, over 4 million Italians made the trek. The peak came between 1900-1910 when... Continue Reading →
Exploring historic crimes in NEPA 