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 →
I decided to go a little further back in Scranton's notorious past. This time, over a century ago. That's 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... Continue Reading →
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 →
Listen to the discussion on this case: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vUaQpvcM2FUjggEkDpkv2?si=Ny-vOqWcR8i3i7nMXxaBCg This is the story of William Wright. In my last article about the "Villains of Scranton", I wrote about Thomas Atkinson - a pedophile who led a life of crime until his shootout with police in Barstow, California, in 1990. Today, I'll take a look at William... Continue Reading →
A recent Facebook post by a friend, which included photos of my elementary school class, sparked some memories among my classmates. So many faces and names brought me back to simpler times. There was "nap time" when you brought in your rug to Kindergarten. "Milk time" is when you get to drink a small carton... Continue Reading →
Exploring historic crimes in NEPA 