Long Forgotten Crimes
Uncovering the Forgotten: A Criminal Historian's Journey
As a criminal historian, I delve into the obscure and fascinating world of long-forgotten crimes. Through my research, I aim to share the odd and intriguing cases that often slip through the cracks of history. Join me as I uncover the stories behind these mysterious incidents and shed light on the darker corners of our past.
Crimes
Dead Body Suggests A Gruesome Murder
Albany NY November 23, 1905
What appears to be murder committed nearly two weeks ago and peculiarly ghastly in its details, was discovered here this afternoon when the badly decomposed body of Mrs. John Hammond was found wedged in a trunk in a second story room of her home. The trunk stood in the fire place and the body within was heavily sprinkled with chloride of lime. Disinfectant was strewn thickly about three rooms comprising the flat and the cover of the trunk was propped open with the evident idea of helping odors of decomposition escape up the chimney.
John Hammond the woman's husband has not been seen for nearly two weeks. He is 25 years old, a cabinet maker. The dead woman was 57 years old.
There were no marks of violence on the body which when found was fully clothed excepting shoes and was doubled upon the knees.
The body was bound in this position with a clothes line.
Joplin Globe Joplin Missouri
