Blood & Ivy: True Crime Talk on the Parkman Murder at the Milton Public Library on May 13

On Tuesday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m. in our Keys Room, retired Judge Dennis Curran will visit us for an interesting in person talk called: “Great Trials: The Disappearance of Dr. Parkman: Blood & Ivy at the Harvard Medical School.”  

The 1849 murder of Dr. George Parkman in Boston stands as one of the most – if not the most – sensational trials of the 19^th century. This case has it all: a grisly murder, a dismembered corpse, a wealthy victim, a respected suspect, a questionable lead witness for the prosecution and unusual court proceedings. Nearly 60,000 spectators were ushered through the Boston courtroom in 10-minute intervals.

An all-out media blitz ensued, with journalists traveling from Europe to Boston to cover the trial. Ultimately, the case spawned books, documentaries and even an iPhone app!  No signup is required to attend – just please come and join us for a fascinating look at legal history!

There are more details found here about this event: miltonlibrary.libcal.com/event/14054316

Email [email protected] for any questions and we hope you will come to hear this excellent legal scholar.

This event is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the MPL and is free and open to all.

Questions? Call the Reference Dept. at (617) 898-4964 or email [email protected]

We hope you will consider attending a program in the month of May!