Book signing with Justin Dombrowski "Erie's Shocking Turn of the Century Extortion Scandal"

Name: Book signing with Justin Dombrowski "Erie's Shocking Turn of the Century Extortion Scandal"
Start: 2024-10-05T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-10-05T16:15:00-04:00
Location: 356 West 6th Street, Erie, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16507

Schedule

Sat Oct 05 2024 at 02:00 pm to 04:15 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

356 West 6th Street, Erie, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16507 | Erie, PA

Meet Justin Dombrowski in our President's Room in the Wood-Morrison House! He will speak about his new book, "Erie's Shocking Turn of the Century Extortion Scandal"
On February 8, 1911, the Scott Mausoleum, a symbol of wealth for the Scott and Strong families in Erie, Pennsylvania, was desecrated by unknown vandals, coined by nationwide papers as ghouls. With the inside of the mausoleum heavily damaged - and a body missing - the crime set off shockwaves throughout the country during a time in which grave robbery, extortion and murder reigned supreme.
Hundreds of reporters and newspaper correspondents throughout the country and world descend upon the Great Lakes port city. Private Detectives from the Perkins Detective Agency in Pittsburgh took charge of the case, pitted against rival detectives from the famous Burns Detective Agency. The case took a sinister turn when a series of letters were sent to wealthy local philanthropist Charles Hamot Strong, threatening to blow up his mausoleum and murder his granddaughter.
Author Justin Dombrowski presents the twists and turns of a historic and shocking crime and coverup in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Justin Dombrowski has studied local history for over 15 years, specializing in local historical and criminal records. A native of Erie, Pennsylvania, he obtained a degree from Mercyhurst University and worked as an Intern with the Erie County Detective's unit. Having worked in the film industry since 2011, Justin is also a co-founder of Pickwick Entertainment, an Independent Film Production Company. His first book with The History Press, Murder & Mayhem In Erie, Pennsylvania, received critical acclaim for its writing and research. He resides in Erie, Pennsylvania.