Don't Ask Why: The Murder of Victor Block

Schedule

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

N.H. Scheppers Distributing Co | Jefferson City, MO

Advertisement
Doug Reece tells the true crime story of the 1942 murder of Victor Block, a Jefferson City, MO native and the ensuing struggles of his wife and children after he was gone. Interspersed in this tale is the story of his murderer, Warren McConville, a career criminal and Gordon Lee Cooper, the man who murdered McConville in a knife fight at the Missouri State Penitentiary.
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

N.H. Scheppers Distributing Co, 2300 St Marys Blvd,Jefferson City, Missouri, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Historic City of Jefferson

Host or Publisher Historic City of Jefferson

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Jefferson City

Dog Day at the Diamonds
Thu, 23 Apr at 05:30 pm Dog Day at the Diamonds

12143 Renz Farm Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65101, United States

DOG MUSIC
The HOPE Gala
Thu, 23 Apr at 06:00 pm The HOPE Gala

Capitol Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, Jefferson City

Helias Catholic Spring Choir Concert
Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm Helias Catholic Spring Choir Concert

Etta & Joseph Miller Performing Arts Center

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Chloe Hoecker at Indigo Buffalo
Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm Chloe Hoecker at Indigo Buffalo

458 Rock Hill Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65109

YP Final Friday Coffee
Fri, 24 Apr at 07:30 am YP Final Friday Coffee

Plate&Pour

CCP's "Hadestown, TEEN!" - Spotz! On the TEEN Artist Production!
Thu, 05 Mar at 06:30 pm CCP's "Hadestown, TEEN!" - Spotz! On the TEEN Artist Production!

719 Wicker Lane, Jefferson City, MO, United States, Missouri 65109

ART THEATRE
A Writer Salon + Author Signing with Caitlin Yager
Sat, 14 Mar at 02:00 pm A Writer Salon + Author Signing with Caitlin Yager

125 E. High St., Jefferson City, MO, United States, Missouri 65101

ART LITERARY-ART
Jaron Myers - Comedy (Jefferson City, MO)
Fri, 10 Apr at 09:00 pm Jaron Myers - Comedy (Jefferson City, MO)

Concord Baptist Church

COMEDY ENTERTAINMENT
Don't Ask Why: The Murder of Victor Block
Wed, 22 Apr at 06:30 pm Don't Ask Why: The Murder of Victor Block

N.H. Scheppers Distributing Co

What's Happening Next in Jefferson City?

Discover Jefferson City Events