EPISODE 37: A Bridge Too Far PT 2

Jun 21

In this week's conclusion of a two-part series, Kate and Paul return to Dayton, Ohio in 1896 for the complicated investigation around an alleged suicide. More evidence and additional characters emerge surrounding the death of a young woman. It all leads to some courtroom theatrics and a harrowing verdict.

Sources:

“The Bessie Little Mystery” (Murder By Gaslight) June 20, 2020

http://www.murderbygaslight.com/2020/06/the-bessie-little-mystery.html

“Bessie Little’s Head” (The Dayton Herald) December 17, 1896

https://www.newspapers.com/image/392534938/?terms=%22bessie%20little%22%20frantz&match=1

“That Fatal Night” (The Dayton Herald) December 21, 1896

https://www.newspapers.com/image/392536329/?terms=%22bessie%20little%22%20frantz&match=1

“Hinted At Suicide” (The Dayton Herald) December 23, 1896

https://www.newspapers.com/image/392536962/?terms=%22bessie%20little%22%20frantz&match=1

“Frant’z Revolver” (The Dayton Herald) 1896

https://www.newspapers.com/image/392535534/?terms=%22frantz%27s%20revolver%22%20dayton&match=1

“Play Made For Clemency” (The Cincinnati Enquirer) December 29, 1896