Today, my mother came across something interesting. She found an old copy of
Master Detective Magazine. In this copy from 80 years ago, (After searching because the cover was gone, and, there was no table of contents save the strip with the copyright date on it I found it was the November 1935 issue.) With two related news paper clippings from a couple years later. My grandmother being a hoarder this discovery isn't exactly surprising, aside from the fact that the story that she had singled out I couldn't find on Google.
I understand that not all storied that are told are remembered but, to find something not documented makes me sad. So, I'm going to tell you of Myrtle Latimer. Though my knowledge of the case is cursory at best, It starts July 2nd 1934, with a postman who goes about finding a pension check Recipient's ($30 whole dollars a month.) living status. He took his assistant and they speak to Myrtle. She is suspicious and they essentially get nowhere. She leaves, and the police investigate.
When in the house the pantry and other things are covered in grime and the animals in the house were fairly neglected. They had a bad feeling and they don't see much but do have suspicions. July 6th, the police come to question Mrs Latimer and catch her in a suicide attempt. She is saved by the shariff and questioned for hours. Turns out she kept her mother's body in the house to collect pension checks. She serves 3 years of a 5 year sentence.
My telling, though brief is true. Anyone else have any stories that time forgot? Let me know.
Master Detective Magazine. In this copy from 80 years ago, (After searching because the cover was gone, and, there was no table of contents save the strip with the copyright date on it I found it was the November 1935 issue.) With two related news paper clippings from a couple years later. My grandmother being a hoarder this discovery isn't exactly surprising, aside from the fact that the story that she had singled out I couldn't find on Google.
I understand that not all storied that are told are remembered but, to find something not documented makes me sad. So, I'm going to tell you of Myrtle Latimer. Though my knowledge of the case is cursory at best, It starts July 2nd 1934, with a postman who goes about finding a pension check Recipient's ($30 whole dollars a month.) living status. He took his assistant and they speak to Myrtle. She is suspicious and they essentially get nowhere. She leaves, and the police investigate.
When in the house the pantry and other things are covered in grime and the animals in the house were fairly neglected. They had a bad feeling and they don't see much but do have suspicions. July 6th, the police come to question Mrs Latimer and catch her in a suicide attempt. She is saved by the shariff and questioned for hours. Turns out she kept her mother's body in the house to collect pension checks. She serves 3 years of a 5 year sentence.
My telling, though brief is true. Anyone else have any stories that time forgot? Let me know.
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