This event is in the past.It took place on April 23, 2024 at Elks Lodge.
Literature Talk
Literature TalkThe Girl on the Velvet Swing: The Harry K. Thaw Murder Trial and its connection to Beacon
Beacon
Step into the scandalous world of 1900s New York with CUNY Professor Simon Baatz's captivating presentation on the "murder of the century" and its surprising connection to Beacon's infamous asylum.
Historical crime
Local connection
Author presentation
True crime
The Girl on the Velvet Swing: The Harry K. Thaw Murder Trial and its connection to Beacon
Beacon
Literature TalkLiterature TalkStep into the scandalous world of 1900s New York with CUNY Professor Simon Baatz's captivating presentation on the "murder of the century" and its surprising connection to Beacon's infamous asylum.
Historical crime
Local connection
Author presentation
True crime
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