The Washington County Historical Society is excited to announce a talk by Patrick L. Shannon, author of the book Minnesota’s Headline Murders! 1900-1919 at the Washington County Heritage Center, 1862 South Greeley Street, Stillwater, on Tuesday evening, March 22nd at 7pm.

Praise for Minnesota’s Headline Murders! 1900-1919: “If you like true crime stories, you won’t want to miss this book. Author Patrick L. Shannon tells the tales of ten murders from Minnesota’s history in the voice of someone involved either in the murder itself or the resulting trial. The cases are full of twists and turns, desperate schemers, jilted lovers, and all the captivating peculiarities of people who commit murder. Shannon’s accounts of the trials are extremely well researched and told with excellent attention to historical detail. Through the telling of these cases, he weaves the evolution of criminal law and capital punishment in Minnesota. Each case also includes a fascinating epilogue in which the reader learns the ultimate fate of all the major players. This is a captivating read for those interested in Minnesota history, true crime, and criminal justice.” -Katie Jean Davey, reference librarian Patrick L. Shannon is a graduate of De La Salle High School and the University of St. Thomas. He worked for the Federal Bureau of Narcotics and then spent most of his career with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension as a special agent in narcotics and death investigations. He now writes and is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two grown children.

Copies of Minnesota’s Headline Murders! 1900-1919 will be available for purchase at the WCHS Store prior to and after the program. The Washington County Heritage Center will be open at 6pm for event attendees to experience the museum prior to the event at 7pm.

The program is free to the public. No reservations are required. For questions, contact [email protected] wchsmn.org or visit the Washington County Heritage Center Tuesday-Sunday from 10am-4pm.

Founded in 1934, the Washington County Historical Society is a donor-supported, nonprofit organization with more than 750 individual, family, and business members. WCHS is supported by individual gifts, memberships and earned income, and foundation grants.