Sioux City True Crime Talk: The Murders of 1925 on July 16

In the past few years, there has been a significant surge in society’s fascination with true crime. It seems that humans are inherently drawn to stories that are more bizarre and shocking than anything fiction could conjure. Accounts of murder often captivate our attention and compel us to unravel the puzzle, seeking to understand what drives a criminal to commit such heinous acts and how we can safeguard ourselves and our loved ones. Even more intriguing may be those that occur right in your own community. Contrary to popular belief, violent crimes and horrific homicides are not solely a recent phenomenon that predominantly occur in major cities.

Sioux City has a long history of crime and murder, dating back to its very foundation. Sarah Enright, Local History Librarian Specialist, and a true crime fan herself, uses the library’s resources, such as archived newspaper clippings, microfilm, databases, and web resources, to construct detailed narratives of local cases. This session will spotlight the deadliest year on record in Sioux City’s history, 1925.

What: Sioux City True Crime: The Murders of 1925
Where: Aalfs Downtown Library
When: Tuesday, July 16 at 6 pm

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