Murder In The Hudson Valley

High Grade Imbecile

In 1914, high school teacher Lydia "Lyda" Beecher was murdered by one of her students in Poland, New York. The trial dubbed the student a "high grade imbecile."

Saturday Night Unalive

There are surprisingly few details available about the murder of Lionell Pittman, Jr., in Beacon, New York, on May 14, 2022.

Pounding Sand

Old Orchard Beach, Maine, is usually a quiet little town. That's where Derek Rogers was murdered in 2002. One of the killers is now on the Bangor City Council.

Being A Good Son

Lorenz Kraus is awaiting trial in Albany, New York, for killing his parents and keeping their Social Security checks.

Carl Panzram

Carl Panzram traveled all around the world racking up a very impressive criminal history. He even spent a good amount of time right here in the Hudson Valley.