Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society presentation on 19th century murder – Piscataquis Observer

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The Commons at Central Hall in Dover-Foxcroft.

The Commons at Central Hall in Dover-Foxcroft.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Piscataquis Observer, June 30, 1881 “Frightful murder at Parkman. A deaf-mute named Chadbourne hacks Alvin Watson to pieces! Fifty lacerations inflicted.”

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Piscataquis Observer, June 30, 1881 “Frightful murder at Parkman. A deaf-mute named Chadbourne hacks Alvin Watson to pieces! Fifty cuts are inflicted on him. The body is dragged into the back yard. Horrible revelations!” Thus occurred the first murder in Piscataquis County.

Want to learn more? Come to the Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society meeting on September 9th at 7 p.m. in Central Hall. Hear Carlson Williams talk about the love triangle, the investigation, the trial, and who probably really “did it.” All are welcome.