PinnedAlfred DockeryinLessons from HistoryPocket Watches That Made HistoryPocket watches date back to the 16th century. Early watches, or “pocket clocks,” only had an hour hand; the minute hand came along in the…Sep 1, 202310Sep 1, 202310
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PinnedAlfred Dockery23 Astonishing Perry Mason FactsOn September 21, 1957, Perry Mason appeared for the first time on television. The crime-fighting attorney had already solved 51 cases in…Sep 22, 20233Sep 22, 20233
Alfred DockeryNew Book Revisits Historic Crimes, Debunks MythsAuthors Explore 200 years of Appalachian CrimesJul 24Jul 24
Alfred DockeryinLessons from History11 Startling Facts Surrounding the Murder of Jesse JamesThe famous outlaw’s death launched a string of unpredictable events.May 201May 201
Alfred DockeryinLessons from HistoryThe Case of the Spectacularly Incompetent D.B. Cooper Copycat SkyjackersThose who followed Cooper’s path found it led to prison or the grave.May 7May 7
Alfred DockeryinLessons from HistoryA Documentary Revisited Jack the Ripper 100 Years After his CrimesA panel of experts pick from the top five suspects.Apr 143Apr 143
Alfred DockeryinLessons from HistoryA Life for a Leg: Baxter Cain’s Deadly BargainEvidence leads police to an unexpected killer.Apr 3Apr 3
Alfred DockeryinLessons from HistoryPrison Break Inspires a Near Impossible UltramarathonThe Barkley Marathons: Unorthodox and Almost UnbearableMar 28Mar 28
Alfred DockeryinLessons from HistoryFlathead Gang Brought Shock and Awe to Payroll RobberiesThe United States First Armored Car Robbery in 1927Mar 22Mar 22