[Bcma-l] Media Release - Public Progam - October 27th - Mystery on Crescent Crek

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Delta, October 9, 2007 Coming events at the Delta Museum and Archives

COMMUNITY PROGRAM


The Delta Museum and Archives invites all brave souls to hear the grisly
story of The Mystery on Crescent Creek October 27, 2007 from 7- 8:30 p.m. at
Kinsmen House in Ladner.

The 1887 murder of James Harris is one of Delta’s earliest unsolved
mysteries. Harris was bludgeoned to death in his home on Crescent Island in
a gruesome crime that disturbed the fine residents of Ladner’s Landing.

In 2000, Warren Nottingham, a local historian and member of the Delta Museum
and Archives Board of Trustees published his account of the murder and
subsequent investigation and trials in The Mystery on Crescent Creek. It is
a meticulously researched, fascinating look at a dark moment of Delta
history. Nottingham pieced together the story from newspaper accounts,
land-titles and other archival records and attempts to uncover the truth
about this unsolved crime.

Nottingham will recall the mystery as it unfolded sharing macabre details of
the crime, the police investigation and criminal trials. Participants will
have to see if they can figure out if the suspects got away with murder. The
story plays out like a television crime drama that includes numerous
suspects, suspicious behaviour by neighbours, and sloppy detective work.

Nottingham was inspired to research this crime because he grew up hearing
the grisly tale from his father. Nottingham’s father purchased the property
upon which the murder was committed to farm. Nottingham still grows beans
and blueberries on this fertile land today.

“In the spirit of Halloween, we hope people will want to enjoy a spooky
evening of true crime,” says Shannon King, Program Coordinator. But it isn’t
for the feint of heart. The evening is not intended for younger children.
“We are suggesting an age of 10+ because the murder story does include some
violence, and knowing that it is a true story is a bit disturbing.”

The cost is $5 per person. Tickets are on sale now at the Delta Museum and
Archives. Tickets may also be available at the door but seating is limited.

The Delta Museum and Archives is located at 4858 Delta Street in Ladner
Village. Please call 604-946-9322 for more information.

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For more information contact:
Delta Museum and Archives
Shannon King, Program Coordinator
604-946-9322
deltamuseum@dccnet.com



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