Oregon's Most Notorious Crimes, 1900-1955

This book explores Oregon’s true crime past, for the first half of the 20th century, from 1900 to 1955. Author Margaret LaPlante shares a macabre taste that has left a stain on the state, exploring crimes such as a dentist who faked his own death with a corpse, dead bodies preserved in frozen lakes, tales of gangs and outlaws and many more crimes galore. Anyone interested in uncommon history or true crime, from Oregon or not, will find something to like in this book. PNW-philes and locals will learn more about the dark side, true crime that the state holds.