Birthdays: Jim Henson, Kelly Jo Minter, Jessica Lucas Movie releases: Amityville II: The Possession, The Good Son, Warlock: The Armageddon, Vampires: Los Muertos, Shaun of the Dead Video game releases: Silent Hill 2
Day: September 24, 2017
A warning to “Tuff Muggs” from the police
September 24, 1930 Bridgeport, Connecticut Police display a gangster's car destroyed by 10 seconds of gunfire by a Thompson machine gun
The serial killer who fed his victims to his alligators
September 24, 1938 Elmendorf, Texas Joe Ball commits suicide when police questioned him about a recent string of murders Ball was given the grim monikers of "The Alligator Man," "The Bluebeard of South Texas," and "The Butcher of Elmendorf." During Prohibition, Ball made a living as a bootlegger and once Prohibition was lifted he started… Continue reading The serial killer who fed his victims to his alligators
Fictional History: Resident Evil (movie)
September 24, 2002 Raccoon City, Midwest United States The town of Raccoon City becomes overrun by zombies (Coincidentally, the game Resident Evil: Outbreak lists September 24, 1998 as the date in which the zombie-creating T-Virus levels became critical.)
Sisters lose lives at same bridge, nearly 20 years apart
September 24, 1973 Fremont Canyon Bridge, near Alcova, Wyoming Sisters Amy (11) and Becky (18) are abducted by two men; Becky is raped and beaten before both girls are thrown off the Fremont Canyon Bridge, killing Amy and severely wounding Becky On the night of September 24, men damaged one of the girls' tires then,… Continue reading Sisters lose lives at same bridge, nearly 20 years apart
