The Murder of Darien Richardson Part 2 (Maine)

The Murder of Darien Richardson Part 2 (Maine)

“I don’t think people realize how hard it is to live with that over your head and on your mind and in your life constantly,” Judi Richardson explained. “People forget, they just do. Family forgets, even. Nobody thinks about it, but it’s always on your...
The Murder of Darien Richardson Part 1 (Maine)

The Murder of Darien Richardson Part 1 (Maine)

“It can happen to anybody,” Judi Richardson began, “We’ve been working on this issue for 10 years and I’ve never met anyone that said they knew it would happen to them. Everyone we know, from the big mass shootings that are well-publicized to people like...
The Murder of Mattie Hackett (Maine)

The Murder of Mattie Hackett (Maine)

On the evening of August 17, 1905, Levi Hackett sat down for dinner with his family. It had been a long but ordinary day on the farm, and he was grateful for a meal to refuel after a full day of labor in the sun. His wife Julia sat amongst their children — his...
The Murder of Beverly Polchies (Maine)

The Murder of Beverly Polchies (Maine)

Just before 10 p.m. on the night of October 13, 1984, an unknown man pulled into the emergency room drop-off at Eastern Maine Medical Center. He threw open his door and hurried to the attendant on duty. The man didn’t identify himself, or the badly injured woman...
The Annie C. Maguire Shipwreck at Portland Head Light

The Annie C. Maguire Shipwreck at Portland Head Light

On Christmas Eve in 1886, the Annie C. Maguire ran aground on the rocky shoreline of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, just below the iconic Portland Head ELight. If you’ve visited the famous beacon, you’ve likely seen for yourself the simple but ever present tribute on those...