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Jacob Klinger and Sarah [Reed] Klinger – Death at the Almshouse and a Murder Story

Today’s post begins the story of one of the most brutal and sensational murders ever committed in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania – that of Sarah Ann [Reed] Klinger, the widow of Civil War soldier Jacob Klinger. It is believed by some that the Jacob Klinger who served in the 172nd Pennsylvania Infantry in the Civil War […]

Best of 2016 – Sarah Klinger – Civil War Widow Bludgeoned to Death in 1906

Through the pages of newspapers of the time, this horrendous murder story will be told.  Sarah Ann [Reed] Klinger, a widow of a Civil War veteran and a pensioner, was brutally murdered in her home near Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, on 21 November 1906. Jacob Klinger was born on 3 April 1843 in Lower Mahantongo […]

Sarah Klinger – Civil War Widow Bludgeoned to Death in 1906 (Part 6)

Part 6 of this murder story will be told in today’s blog post.  It begins with the incarceration of Henry Fisher in Eastern Penitentiary in Philadelphia following his sentencing and ends with the years after his release – with a few surprising twists in-between.  The photo above of Eastern Penitentiary was taken in March 2009.  […]

Sarah Klinger – Civil War Widow Bludgeoned to Death in 1906 (Part 5)

Part 5 of this murder story will be told in today’s blog post.  It includes the appeal of the second trial and the third trial and conviction of Henry Fisher, this time for second degree murder. Sarah Ann [Reed] Klinger, a widow of a Civil War veteran and a pensioner, was brutally murdered in her home […]

Sarah Klinger – Civil War Widow Bludgeoned to Death in 1906 (Part 4)

Part 4 of this murder story will be told in today’s blog post.  It includes the successful appeal of the first trial followed by the second trial and second conviction of Henry Fisher for first degree murder. Sarah Ann [Reed] Klinger, a widow of a Civil War veteran and a pensioner, was brutally murdered in […]