True Crime Northern Virginia in the '50s & '60s - Paperback

by Zachary G. Ford (Author)

Discover crimes that made headlines across northern Virginia in the 1950s and 60s. As the suburbs of Washington, D.C. expanded in the mid-twentieth century, growth inevitably led to increasing crime, and grisly murders began to shock local communities. Learn the story of the killer and his victim who are buried only a few yards apart. The truth behind the tale of the murderous toddler and the sad story of the death of an agent at National Airport belie the picture perfect image of those decades. Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church and Prince William witnessed atrocities that grabbed headlines in their day but have since faded from collective memory. Local author Zachary Ford uses detailed research drawn from contemporary accounts to bring these stories to life.

Author Biography

Zachary Ford is a high school English teacher in Fairfax, Virginia, and an officer in the Army Reserve. He grew up in a wide variety of places across the country, including Fairfax County. He holds a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Texas-Austin and a Master of Education degree from Temple University. In his spare time, he enjoys visiting the historical sites of the world.