Michigan’s Most Dangerous Women

Lisa Ryan Adults

Date:
Tuesday, 01/31/2023
Time: 7:00 pm

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The Dexter District Library will host “Michigan’s Most Dangerous Women” with true-crime author Tobin Buhk. The program will explore some of the wildest women in Michigan history. Take a peek behind the walls of the old Detroit House of Corrections, Michigan’s only penal institution for women. Meet a serial poisoner who killed over a dozen people because she wanted to dress in black and attend the funerals. Discover a con artist knows as “Queen of the Underworld,” and find out why a wife used an ax to sever her marriage. Meet these and other wild and intriguing characters in this fascinating talk about a unique segment of Michigan history.

About the Presenter:

Tobin Buhk is a freelance author specializing in historic true crime. He has published several books many dealing with Michigan murders.

This program will be onsite in the Library’s Lower Level meeting room. Registration is required. Register below or  call the Library at 734-426-4477.

The Library has updated its programming attendance requirements.  Face coverings optional but highly encouraged in group indoor settings.  Face covering requirements are subject to change without notice.  Registration may be required for in-person programming.  If registration is required, registrants will need to register all members of their party.  To provide for adequate social distancing, the Library may need to limit the number of in-person attendees at each indoor program.  The Library will continue to monitor COVID-19 conditions and the Library Board will review these requirements on a monthly basis.

 

Register Online

This event has room for 98 people. There are currently 51 people registered.

Bookings are closed for this event.


01/31/2023 7:00 PM 01/31/2023 7:00 PM America/Detroit Michigan’s Most Dangerous Women

The Dexter District Library will host “Michigan’s Most Dangerous Women” with true-crime author Tobin Buhk. The program will explore some of the wildest women in Michigan history. Take a peek behind the walls of the old Detroit House of Corrections, Michigan’s only penal institution for women. Meet a serial poisoner who killed over a dozen […]

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