The McGlincy Killings in Campbell, California: An 1896 Unsolved Mystery (True Crime Ser.)

By: Tobin Gilman

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Synopsis: A &“comprehensive&” account of the cold case that &“still captivate[s] the people of Campbell and Santa Clara County&” (Culture Trip). On the morning of May 27, 1896, the peaceful township of Campbell awoke to shocking news. Six people were brutally murdered at the home of Colonel Richard P. McGlincy, one of the town&’s most respected citizens. The suspect, James Dunham—the colonel&’s son-in-law—fled the scene and disappeared into the hills of Mount Hamilton overlooking Santa Clara County. This heinous crime triggered a massive, nationwide manhunt while investigators pieced together the details. Author Tobin Gilman examines the mind and motives of the killer, the sensational media coverage and the colorful personalities associated with the protracted and unresolved pursuit of justice. Includes photos! &“The book includes parts of Campbell&’s history at the turn of the century, theories of what may have provoked the killings and the manhunt that never led to Dunham&’s capture.&”—The Mercury News