John J. Barton (June 23, 1906-May 4, 2004). The son of Irish immigrants Patrick and Nora Prendergast Barton, John J. Barton was born in Indianapolis. He graduated from Cathedral High School and earned… Read More »John J. Barton
Richard I. Blankenbaker (Dec. 7, 1930-Nov. 18, 1988). Born in New Albany, Indiana, Richard Blankenbaker began his long career in the grocery business at age 12, working as a stock boy at a… Read More »Richard I. Blankenbaker
Burger Chef Murders On November 18, 1978, an off-duty employee of the Speedway Burger Chef, 5725 Crawfordsville Road, discovered the backdoor of the restaurant open and the staff missing. Four youthful employees were… Read More »Burger Chef Murders
George V. Coffin (May 18, 1875-Apr. 10, 1938). A native of Jay County, Indiana, “Cap” Coffin was the son of William and Melinda Ellen Coffin, who were Quakers. Left an orphan at age 11,… Read More »George V. Coffin
Cold Spring Murder Case The bodies of Jacob Young and Nancy Jane Young, husband and wife, were discovered along White River, near the intersection of what would become Lafayette and Cold Spring roads, on… Read More »Cold Spring Murder Case
Coliseum Explosion On October 31, 1963, Shriners Night at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum, the Holiday on Ice performance ended abruptly when a propane tank in the concession area ignited and exploded.… Read More »Coliseum Explosion
Charles E. Coots (July 22, 1851-Apr. 24, 1930). Coots was born at Hagerstown in Wayne County, Indiana, and grew up in Cambridge City. There he learned the iron molder’s trade and came to… Read More »Charles E. Coots
John Herbert Dillinger (June 23, 1903-July 22, 1934). Born in Indianapolis to grocer John W. and Mollie Lancaster Dillinger, John grew up in the vicinity of 21st and Hillside streets. He attended public… Read More »John Herbert Dillinger
Fall Creek Massacre On March 22, 1824, a band of nine Seneca and Miami Indians camped on Fall Creek in nearby Madison County to hunt. Apparently not satisfied that the band’s intentions were… Read More »Fall Creek Massacre
Albert G. Feeney (Nov. 12, 1892-Nov. 12, 1950). Albert G. Feeney attended St. John’s School (see St. John Catholic Church) and Manual High School in Indianapolis, then went to the University of Notre… Read More »Albert G. Feeney
