former village in New Brunswick, Canada
Albert County ghost town site of famous axe murder that saw Tom Collins tried 3 times
cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/tom-collins-albert-county-new-ireland-james-upham-roadside-history-1.6650854
Quick Glance: Triple Murder Trial in Abandoned N.B. Town
- A ghost town was the site of a brutal axe murder that led to three separate trials, setting a precedent in Canada's legal system.
- Historian Upham describes the area as 'very eerie'.
- The area where the victims are buried is still maintained.
- According to research, the dispute arose over the number of fish caught when Mary Ann sent him to catch their supper.
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