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The Barre Murder
- On a rainy Sunday morning in 1919, a woman's body was discovered in Barre, Vermont.
- She was found bound, gagged, and strangled, sparking a murder investigation.
Changing Views of Death
- Historically, understanding death evolved from poetic interpretations to factual causes.
- Modern death certificates, unlike older bills of mortality, prioritize a factual cause of death.
Enter the Detective
- The Barre police hired Boston detective James R. Wood to investigate.
- Wood, known for rural murder cases, meticulously documented his investigations.