Minnesota's Most Notorious: Where Blood Runs Cold The 1912 Alice Matthews Murder Case Part One
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Dec 1, 2019 In March 1912, the murder of 21-year-old Alice Matthews sent shockwaves through Minneapolis. The podcast unravels the heart-wrenching details of her final evening, revealing the turmoil of her family life. Neighbors’ harrowing accounts of distressing screams paint a chilling picture of that night. As the investigation unfolds, conflicting witness statements emerge, raising tensions within the community. Mysterious confessions add further intrigue and uncertainty, leaving listeners eager to uncover the truth behind this disturbing case.
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Young Woman's Final Night
- Alice Matthews left a movie with two friends and boarded a Cedar Avenue streetcar at 11:06 p.m. on March 23, 1912.
- She was found strangled and badly beaten on the sidewalk a few blocks from her home the next morning.
Misread Screams Delayed Help
- Neighbors heard screams after 11:30 p.m. but misinterpreted the scene as drunkenness and delayed action.
- That delay and confusion likely cost crucial response time in a street assault case.
Political Pressure On Police
- Mayor Haynes publicly censured the police for mishandling emergency calls after the murder.
- The mayor offered his own $500 reward to pressure the department and calm public outrage.