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Presentation: 50th Anniversary of Robert Garrow Murders and Manhunt

Terror in the Adirondacks-Front Cover

Award-winning author Lawrence P. Gooley will give a PowerPoint presentation based on his book, Terror in the Adirondacks: The True Story of Serial Killer Robert F. Garrow.

Presentation: The Brutal History of Clinton Prison at Dannemora (Lake Pleasant Public Library)

Dannemora's Death House-Front Cover

Award-winning author Lawrence P. Gooley will present “Escapes, Tortures, and Executions: The Brutal History of Clinton Prison at Dannemora,” a PowerPoint presentation based on Gooley’s books, Escape from Dannemora and Dannemora’s Death House.

Presentation: Tracking Robert Garrow (Lake Pleasant Public Library)

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Award-winning author Lawrence P. Gooley will present “Tracking Robert Garrow, ” a PowerPoint presentation based on Gooley’s book, Terror in the Adirondacks: The True Story of Serial Killer Robert F. Garrow.

The Daily Gazette: Foss: Murder stories fascinating, part of our history

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The Daily Gazette, February 1, 2017—Foss: Murder stories fascinating, part of our history: The criminals featured in “25 Diabolical Murders” are a mix of psychopaths, people with mental health issues and ordinary folks overcome by anger, greed or passion.

Presentation: Tracking Robert Garrow (Richards Library)

Terror in the Adirondacks-Front Cover

Award-winning author Lawrence P. Gooley will present “Tracking Robert Garrow, ” a PowerPoint presentation based on Gooley’s book, Terror in the Adirondacks: The True Story of Serial Killer Robert F. Garrow.

Fulton County Express: “Adirondack Serial Killer” story told

Terror in the Adirondacks-Front Cover

Fulton County Express, October 9, 2012—“Adirondack Serial Killer” story told: Author Lawrence Gooley spoke last Thursday about Garrow’s early life, the murders and the extensive manhunt that was conducted to capture him during his presentation “Tracking Robert F. Garrow: The Adirondack Serial Killer” (based on Gooley’s book, Terror in the Adirondacks).

Presentation: Tracking Robert Garrow (Johnstown Eagles Club)

2014 Tracking Robert Garrow Flyer

Award-winning author Lawrence P. Gooley will present “Tracking Robert Garrow, ” a PowerPoint presentation based on Gooley’s book, Terror in the Adirondacks: The True Story of Serial Killer Robert F. Garrow.

The Recorder: Author will speak on area serial killer

2014 Tracking Robert Garrow Flyer

Associated Event Listing: Presentation: Tracking Robert Garrow (Johnstown Eagles Club)

The Recorder, September 11, 2014—Author will speak on area serial killer: The Fulton County Sheriff’s Association will offer a public review of the case of convicted Adirondack serial killer Robert Garrow Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Johnstown Eagles Club, 12. S. William St., at 7 p.m. Fulton County Sheriff Thomas J. Lorey said the presentation will be given by author Lawrence P. Gooley. Gooley is known for writing several books including Terror in the Adirondacks: The True Story of Serial Killer Robert F. Garrow, which outlines an American spree killer who was active in New York in the early 1970s.

Observer-Dispatch: New book on Gianini murder released

Killing in the Kuyahoora Valley-Front Cover

Observer-Dispatch, January 31, 2014—New book on Gianini murder released: The Herkimer County Historical Society has several new book titles in its gift shop, including Killing in the Kuyahoora Valley by Lawrence P. Gooley. The book is an account of the 1914 Gianini murder case, when 16-year-old Jean Gianini was charged with the murder of his school teacher Lida Beecher in the village of Poland.

Press Release: New true-crime book details historic murder in Poland, New York

Killing in the Kuyahoora Valley-Front Cover

Bloated Toe Publishing of Peru, New York, is pleased to announce the release of a new true-crime title, Killing in the Kuyahoora Valley (126 pp, $18) by award-winning author Lawrence P. Gooley. The book chronicles the story of Poland, New York, schoolteacher Lydia Beecher, who was brutally murdered in 1914…
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