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Conviction July 14, 1965 Homicide

Alice Crimmins

Status Conviction
Type Homicide
Date July 14, 1965
Location Queens, New York
Victim Age Unknown
Gender Multiple

The two young children of Alice Crimmins, Eddie Jr. (5) and Missy (4), were found dead in Queens, New York. Alice Crimmins was convicted of manslaughter in 1968 in a sensational trial that was heavily influenced by her social life and behavior rather than direct evidence. The convictions were controversial and the case remains debated.

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