Unsolved Mysteries in Ohio
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Unsolved Mysteries in Ohio
James Renner, ’00, is an American author and investigative journalist known for his work in the true crime genre.
Renner will discuss the history of his work on Oct. 27, the 33rd anniversary of the abduction/murder of Amy Mihaljevic and the case that started it all for him.
We’ll also gain insight on the launch of Renner’s nonprofit, The Porchlight Project, which is an organization that provides funding for forensic genealogy testing and support for the families of the victims.
An alumni reception for in-person guests will immediately follow his lecture. Can’t make it in person? The lecture will also be live streamed.
When: Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m.
Where: Kent State University Library Harrick Garden Room
1125 Risman Dr., Kent, OH 44242
Kent State Library’s Fall Exhibition
In-person attendees can also view a true crime exhibit by the department of Special Collections and Archives in the library’s Marovitz Gallery. "A Full and True Account? Four Sensationalized Trials in Great Britain and America" features materials from the Borowitz Crime Collection. The materials in this exhibition focus on four sensationalized trials and will include popular literature of the day such as broadsides, crime pamphlets and other materials from the 19th and 20th centuries.
RSVP by Monday, Oct. 24.