A young man from Haverhill, Massachusetts is mysteriously gunned down in a small town in West Chester County, New York. What appears to be an act of self-defense however, quickly devolves into a cavalcade of witnesses, false evidence, corruption, and surprise (no it isn’t) a rich family covering up their shame, in order to scapegoat the victim’s family.
Join Kristin Harris with special guest Justin Peavey of the Wonderful Recap of Oz Podcast, as we explore the murder of his ancestor Clarence Peters.
This crime was so outlandish we could not even get through it in 1 hour and 40 minutes! Make sure to listen to the end to hear about Justin’s future plans for telling this incredible story.
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All photos courtesy of the research of Justin Peavey
Crime scene, showing Peters’ remains, 1922. 
Queenie Jones Elliot 
Clarence Peters’ mugshot, 1921. 
Walter S. Ward, 1923. 
Drawing in the newspaper, showing Ward’s account of the killing, 
Beryl Ward, 1922. 
Parents of Clarence Peters, Inez and Elbridge Peters. 
Map of the crime scene. 
Inez Peters. 
Beryl and Walter Ward, awaiting a verdict in the court room.