Coroner Root
Named in 3 stories. Back to all names
- Jun 26, 1887A Solitary Death in the HarborA young man, seemingly alone in the world, is discovered in Seattle's harbor, his pockets containing only letters from a jilted former flame.Seattle Waterfront, Seattle, WA
- Aug 7, 1888The Tragedy of Owen HughesAfter losing his savings in a series of failed business ventures and railroad deals, an aging hospital steward chooses to end his life at a Seattle hotel.Seattle, WA
- Jan 9, 1889The Dynamite Fiend of Oilman: A Lynch Mob’s Tragic MistakeWhen a violent feud in King County’s coal fields ended in a massacre, the community turned to vigilante justice. But when they hanged the wrong man, the real killer walked free.Seattle, WA