Library program to focus on Ohio’s notorious women in history
Jane Ann Turzillo was one of the original owners of the West Side Leader, a large Northeast Ohio weekly newspaper, where she wrote a historical crime column for several years.
The Tuscarawas County Public Library System will host Jane Ann Turzillo, author of "Wicked Women of Northeast Ohio," on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Jim’s Place.
Turzillo was one of the original owners of the West Side Leader, a large Northeast Ohio weekly newspaper, where she wrote a historical crime column for several years. Her articles’ recurring focus on Ohio history and true crime inspired her to write and publish "Murder & Mayhem on Ohio’s Rails," "Ohio Train Disasters" and "Wicked Women of Northeast Ohio."
In "Wicked Women of Northeast Ohio," Turzillo recounts the transgressions of 10 Ohio women in history who refused to play by the rules.
“It is going to be an enjoyable program as we listen to Turzillo recount the stories of Ohio's most notorious vixens, viragoes and villainesses,” said public service associate Laura Hanna, who organized the program. “We expect her to talk about the first female sheriff in Ohio who solved a double murder, a WWII traitor known as Axis Sally, the Blond Borgia serial killer and a couple of well-to-do madams.”
Hanna said Turzillo holds degrees in criminal justice technology and mass media communication from the University of Akron. Her memberships include the Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime and the National Federation of Press Women.
Turzillo will answer questions, sign books and have books available for purchase.
The event is free and open to the public. Registration may be done by visiting the library’s event calendar at www.tusclibrary.org or calling 330-364-4474.
Jim’s Place is located at 228 W. High Ave. in New Philadelphia.