Pacific Junction, New Brunswick Explained

Pacific Junction is a populated place and railway junction in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.^[1]

1936 murder

In 1936, three members of the Lake family were murdered in Pacific Junction: Philip Lake, his wife Bertha Lake and her son Jackie, 20 months old). Arthur Bannister and Daniel Bannister were subsequently convicted of first degree murder and executed by hanging.^{[2] [3]}

Bordering communities

46.1417°N -64.9886°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pacific Junction. Canadian Geographical Names. Natural Resources Canada. December 21, 2014.
2. News: Second man in 'Baby Doll' case tells of threat; falsely accused in mother's plot. March 18, 1936. Chicago Daily Tribune. 17. December 21, 2014.
3. Book: Soucoup, Dan . Looking back: from the pages of the Times & Transcript: true stories of pirate mysteries, buried treasure, train wrecks, historic storms, disasters at sea, spies, con men, tragedies, scandals, crime & punishment . Halifax, N.S. . Maritime Lines. 2002. 1894420071.