The narrow, twisting streets of Boston were once crawling with suspected murderers and gangsters, and tales of scams and scandals. Unlock Boston's heritage of mystery and suspense in this narrated slideshow presented by Boston By Foot, a nonprofit organization that provides walking tours of Boston. From Beacon Hill to the North End, we'll explore the darker side of Boston from the grisly murder of Dr. George Parkman in 1849, to the Great Molasses Flood of 1919, to the infamous Brink's Job in 1950 that resulted in the theft of $1,218,211.19 in cash, and over $1.5 million in checks, money orders, and other securities. We'll uncover the city's history of organized crime, and talk about the spine-tingling tale of the 1846 sleepwalking murderer Albert Tirrell, the dangers encountered on Richmond Street, the scourges of smallpox and influenza, the vandalization of the Royal Governor's House, and more intriguing tales. Join us as we explore the darker side of Boston...if you dare.

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