Murder In Rockport, Massachusetts

Rockport may be known for Motif No. 1, lobster rolls, and sea breezes — but in the early 1930s, something far darker swept through town.

On May 21, 1932, a Finnish tailor was murdered in his shop. Just over a year later, another brutal killing shook this small seaside community. Authorities searched nearly every home in Rockport. A reward was posted. A mystic got involved. Even local kids wearing cereal-box badges joined the hunt.

And still — the crimes were never solved.

In Murder in Rockport, Massachusetts, local authors Robert Fitzgibbon and Wayne Soini uncover long-forgotten details, buried archives, and a surprising suspect hidden deep within state police records.

For lovers of local lore, unsolved mysteries, and the slightly sinister side of seaside towns.

Pairs well with: a stormy night, strong coffee, and a heavy denim blanket.