Murder in the Neighborhood

Murder in the Neighborhood delves into the harrowing true story of Howard Barton Unruh, who committed the first recorded mass shooting in America on September 6, 1949, in East Camden, New Jersey. Through the eyes of young Raymond Havens, who witnessed the attack, and the perspective of Howard’s mother, Ellen Green explores the psychological depths of a man driven to violence by societal rejection. Utilizing Howard's diaries, police reports, and interviews with those affected, this gripping narrative offers insight into a chilling chapter of American history.