Harper's Globe - New Articles

Just released (thanks, Robin!) are several articles about John Wakefield and the 2002 murders committed on Harper's Island. We now know the following about the murders:

Following a stint in prison, Wakefield came to Harper's Island, apparently to seek revenge on the police department that incarcerated him 17 years prior.

First killed was civilian Harris Antonini. While responding to the calls regarding the murder, Deputy Joshua Aiken was brutally killed. Wakefield continued on his murderous rampage, stabbing, disemboweling and finally burning Harbor Master Christopher Cullen, Sarah Mills, and Kate Seaver. These final victims were all hanged at a large tree near the Easter Bluff, later dubbed the "Tree of Woe". Several boat explosions were set off in the harbor, causing severe burns to five people.

Wakefield disappeared following the murders. Sheriff Charlie Mills shot Wakefield several times, who then fell to his death over the Eastern Bluff.

Click here to read the new articles for yourself.