Bearer of Bad News (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781953113436)

Wednesday, 17 June, 1931

Gaillimh, Éire

Twin boys, believed to be eight or ten years old, living on the streets of Gaillimh, were apprehended today as they attempted to steal a purse belonging to the wife of the Minister of Defense. After some questioning by a judge, the pair was sent to St. Joseph's Industrial School for Boys in Leitir Fraic. There they will receive quality education in letters, numbers, as well as skilled trades so they may become well-adjusted, contributing members of society.

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Monday, 8 April, 1935

Leitir Fraic, Éire

Brother Andrew Meyer, one of the senior priests and educators at St. Joseph's Industrial School for Boys was murdered this morning in his quarters at the school. Witnesses say they were woken in the early morning hours by shrieking coming from his room. Upon investigation, Brother Andrew was found in his bed drenched in blood but still alive. Attempts to save his life were in vain and he was pronounced dead. It is unknown how the perpetrator committed the crime, nor how he managed to escape. A thorough investigation is underway.