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This Is Monsters

UNSOLVED: The Mackinac Island Murder

This Is Monsters

Jiles

True Crime

4.81.8K Ratings

🗓️ 17 January 2024

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

Saturday, July 23rd, 1960, was meant to be the start of a relaxing weekend getaway. 49-year-old Frances Lacey was visiting Mackinac island with her daughter and their extended family. Frances didn’t realize that she would never return from the island after encountering a monster.

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Saturday July 23, 1960 was meant to be the start of a relaxing weekend getaway.

1:05.2

49 year old Francis Lacey was visiting Mackinaw Island with her daughter and their

1:10.4

extended family.

1:11.9

Francis didn't realize that she would never return from the island after encountering someone sinister. I'm going to do. MacKanaa Island. Mackinaw Island is located in Lake Huron, which lies between Michigan's upper and lower

1:48.8

peninsula.

1:50.6

It boasts a rich history dating back centuries, right from when it was first inhabited by Native Americans.

1:57.0

The most notable of the indigenous tribes was the Odawa people who were skilled hunters, gatherers, and fishermen.

2:03.9

In the 17th century, European exploration began and the island was transformed into a hub for

2:09.8

the fur trade.

2:11.5

During the American Revolution and the War of 1812, it became a military

2:15.8

outpost due to its strategic location in the presence of Fort Mackinaw, which played a pivotal

2:21.1

role in both conflicts.

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