NEW GLARUS — Join the Swiss Historical Museum for a very special true crime event, just in time for spooky season.

Meet author Betty Plombon and learn more about her book The Horror of 1888, from 3-6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.8 at the Swiss Historical Village’s Log Church; 612 7th Avenue New Glarus, WI, 53574. Admission is free.

This book tells the true crime story of the escape, and eventual capture of Betty’s ancestor John Kuehni. On a peaceful day in 1888, two brothers on a fishing trip made a gruesome discovery that shocked the community and led to an international manhunt… and it all started at the New Glarus train depot. The Horror of 1888 will introduce you to one of the most shocking murders that Wisconsin had ever seen.

Jeff Anderson will give a musical performance to rare 1937 footage of New Glarus during the Great Depression, and there is a possible impromptu cemetery tour.

There will be items from New Rose boutique and Chalet Cheese will provide cheese samples.

For more information, visit: https://www.swisshistoricalvillage.org/events or call the Swiss Historical Village & Museum at 608-527-2095.