Dr. Vincent Cookingham - The Germond Family Murders
Tune in to the next Crossroads of Rockland History on Monday, July 17 at 9:30am on WRCR 1700AM Radio, when Dr. Vincent Cookingham will join host Clare Sheridan to discuss his new book entitled “The Germond Family Murders: A Forensic Conclusion to a Cold Case.” His recent appearance at the HSRC was sold out, so we wanted to give everyone another chance to hear about his forensic investigation into this 90 year old cold case. Despite contemporary attention from Franklin D. Roosevelt and from Pinkerton Detectives, and more recently from amateur sleuths and the press, the Germond murders case went unsolved until Dr. Cookingham’s investigation. The multiple murders of James (Husted) Germond; his wife, Mabel; and their two children, Bernice and Raymond, at their Dutchess County farm in November 1930 is one of the most famous crimes ever committed in the Hudson Valley.
About the Author
Dr. Vincent Cookingham has over 50 years of investigative and forensic science experience as a law enforcement officer, corporate execu-tive, consultant and university professor in forensic science. He has numerous peer-reviewed professional publications and books. He holds a Ph.D. with a doctoral dissertation in the forensic applications in white-collar crime. In addition, he holds degrees of Master of Business Administration and a Master of Arts from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Also a Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Science and three Professional Board Certifications. Dr. Cookingham is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps as well as a native New Yorker who currently resides in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
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Crossroads of Rockland History, a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, airs on the third Monday of each month at 9:30 am, right after the Jeff and Will morning show, on WRCR Radio 1700 AM and www.WRCR.com. Join host Clare Sheridan as we explore, celebrate, and learn about our local history, with different topics and guest speakers every month. Our recorded broadcasts are also available for streaming on all major podcasts platforms.
The Historical Society of Rockland County is a nonprofit educational institution and principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County. Its headquarters are a four-acre site featuring a history museum and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House in New City, NY.