Washington Post, Feb. 28, 1949, A1, 7Fifty Years Behind the Badge, Fairfax County Police Department, 1990. Web703-644-7333 | TTY: 711. Disclaimer. The program called Scariest Places on Earth, broadcast on the Fox Family Channel, included a segment entitled "Terror on Bunnyman's Bridge" in the 2001 broadcast season.3. Fairfax, VA 22035, Request to Utilize Fairfax County Library Grounds or Lots. 5: Meeting room reservations 9: Repeat menu, Friends of the Chantilly Regional Library, 12000 Government Center Pkwy Remove all graphics and images from the website so that only the text and links are visible. 2: Curbside pickup of hold, renew, check items on hold, library account. Johnson's informants told 54 variations of the story. To change the language of this website, click the drop-down list and select the desired language. (Number of chairs limited, call branch to check availability) Fairfax Herald, June 16, 1950, P.1, 10Holober Sent to State Hospital. Whether its riding on the miniature train or carousel, picnicking, testing your skills on the mini-golf or disc golf courses, indulging in a scoop of ice cream, taking in the sights from the tour boat, fishing, biking, boating, camping, or taking a walk around the 4.7 mile lake trail, Burke One of these escapees, Douglas J. Grifon, murdered fellow escapee Marcus Wallster and eventually became the Bunny Man. "The holding will call into question many other regulations that protect consumers with respect to credit cards, bank accounts, mortgage loans, debt collection, credit reports, and identity theft," tweeted Chris Peterson, a former enforcement attorney at the CFPB who is 44Johnson, William L. Investigation Report 858-748. Meeting Room: capacity 80 Our Library Calendar widget can help you find events perfect for you and your family. He asked her for food and in a conversation with her he told her he was an ex-convict. I wish to thank the following individuals for their assistance with this project: Ruth M. Alvarez, Curator of Literary Manuscripts, University of Maryland Libraries Charles Francis Holober was re-committed to the Western State Mental Hospital at Marion, Virginia, where he was judged to be insane.10 It is interesting to note that this was the first time since the Ridgeway Murder Trial of 1927 in which a Fairfax County jury invoked the death penalty.11. When I began this project the aspect that puzzled me most was the bunny suit. Telephone interview with William L. Johnson, December 5, 2001. Fairfax Herald, Jan. 28, 1938, P.1. 34The "Rabbit" Reappears. Burke Lake's train station, 11:00AM, (Ages 2-Adult) All aboard for a train ride on the Holiday Express, take a spin, The Burke Lake Park Information Center is located at the entrance of the park once you pass through the gate, on your right hand side. 1971. The cadet was in the area to attend last weekend's Air Force-Navy football game. Quiet Study Room: Yes, 703-502-3883 I came home from school. 1: Hours and location This program gives volunteers an opportunity to connect with like-minded people while taking care of natural resources. 9:00AM, (12-Adult) Interested in birding? WebThe Fairfax Health District has many low-cost health care resources for individuals who lack health insurance. Then they, you know, long put theirs away and brought them back and all. The Bunny Man has actually begun appearing in print in recent years, having been mentioned in several high school newspapers,1 and more recently, on the Internet. Forbes claims that in 1904 inmates from an insane asylum escaped while being transferred to Lorton Prison. Clinic locations, phone numbers and hours of operation:English|Spanish. In November of that year he purchased two parcels of land near the current intersection of Old Keene Mill Road and Sydenstricker Road, totaling 180 acres.14 Roy, a widower, became a prosperous farmer and an active member of the Lee Chapel Methodist Church. Silly as this may sound at first, the Bunny Man has been a fixture of local legend for at least 30 years. ]]>*/ e. Five accuse him of vandalism on homes or buildings Fairfax County Police Department. d. Nine claim he attacked a couple parked in a car The tool that has proved the most valuable was the Fairfax County Public Library Historical Newspaper Index. Eliminating "run of the mill" domestic murders and concentrating on multiple murders and those involving children (both of which were mercifully rare) served to pare down a list of more than 500 possible events to the following three: It would be hard to imagine a more disturbing event for a growing community like Fairfax than the gruesome murders of 37-year-old Frances Holober and her eight-month-old daughter, June. WebPlease call your branch's direct line with account and eBook questions. By the 1980s the Bunny Man had become an even more sinister figure with several gruesome murders to his credit. Our goal is to provide world class transportation service that promotes greater mobility, improves the safety of our community, and enhances the quality of life for our residents. Fairfax, VA 22035. Disclaimer. Little effort was required to show that all of the specifics given in the Forbes version are false. Was this the Bunny Man or just copy-cats acting out stories they had heard from somewhere else? Fairfax Herald, Aug. 16, 1918, P.3, 18The Roy Case. James W. Robinson Secondary45School opened the next year with nearly 3,900 students. f. Only three mentioned a murder. Charles Holober later told police that they had come to see the new lodge at a nudist colony to which Mr. Holober belonged. Fairfax County Public Library, There is a story that a man dressed as a bunny haunts the residential neighborhoods around our nation's capital. Likewise his true motivations are known only to himself, but there are a few clues contained in the foregoing sources. Upon finding that he was not at home, Boersig attacked and beat Minnie Ridgeway into unconsciousness and then likewise bludgeoned her daughters Loretta, 7, and Catherine, 5. First, there has never been an asylum for the insane in Fairfax County. Although FCPD is not required to release any information relating to misdemeanor offenses, they kindly supplied a redacted36 copy of the report for this project. A quarter-acre garden featuring 10 newly planted trees, pollinators and native plants is set to open this weekend at the Fairfax library. They were just shocked. She goes on to state "included in this collection is an article from the Washington Post which verifies the story as truth. Peter Roy was a Danish immigrant who had come to Fairfax from Minnesota in 1912. After re-reading Johnson's paper several times I finally noted that she heard the tale for the first time around Halloween 1970. 14, 1997 & Orange Peal, Hayfield Secondary School, Oct. 17, 1997. Boersig was arrested at his home and transferred to the jail in Winchester for his safety.12, Louis Boersig was executed for the murders of Loretta and Catherine Ridgeway on July 7, 1927, just three months after his horrific crime.13. 2: Renew items and account information Book Sale: Ongoing. Conference Room: 8 capacity The previously cited Forbes version of the story features 32 victims and has a pronounced supernatural element. We strive to sponsor events that educate and entertain while connecting people with others who share common interests and goals. "37 The officers found no rabbit and the case was turned over to Investigator W. L. Johnson of the Criminal Investigation Bureau. Who the Bunny Man was and what motivated him to act in such a bizarre manner is still a mystery, however, the available evidence points to the October 1970 events as the genesis of the Bunny Man legend. The Pohick Regional Library is an integral part of the Burke community, located 2 miles from the Fairfax County Parkway at the corner of Old Keene Mill and Sydenstricker Roads. And the police, you know, went back and all and asked him if he had seen anything. One of the busiest branches in the Fairfax County Public Library system, Reston Regional Library circulates more than 500,000 items a year and has a dynamic collection of approximately 145,000 items. Two children were allegedly murdered by a local hermit for trespassing, and their bodies left hanging from a covered bridge. We strive to sponsor events that educate and entertain while connecting people with others who share common interests and goals. On Thursday February 24, 1949 Mrs. Holober and her daughter drove to Fairfax County in the company of her estranged husband Charles. Then an old man came out of the house and warned them to get off of his property. In addition to a full-service regional library, the building also houses the library's Technical Operations facility. Burke Lake Park has something for everyone tucked away in its 888 acres. WebThis stately Colonial Revival building in the heart of Old Town Fairfax City hosts lots of community and private events. I again turned to Johnson's paper for clues. Fairfax Herald, Jan. 17, 1919, P.3, 25No Verdict Found. From Route 123 North He returned with his brother-in-law and a friend to retrieve the car. And what was the significance of the bunny costume? 12000 Government Center Pkwy Languages spoken by staff at our branch include: French, Italian, and Spanish. On May 9, 2017, the Pohick Regional Library achieved LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The building is well-equipped to serve public needs, with a covered two-level parking deck (Note: Vehicle height limit is 6' 8"), a large meeting room, two conference rooms, and a small group study room. https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/local-history, Crafts and Trades in Colonial Virginia Bibliography, Researching the History of Your Fairfax County Property, https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library_newsindex/. Fairfax County Police Department. Lastly, there is not and never has been a Clifton Town Library. Please call to find out when a speaker of a specific language may be available to help. B1. Malcolm L. Richardson, Volunteer, Fairfax County Public Library Based on the widespread geographic locations and the significant variation represented in the tales Johnson concluded that the Bunny Man was an Urban Belief Tale . Disclaimer. Second, she accurately relates the hatchet thrown into the occupied car, the teenage couple, the accusation of trespassing, and police involvement. WebThe latest Lifestyle | Daily Life news, tips, opinion and advice from The Sydney Morning Herald covering life and relationships, beauty, fashion, health & wellbeing I began with a few basic assumptions. Fairfax Herald, July 8, 1927, P.2, 14Sallie E. Stepp to Peter Roy (Db O7:208) & J. T. Van Sickler to Peter Roy (Db O7:451), 15Dastardly Crime. At 10:30 p.m. on October 29, 1970 six officers responded to 5307 Guinea Road for "a subject dressed as a Rabbit with an Ax. Alexandria Gazette, Sept. 20, 1918, P.1, 20To Undergo Grueling. Who was the Bunny Man, and what was he trying to accomplish? Ms. Johnson relates that the tale met all of the qualifications of an Urban Belief Tale.30 Specifically, it (1) takes place in an urban setting, (2) existed prior to her project, and (3) had appeared in print as truth. 703-324-3100 TTY 711 [email protected]fairfaxcounty.gov 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 324 Fairfax, VA 22035 Jessica Hudson, Director Library Events Take & Make Activities View the calendar of upcoming Programs and Events Read about Library Services Available Martha Washington, one of the oldest locations of the Fairfax County Public Library, has been in its present location since 1969. By Brian A. Conley, Historian-Archivist Oct 22, 1970, B2. The golf course entrance is the first left off Ox Road (Route 123). Air Force Academy Cadet Robert Bennett told police that shortly after midnight last Sunday he and his fiancee were sitting in a car in the 5400 block of Guinea Road when a man "dressed in a white suit with long bunny ears" ran from the nearby bushes and shouted: "You're on private property and I have your tag number.". To change the language of this website, click the drop-down list and select the desired language. After hearing four days of testimony the jury returned a verdict of guilty, and Holober was sentenced to die in the electric chair.8 Holober's attorney, T. Brooke Howard, filed an appeal alleging that the jury failed to give proper consideration to the plea of insanity, and that the Court made errors in its instruction to the jury.9, The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals eventually overturned the conviction and ordered a new trial. Fairfax Herald, Mar. Having no better leads I began a systematic search of the Washington Post for October of that year in hopes of finding the previously cited news article. 12000 Government Center Pkwy If you see the golf course then you have gone too far. Side bar P.31, 8Appeal in Holober Case Uncertain, Fairfax Herald, Jan. 27, 1950, P.1, 9Holober Appeal Granted. WebBurke Lake Park has something for everyone tucked away in its 888 acres. WebFairfax Connector is the largest local bus system in the Northern Virginia region transporting approximately 30,000 passengers on 91 routes daily. volunteer opportunities at Martha Washington. From Route 123 South He was arrested two days later while attempting to buy a pistol and admitted that he concocted his story in order to be transferred to Fairfax, where he thought escape would be easier.23 He was eventually convicted of burglary and escape from jail and was sentenced to four more years in prison.24, Lou Hall was finally tried for the murder in Fairfax County Court. 28Reel, Monte, Famed Goatman Forever Held in Dusty Room. Staff collect the historical record of the people, associations, events and places of Fairfax County, Virginia. Paul Phillips, a private security guard for a construction company, said he saw the "rabbit" standing on the front porch of a new, but unoccupied house. Web703-293-6227 | TTY: 711. 33Man in Bunny Suit Sought in Fairfax. It was time to look for more trustworthy records. $(".blp-trail-alert-details,.blp-minigolf-alert-details").toggleClass("showup"); However, the Bunny Man followed me. Neighbors were soon enlisted to help, but it was some 24 hours later that her body was found tied to a tree in the woods near the old Hanse House, her apron strings tight about her throat. On November 4, Investigator Johnson received a call from a resident of the area who informed him that her son claimed to know the identity of the "Bunny Man." Although he has been reported as far south as Culpepper, Virginia. Services and clinic hours vary by location. To make an appointment, call 703-246-7100. The Statistical Compendia program is comprised of the Statistical Abstract of the United States and its supplemental products, including the USA Counties database. Washington Post, Feb. 27, 1949, 6M, 6Wife and Baby Found Buried; Mate is Seized. The Fairfax County Web site is being translated through "machine translation" powered by Google Translate. The Fairfax County Health Department has nine Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) offices. Still finding no evidence of his family, the police were finally notified.5 An intensive search of the area was organized involving Fairfax County Police, Washington Detectives, and Boy Scouts. Languages spoken by staff at our branch include:Arabic, Cantonese, Farsi, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Telugu, Urdu and Vietnamese. The November 11, 2000 Washington Post28 ran an article highlighting an interesting collection called the Maryland Folklore Archive. 12000 Government Center Pkwy The Fairfax County Web site is being translated through "machine translation" powered by Google Translate. Our community starts here! 38The name was blacked out of the report. Disclaimer. Robinson's enrollment would top 5000 students within 10 years. May, Reservations can be made for regular hours and extended hours. The build-up of Federal employment in the region fueled intensive residential development in the closer suburbs of Arlington and Fairfax Counties. These earliest versions recount acts of vandalism (usually against secluded residential construction sites) or couples parked at secluded "Lovers Lane", type locations being accosted/threatened by a strange individual dressed in a white Bunny costume. The City of Fairfax Regional Library opened the doors to its brand new facility on January 26, 2008. Charles Holober was caught and incarcerated. WebFollow us on Pinterest. WebFairfax County Public Library MissionWe build community and promote literacies through programming, community spaces, technologies, and collections of educational and recreational resources. Newspapers accounts and oral reports can be revealing, but neither can be trusted to be completely accurate. To change the language of this website, click the drop-down list and select the desired language. The Axe Man further stated that "you can make everything right, by meeting me tonight and talking about the situation." WebWe would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. She related: "I think it was last year or maybe before that. The prosecution was handled by State's Attorney C. Vernon Ford, assisted by Wilson M. Farr. 39Johnson, William L. Investigation Report 858-748. Effective May 24, 2021:The Fairfax County Health Department is offeringessential services by appointment atits five district offices:Joseph Willard Health Center,Annandale District Office,Springfield District Office,Mount Vernon District Office, andHerndon-Reston District Office. You know, this giant bunny just ran out of the woods, you know, from behind the trees and all. YourChantilly RegionalLibrary staff is committed to providing programs and events that appeal to all members of our community. At the urging of a fellow employee I finally began a more serious search for the Bunny Man. Friday, July 2, 9:45a.m.: Additional parking at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center. Please note: All event times/dates are subject to change in the event of bad weather or unforeseen circumstances. She interviewed 33 students from Prince Georges County, Maryland ages 15 to 18. I was extremely frustrated to find that the page containing the referenced article was missing from the original paper. The careful work of these two, combined with the searching capabilities of a The 1950s saw tract housing being built in Springfield, McLean, Annandale, and Fairfax. If you continue with this browser, you may see unexpected results. 1: Location Volunteer Coordinator: Ghazala Shah(find volunteer opportunities at Chantilly) This material has finally come to rest in the holdings of the University of Maryland. I am not prepared to even hazard a guess. Washington Post. His infrequent and widespread appearances tended to occur in secluded locations and usually tell of a figure clad in a white bunny suit armed with an ax threatening children or vandalizing property. Are you an author or speaker who would like to present a program in a library location? Phone Menu. NOTE: FCPS Secondary Schools accommodate grades 7 through 12. Take a couple minutes to complete this form. They were not hurt. WebA visit to Fairfax County will put you in perfect position to experience all the fun things to do in Virginia and the National Capital Region. When Eva failed to return home that evening her father began a search. Many people living in Fairfax County in the 1960s and '70s were disturbed to see pastures and woods giving way to roads, subdivisions, and shopping centers. WebThe Reston Regional Library is located in the heart of Reston and is vital to a community that lives, works and plays in Reston. The active and dedicated Chantilly Friends of the Library group has funded many library projects through their ongoing and special book sales. Martha Washington Library welcomes customers of all ages to enjoy its collection, facilities and events. 2 preschool tables, each with 4 chairs. Research shows that children get ready to read years before they start school. Register for one online. She declared she would 'turn him up' as he declared, and he became excited and choked her. .titleoverlay {display:none!important;}.hero-listing{background-position:bottom!important;}.showup {display:block!important;} Fees and eligibility for services vary by program. Conference Room : capacity 15 Not only is the location identified, but also the names of several victims and the dates of their murders. P.2. Library events are always free to the public; some require registration in advance. Washigton Post. The county coroner, Dr. W. I. Robey, concluded that the girl had been "Brutally assaulted" before being strangled to death.15 A Coroner's Jury was appointed, and quickly concluded: "We, the jury, find that Eva Roy came to her death at the hands of some unknown person, and the indications point to Lu Hall, as the probable perpetrator of the crime. The Fairfax County Web site is being translated through "machine translation" powered by Google Translate. .calendar {width:99px!important;} Take a couple minutes to complete this form. Being forced to watch helplessly while the face of your community changes around you can elicit strange behavior in some people. Reverts to original layout including graphics and images. 11, 1927, P.5, 13Paid Penalty. Large book sale twice a year. Police say they have the hatchet, but no other clues in the case. "I started talking to him," Phillips said, "and that's when he started chopping." And then, after that, the police tried to investigate, but they couldn't get anything. The Fairfax County Web site is being translated through "machine translation" powered by Google Translate. Access Services: One computer with ZoomText software With him resided his eldest daughter Caroline, her husband William K. Jerman, and his younger daughter Eva. All were residents of the District of Columbia. b. Eighteen involve the Bunny Man chasing or frightening people, usually children, with a hatchet or ax On October 18 the Bunny Man accused Robert Bennett of trespassing.42 On October 29 the Bunny Man told security guard Paul Phillips that "You all trespass around here. .description-area {padding-left:45px!important;} Programs / Activities Classes and Camps. WebEvents School Board Members May Attend; Governance Manual; School Board Committees; Fairfax County Public Schools provides access to a large number of print and digital products for all of our students, PreK-12 and their families, to support research, learning, and recreational reading. The careful work of these two, combined with the searching capabilities of a computer database, allowed us to extract every murder and killing reported by the local press from 1872 through 1973. }); Help your library find just the right books for you to grab and go. Others were rumored to have disappeared, and there was talk of animals found horribly mutilated. March 14, 1971. In 1974 a modest community library opened in the Peachtree of McLean apartment complex. With any hope of a quick resolution gone, I turned to examining the paper itself. First, although the tale is told in jurisdictions all around the Washington, D. C. area, the bulk of them take place in Fairfax County. Friends Group President: Barbara Levermann. Investigator Johnson was following leads generated by school-yard rumors less than two weeks after the first appearance of the Bunny Man, and by the time Patricia Johnson began her work two-and-a-half years later, the story had mutated in location, frequency, and severity. [CDATA[// >
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