Re: True Crime-related stolen Packard

Posted by 58L8134 On 2020/6/26 19:38:46

Hi Garrett

Remember, in those years, newspapers had hundreds of column-inches to be filled daily. The crime desk reporters had to fill their reports with details such as year, make and color of car to 'flesh' out the story. The escapades of notorious criminals sold newspaper, people wanted details, especially the juicy ones. Naming a 'blue-green Packard' then would be the equivalent of a reporter writing "a black Mercedes-Benz or BMW" was stolen and used as a getaway car.

"EXTRA, EXTRA, Read all about it!"

Steve