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Murder and the Shanghai Prize Fighter

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Name: Murder and the Shanghai Prize Fighter
Date: November 30, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM MST
Event Description:
Robert S. “Batt” Battalino was a prize fighter who was good enough to star on the TV sports show The Greatest Fights of the Century, and was evil enough to commit murder in the foothills west of Golden. You will hear the story of Batt’s life, his crime, and the unusual bond he formed with the County Sheriff as he faced death in the gas chamber. Battalino was the first person executed for committing a crime in Jefferson County, Colorado. This multimedia program will be led by the popular Dennis Potter, retired Captain with Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. See and learn about genuine artifacts from the City of Golden collection such as the actual handcuffs used to restrain Battalino during transport. Pricing and Location - members always get a discount. Membership pays for itself with just a few programs for your family. Join us. $10 for GHM members; $15 non-members. Program will be held at Golden History Center.
Location:
Golden History Center 923 10th St Golden, CO 80401
Date/Time Information:
November 30, 2017 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Contact Information:
Katie 3032783557
Fees/Admission:
$10 GHM members, $15 non-members
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