Great Lakes History Log

Murder on Crystal Lake

Sable Points Media Season 1 Episode 11

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A bizarre murder took place along the shores of Crystal Lake near Scottville, Michigan, in 1934. The victim was 62-year-old Bertha Bean, also known as Bertha Comley. The sole suspect was Bean’s commonwealth husband, 68-year-old Charles Comley,.

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