Southeast Ohio History Center Lecture Series - Murder Most Foul

This was a lecture presented by the City of Athens, Ohio, on March 6, 2026, as part of the Southeast Ohio History Center Lecture Series titled "Murder Most Foul." The presentation detailed the 1962 murder case of Helen Steves, focusing on the investigation, trial, and subsequent escape of the convicted killer, Jean Steves, from the Ohio State Penitentiary in 1970. The lecture covered the evidence, trial proceedings, defense strategies, and the historical context of the case, but did not include any discussions related to procurement, contracting, or budgetary matters.