Havre de Grace Stories

EPS-117 Murder at the State Theater


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His name was George Elder, Sr. Okay. He moved to Havre de Grace to run the State Theater. It was part of a series of theaters owned by Durkee Enterprises, I don't think they exist anymore. He came to run the state theater and did everything there. He managed it.

from Cathy Deibel, 2020 interview

Listen to Cathy share the story of her father tackling a Ronald Lee Dubs, who shot his wife on January 28, 1965 in the State Theater of Havre de Grace.

The State Theater closed in the early 70s. Visit HavredeGraceMagazine.com and read online the article about the State Theater in the 2020 Spring/Summer issue.

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Havre de Grace StoriesBy Ellie Mencer