Today we’re joined by Keven McQueen to discuss his newest book, The Judge Mulligan Poisoning and Other Historic Lexington Crimes. Keven reads a selection from his book featuring the failed murder trial of Lafayette Shelby, grandson of Kentucky’s first governor Isaac Shelby. He also highlights his research into the 1890 Louisville tornado, and a favorite Richmond, Kentucky ghost story from his book, Kentucky Book of the Dead. Keven’s books are available for checkout from the library, and for purchase from your favorite bookstore.
Keven McQueen is one of the featured speakers at the Kentucky Genealogy and History Conference hosted by Lexington Public Library on August 6th and 7th, 2026. Registration opens for the conference on June 1st, 2026. You can register on the conference website.
Tales from the Kentucky Room is hosted by David Bryant and produced by Erin West.
David is the Manager of Central Library, and has worked many years in the Kentucky Room. After several guest host spots, David moved to full time host of Tales from the Kentucky Room in 2025. Local History and Genealogy are passions of his, and he's excited to share them with our audience.
Erin is the Virtual Services Librarian. She's worked for Lexington Public Library since 2003 and began her work with audio editing in 2012 while working at the Northside Branch. Erin enjoys listening to history, true crime and tv show recap podcasts.
