Located at the edge of Beacon Hill and directly across from Boston Common, the George Parkman looks almost identical to many other buildings in the area. There isn’t even a plaque indicating its historical association, but this unassuming home has a dark history. It once belonged to the victim in one of the most sensationalized murder trials of the 19th century, which also revolutionized the field of forensic science. George Parkman was a Boston Brahmin and a member of one of the richest families in the city. Parkman’s poor health…
