The Unsolved Murder of Dr. Bernard Mann Peebles: A Scholar's Life Cut Short in Washington, D.C.

A Distinguished Scholar's Life

Dr. Bernard Mann Peebles was born on January 1, 1906, in Norfolk, Virginia. He pursued an extensive education, earning a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia in 1926, a Master of Arts from Harvard University in 1928, and a Ph.D. from Harvard in 1940. His academic career was marked by significant contributions to the fields of Greek and Latin studies, including his tenure as a professor and department chair at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Dr. Peebles was known for his scholarly works on early Christian literature and Latin translations, notably his research on Sulpicius Severus and Prudentius.

The Tragic Night of November 23, 1976

On the evening of November 23, 1976, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Dr. Peebles was returning to his residence in the 1000 block of Newton Street, NE, Washington, D.C. As he approached his home, he was confronted by an assailant during an attempted robbery. The encounter escalated, and Dr. Peebles was fatally shot on the steps of his own home. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the perpetrator was never identified, and the case remains unsolved to this day. ...Read More

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