January 8, 2015

Murder & Mayhem in Indiana



Murder & Mayhem in Indiana by Keven McQueen

Summary: With an eye for bizarre, macabre detail, Keven McQueen tracks down seventeen true crimes and unsolved mysteries in this rap sheet of historic Hoosier homicides from Indiana's hardscrabble past. This grim collection of tales includes unimaginable incidents like the Indianapolis businessman whose car contained suspicious "hams" and the man who handed his new bride a drink of carbolic acid. It also reveals the tragedy of Gary's beautiful Arlene Draves, killed by her football player boyfriend, as well as a surprisingly comic courtroom revelation by Hammond's Hazel McNally that cleared her of all charges.

Angie's Comments: Keven McQueen reports on some murders in Indiana’s past. The cases are unique, and some are still unsolved. It is a quick read, and many of the cases focus on the trial(s). This book gives a quick snippet of information about each case, but if you want more information, you will want to look for other books.



I recommend this book for true crime readers and readers interested in Indiana history. 



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