Review: Interesting factual account and analysis
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 1, 2014
I've always been interested in true crime stories and the psychology behind crimes. The criminal mind, in other words. This book provides a concise but detailed account of Velma Barfield's life and the events that lead up to the murders (including her addiction to prescription drugs). She was convicted of one murder -- and that's the story that's detailed in this book, but eventually confessed to six. I also found the thinking and emotional change behind her conversion to Christianity while on death row interesting. Just a note to future readers so that you know what to expect -- this is not a novel, it is a factual account of the case. Very informative!