Mystery on the Isles of Shoals
Subtitle: closing the case on the Smuttynose ax murders of 1873
By: J. Dennis Robinson
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 420
ISBN-13: 9781629145785
Subjects: Murder; History
Description: "For the first time, the full story of a crime that has haunted New England since 1873. The cold-blooded ax murder of two innocent Norwegian women at their island home off the coast of New Hampshire has gripped the region since 1873, beguiling tourists, inspiring artists, and fueling conspiracy theorists. The killer, a handsome Prussian fisherman down on his luck, was quickly captured, convicted in a widely publicized trial, and hanged in an unforgettable gallows spectacle. But he never confessed and, while in prison, gained a circle of admirers whose blind faith in his innocence still casts a shadow of doubt. A fictionalized bestselling novel and a Hollywood film have further clouded the truth. Finally a definitive 'whydunnit' account of the Smuttynose Island ax murders has arrived."--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 383-391) and index.