Lies Told under Oath The Puzzling Story of the Pfanschmidt Murders and of the Surviving Son-Victim or Villain?

Name: Lies Told under Oath The Puzzling Story of the Pfanschmidt Murders and of the Surviving Son-Victim or Villain?
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ISBN: 9781462076307

ISBN-10: 1462076300

ISBN-13: 9781462076307

Edition: 2011

Authors: Beth Lane

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In 1912, a prosperous Illinois farm family—Charles; his wife, Mathilda; their fifteen-year-old daughter, Blanche; and boarding schoolteacher Emma Kaempen—were brutally murdered, the crime concealed by arson, and the family's surviving son, handsome Ray Pfanschmidt, arrested. He was convicted by the press long before trial. In Lies Told Under Oath, author Beth Lane retells the story of the murders, the trial, the verdict, and the aftermath. Using information culled from actual trial transcripts and newspaper accounts, Lane presents the day-to-day testimony as Ray's battle for his life surged through three courtrooms—the drama complicated by brilliant attorneys, allegations of perjury,…

Book details

List price: $26.95
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: iUniverse, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/7/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 428
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.232
Language: English

Beth Lane is a retired businesswoman who grew up near the scene of the murders. The local legends became personal when her great-grandfather's name was tied to the trial. After years of research, the story is now told. Lane lives in the southwest. For more information visit her on the web: www.liestoldunderoath.com or www.bethlanewrites.com