: Reviewers from TBR News Media note that Brosky focuses on the motivations behind the crimes—ranging from money and passion to insanity—rather than glamorizing the offenders.
The collection highlights several notorious historical events, including:
: A wealthy Huntington farmer who was tarred, feathered, and killed after a romance went wrong. Historic Crimes of Long Island: Misdeeds from t...
: The mysterious disappearance of wealthy heiress Alice Parsons , a case that remains unsolved to this day.
: Unlike many true crime works, this collection is noted for its compassion and sensitivity toward the targets of these crimes. : Reviewers from TBR News Media note that
: Tales of Puritan hysteria in East Hampton that occurred 35 years before the more famous Salem witch trials.
is a true crime collection by award-winning author and historian Kerriann Flanagan Brosky , published in September 2017. The book explores the darker side of Long Island’s history through 20 detailed accounts of murder, kidnapping, and colonial hysteria. Key Cases Featured : Unlike many true crime works, this collection
: The scandalous shooting of a wealthy businessman by his wife, Ann Woodward. Author’s Approach