In Search of the Blonde Tigress: The Untold Story of Eleanor Jarman

Eleanor Jarman was a woman who was convicted of murder and sent to prison in 1940. She escaped and lived out her life as America's longest-running female fugitive, with recently unearthed primary-source documents that include police records, court transcripts, and prison files. The author documents her search for Eleanor's remains, including a visit to her likely grave under the name of Marie Millman.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 15 July 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Eleanor Jarman, a woman who became known as the "Blonde Tigress" and the "Most Dangerous Woman Alive," gained media attention in 1933. However, a deeper examination of her life reveals that she was an ordinary woman who became involved in a crime spree in Chicago and was subsequently convicted as an accomplice to murder. In 1940, Eleanor managed to escape and lived out the rest of her life as America's longest-running female fugitive. This article explores the factors that led to the murder of an elderly shopkeeper, followed by Eleanor's arrest, trial, conviction, and sentencing. It also includes recently unearthed primary-source documents, such as police records, court transcripts, and prison files, that provide a detailed account of Eleanor's prison years. The article also compares and contrasts Eleanor's criminal history with that of her escape partner, and speculates on their lives on the lam. The reader is left to decide whether Eleanor deserved her sentence or if it was too harsh.

The Legend of the Blonde Tigress also includes Eleanor's grandson's unsuccessful plea in 1993, in which he publicly advertised for Eleanor to come forward and apply for clemency. The most revealing information at the time was Eleanor's alias, which the author used to document her search for Eleanor's remains. The author visited Eleanor's likely grave under the name of Marie Millman, providing a final chapter to the remarkable story of this enigmatic woman.

Eleanor Jarman's life was a captivating tale of crime, escape, and the search for justice. Her story continues to intrigue and captivate readers, reminding us of the complexities of human nature and the power of the media to shape public perception.

Weight: 526g
Dimension: 230 x 163 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781493068630