Murderous Acts: 100 Years of Crime in the Midwest

Murderous Acts: 100 Years of Crime in the Midwest, by Keven McQueen, explores a century of true crimes committed in 10 Midwestern states, from the 1840s to the 1940s, with a touch of gallows humor. It includes infamous transgressions and lesser-known tales, such as the Wisconsin man with an axe, the Hoosier who killed his sweetheart, and the French nobleman who wreaked havoc in a St. Louis hotel.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 05 October 2021
Publisher: Indiana University Press

While the Midwest is renowned for its down-to-earth residents, it is also home to a darker side of history. In his book, Murderous Acts: 100 Years of Crime in the Midwest, author Keven McQueen delves into a century of true crimes that took place in 10 Midwestern states between the 1840s and 1940s. With a wry sense of humor, McQueen relies on extensive research to recount infamous transgressions, such as the notorious Robert Irving Latimer case in Michigan, the serial murders of Jake Bird in Nebraska, and the brutal deeds of the Bender family in Kansas. He also uncovers lesser-known tales, including the story of a Wisconsin man who had a penchant for swinging an axe at the necks of men he disliked, the Hoosier who murdered his sweetheart during a Halloween ball, and the French nobleman who caused chaos in a St. Louis hotel. Murderous Acts is a captivating and chilling read for fans of true crime, offering a glimpse into the darker chapters of American history. It will leave readers both intrigued and frightened by the shadowy past of the Heartland.

Weight: 316g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780253058447