The Amish Wife: Unraveling the Lies, Secrets, and Conspiracy That Let a Killer Go Free

Gregg Olsen, the #1 New York Times and Amazon Charts bestselling author, investigates a murder among the Amish and reveals a conspiracy to keep it a secret in a true-crime story. In 1977, Ida Stutzman, a pregnant wife and mother, died in a barn fire, and her husband, Eli, was never considered a suspect. However, when Eli rejected the faith and took his son, Danny, with him, murder followed. Olsen returns to Amish Country and uncovers the disturbing truth about Ida's murder and the conspiracy of silence and secrets that kept it hidden for forty-five years.

Format: Hardback
Length: 395 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2024
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

The #1 New York Times and Amazon Charts bestselling author Gregg Olsen unravels a tragic murder among the Amish and unveils a chilling conspiracy to keep it concealed in a heart-wrenching and spine-tingling true-crime narrative. In 1977, in the serene confines of an Ohio Amish community, the life of a pregnant wife and mother, Ida Stutzman, tragically came to an end during a devastating barn fire. The official coroner's report deemed her death as a result of natural causes, seemingly absolving her husband, Eli, of any suspicion. However, the truth was far more complex and sinister.

Eli's journey, marked by his rejection of the Amish faith and his decision to take his son, Danny, away from the community, was fraught with peril. Unbeknownst to many, murder would soon follow. The dubious circumstances surrounding Ida's tragic demise were deliberately overlooked, and Eli's shifting narratives were dismissed as mere speculation.

For decades, Gregg Olsen and Ida's brother, Daniel Gingerich, were haunted by the unanswered questions surrounding her death. At Daniel's urging, Olsen embarks on a journey back to Amish Country, revisiting the crimes that were first uncovered in his book, "Abandoned Prayers." Among these mysteries was the unsolved murder of Ida, which had remained a haunting enigma until now.

With the aid of aging witnesses and the uncovering of long-buried letters, Olsen meticulously pieces together the disturbing truth—about Ida's murder and the conspiracy of silence and secrets that shrouded it for forty-five years. The revelations are chilling, as he reveals the deep-rooted corruption and power struggles that permeated the Amish community, leading to the cover-up of a crime that shook the very foundations of their way of life.

Olsen's investigation takes him on a perilous journey through the labyrinthine alleys of Amish Country, where he encounters individuals who are willing to risk everything to protect the secrets they have harbored for decades. He uncovers a network of lies, deceit, and betrayal that stretches far beyond the confines of the community, involving influential figures and even law enforcement officials.

Through his meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Olsen paints a vivid portrait of a community torn apart by fear and silence. He sheds light on the devastating consequences of a culture that values conformity and silence over the pursuit of justice and truth. "The Murder Among the Amish" is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, as Olsen courageously exposes the dark underbelly of a community that seeks to hide its sins from the world.

In conclusion, Gregg Olsen's "The Murder Among the Amish" is a gripping true-crime masterpiece that delves into the depths of human darkness and exposes the shocking secrets that lie hidden beneath the serene facade of an Amish community. With his meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Olsen has once again delivered a masterpiece that will leave readers breathless and haunted long after the last page is turned. This is a must-read for anyone who loves true crime and is eager to explore the darker corners of human nature.

ISBN-13: 9781662514180