9781939688217-1939688213-Question of Sanity: The True Story of Female Serial Killers in 19th Century New York

Question of Sanity: The True Story of Female Serial Killers in 19th Century New York

ISBN-13: 9781939688217
ISBN-10: 1939688213
Edition: First Edition
Author: Michael T Keene
Publication date: 2015
Publisher: Willow Manor Publishing
Format: Paperback 150 pages
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ISBN-13: 9781939688217
ISBN-10: 1939688213
Edition: First Edition
Author: Michael T Keene
Publication date: 2015
Publisher: Willow Manor Publishing
Format: Paperback 150 pages

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Question of Sanity: The True Story of Female Serial Killers in 19th Century New York (ISBN-13: 9781939688217 and ISBN-10: 1939688213), written by authors Michael T Keene, was published by Willow Manor Publishing in 2015. With an overall rating of 4.0 stars, it's a notable title among other books. You can easily purchase or rent Question of Sanity: The True Story of Female Serial Killers in 19th Century New York (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.47.

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The women who serve as the subjects for this book all share compelling stories. To be considered a serial killer one must kill at least three people, all within proximity to each other in terms of time. The motive is generally the same, from one murder to the next, as is the means by which death is brought about. Most are from North Central New York, living along the Erie Canal in small, isolated, rural communities. A majority of these women were dubbed 'Black Widows', women who murdered multiple husbands-often for profit. Some were called 'Baby Farmers', a title given to women accused of murdering infants. Others were known as 'Angels of Death', those who kill beneath the guise of providing care to the ill and infirmed. There were a few titled 'Avengers', women motivated by revenge and greed. And finally, those whose sanity is questioned, impelled to kill by delusions and paranoia. This is their story...

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