The book tells a story but there where at the time of creation two living participants that were never spoken too. I know this for a fact because Sarah Hunt (not Clara as stated in the book) is my grandmother and the infant that she was feeding is my dad. Since the publishing of this book my grandmother has passed away but my father is still alive and living in the Oneonta area and has never been spoken too.

My grandmother's name was miss spelled and I feel before a book like this is published all people involved should have been spoken with. From my father's view there are many things and situations that are incorrect in this book.

I couldn't put this book down. The author had me absolutely captivated. I attended school in this area of New York and thoroughly enjoyed the history of what I always considered a "sleepy little town"; I gained a new appreciation for the area. The circumstances of the murder,trial,and conviction were extremely bizarre. The research done on this subject was extraordinary; an interesting look at the correlation between our country's penal system and its politics.

It is such a pleasure to read of the New York State Police of the 30's. Also, the writing style of Niles Eggleston took me back to the days of Walter Winchell. Well documented, well written. For us upstate New Yorkers, the historical value is welcomed. Who would have thought that such "goings on" occured in our little communities. My eyes were really opened!