Murder in Connecticut

The Shocking Crime That Destroyed a Family and United a Community

Autor*innen

• Michael Benson

Parameter

• 256 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Fallstudien
• True crime

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The book delves into the tragic events of July 23, 2007, when a brutal home invasion claimed the lives of Dr. William Petit's family in Cheshire, Connecticut. It explores the backgrounds of the victims and their killers, Joshua Komisarjevsky and Steven Hayes, while drawing parallels to Truman Capote's "In Cold Blood." The aftermath ignited community resilience and a surge in gun sales, prompting lawmakers to reconsider crime legislation. Ultimately, it highlights the inspiring response of the community and the survivor's determination to seek justice and healing.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Hardcover