Midnight Assassin A Murder in America's Heartland |
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| Author:
| Bryan, Patricia L.
Wolf, Thomas |
| Series title: | Bur Oak Book Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-58729-605-5 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2007 |
| Publisher: | University of Iowa Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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On the night of December 1,1900, Iowa farmer John Hossack was attacked and killed while he slept at home beside his wife, Margaret. On April 11, 1901, after five days of testimony before an all-male jury, Margaret Hossack was found guilty of his murder and sentenced to life in prison. One year later, she was released on bail to await a retrial; jurors at this second trial could not reach a decision, and she was freed. She died August 25, 1916, leaving the mystery of her husband's...
More DescriptionOn the night of December 1,1900, Iowa farmer John Hossack was attacked and killed while he slept at home beside his wife, Margaret. On April 11, 1901, after five days of testimony before an all-male jury, Margaret Hossack was found guilty of his murder and sentenced to life in prison. One year later, she was released on bail to await a retrial; jurors at this second trial could not reach a decision, and she was freed. She died August 25, 1916, leaving the mystery of her husband's death unsolved.