Historic Crimes of Long Island: Misdeeds from the 1600s to the 1950s
: The book is based on extensive historical research, utilizing a "you-are-there" prose style to bring long-forgotten cases back to life. Book Availability Historic Crimes of Long Island: Misdeeds from t...
: Unlike many true crime works, this collection is noted for its compassion and sensitivity toward the targets of these crimes. Historic Crimes of Long Island: Misdeeds from the
: The scandalous shooting of a wealthy businessman by his wife, Ann Woodward. Author’s Approach Historic Crimes of Long Island: Misdeeds from t...
The collection highlights several notorious historical events, including:
: The mysterious disappearance of wealthy heiress Alice Parsons , a case that remains unsolved to this day.
: Reviewers from TBR News Media note that Brosky focuses on the motivations behind the crimes—ranging from money and passion to insanity—rather than glamorizing the offenders.