Historic Crimes of Long Island: Misdeeds from the 1600s to the 1950s
: A wealthy Huntington farmer who was tarred, feathered, and killed after a romance went wrong. Historic Crimes of Long Island: Misdeeds from t...
is a true crime collection by award-winning author and historian Kerriann Flanagan Brosky , published in September 2017. The book explores the darker side of Long Island’s history through 20 detailed accounts of murder, kidnapping, and colonial hysteria. Key Cases Featured Historic Crimes of Long Island: Misdeeds from the
: 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. Key Cases Featured : Reviewers from TBR News
: 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
: The scandalous shooting of a wealthy businessman by his wife, Ann Woodward. Author’s Approach
: Unlike many true crime works, this collection is noted for its compassion and sensitivity toward the targets of these crimes.