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At Mother's Request tells the astonishing real‑life story of Frances Schreuder, a New York City Ballet board member, who masterminded a deadly plot against her father, Franklin Bradshaw, one of Utah’s richest men. The book follows the investigation and the motivations behind a plan that involved Schreuder’s teenage son, culminating in the tragic killing that shocked both the ballet world and Utah.
Through meticulous case studies and biographical detail, the narrative explores the complex relationships within this family, the criminal justice process, and the broader implications of fraud, manipulation, and violence. While grounded in fact, the account offers insight into how personal grievances can culminate in extreme acts of violence.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Jonathan Coleman
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