Books like Engaged to murder by Loretta Schwartz-Nobel
The book chronicles the tragic case of a Philadelphia schoolteacher whose life ended when she and her two children were murdered. The investigation suggests the killings were carried out as part of a calculated insurance scheme aimed at financial gain. Through detailed case studies and analysis, the narrative explores the motives, methods, and aftermath of this chilling crime in Pennsylvania.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Loretta Schwartz-Nobel
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