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"Dancing with Death" chronicles the shocking assault of Marjorie Orbin, a suburban housewife whose history includes strip‑club work, drug use and alleged New York mafia connections. In this chilling account, Orbin murders and dismembers her seventh husband, successful art dealer Jay, a crime that raises critical questions about female offenders, homicide patterns and the social dynamics that drive violent behavior across Arizona.
The book examines the case through detailed evidence, court documents and witness testimonies, offering readers insight into the complexities of female-murderers and the broader crime landscape. It serves as a compelling case study for scholars and anyone interested in the darker facets of suburban and criminal life.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Crime Fiction/Criminal Underworld
Authors: Shanna Hogan
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