The Mysterious Murder of Pearl Bryan, or: the Headless Horror. by Unknown

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Author Unknown
Title The Mysterious Murder of Pearl Bryan, or: the Headless Horror.
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Summary "The Mysterious Murder of Pearl Bryan, or: The Headless Horror" by Unknown is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the gruesome murder of Pearl Bryan, a young woman found decapitated near Fort Thomas, Kentucky, in 1896. The story delves into the shocking details of her life, the circumstances leading to her tragic fate, and the subsequent investigations that gripped the nation. The opening of the book vividly portrays the immediate aftermath of Pearl's murder, revealing the horror and chaos that ensued when her headless body was discovered. A local young man, James Hewling, stumbles upon her body, triggering a swift response from soldiers and law enforcement. The text details Pearl's background—depicting her as a beloved daughter from a prominent family—and outlines the sordid events that led to her death, highlighting her entanglement with two dangerous men, Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling. Their manipulative actions and the desperate measures taken to conceal the crime suggest a narrative steeped in tragedy and moral decay, setting the stage for a gripping investigation into the nature of evil and its effect on innocent lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Subject Bryan, Pearl, -1896
Subject Jackson, Scott, -1897 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
Subject Walling, Alonzo, -1897 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
Subject Murder -- Kentucky -- Fort Thomas
Subject Trials (Murder) -- Kentucky -- Campbell County
Category Text
EBook-No. 29569
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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