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Title: Will to Murder: The True Story Behind the Crimes & Trials Surrounding the Glensheen Killings by Gail Feichtinger, John Desanto, Gary Waller ISBN: 1-887317-21-X Publisher: X-Communication Pub. Date: 01 July, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.11 (9 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Never on a Sunday
Comment: On the night of Sunday, June 26, 1977, somebody snuck into the Congdon Mansion in Duluth, MN (featured in the 1972 thriller "You'll Like My Mother") and killed mega-rich Elisabeth Congdon and her nurse. Most folks around here think the murder was perpetrated by Elisabeth's bizarre adopted daughter dearest, Marjorie Congdon LeRoy Caldwell Hagen, and Marge's then-husband, Roger Caldwell.
Nonetheless, Marjorie was acquitted of these murders. And she was never even charged for 2 more murders of which she is almost certainly guilty. The heirs to whom she would forfeit her share of her mother's vast estate "settled" the civil case involving the "slayer statute" [the one that expresses the intent that those who kill their benefactor shalt not benefit.] One can only shake one's head in wonderment and console oneself that although there be imperfect justice on this Earth, certainly Marjorie will answer to a Higher Authority in the Next Life. She has already exhibitted an affinity for Fire in her numerous arsons, for some of which she was actually imprisoned.
This book is a collaboration between former Duluth News-Tribune crime reporter Gail Feichtinger, the Duluth Detective Gary Waller, and the St. Louis Co Prosecutor John DeSanto. With 20/20 hindsight, they courageously lead the reader through the morass of investigative and legal procedure and admit to screw-ups along the way. They explore "what ifs," like DNA testing, which was not developed back in the "Dark Ages" of the 1970's. There are helpful photos and charts and an abbreviated Congdon Family Tree in the back. An Index of all the players would have been nice, but I made my own.
Danger, Will Robinson! And all other Readers, at least those from the Region: Do Not Start Reading this rivetting book on a Sunday evening, if you work a Regular Monday - Friday work week. This book is way too addictive. Better to start on Friday evening and dedicate your weekend to it. It's that engrossing! /TundraVision, Amazon Reviewer, Lone member of My Own Book Club - I read what I want, when I want (except during those unfortunate times when I have to work for a living.)
Rating: 5
Summary: Fascinating look behind the scenes
Comment: Great read, filled with insider details of the infamous Condgon murders, and a fascinating look at a twisted killer recently released from prison. This book proves the adage that truth is stranger than fiction.
Rating: 5
Summary: Very well written, lots of details you can't find elsewhere!
Comment: I loved this book. I thought the attention to detail was what was so spectacular about it. I grew up in Northern Minnesota and I loved hearing every little detail about a story that I have been around my whole life. Who wants to read a "generalized" account of a murder? True life murder investigations and accounts are very detailed, as they should be and this one is no exception. It was great getting all of the extra information that you don't hear about on TV or in the newspapers. I love non-fiction books and I think this one was truly interesting to read. I couldn't put it down even though I knew the ending! Very well written. I highly recommend it.
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Title: Glensheen's Daughter, The Marjorie Congdon Story by Sharon D. Hendry ISBN: 1893088340 Publisher: Cable Publishing Pub. Date: 23 November, 1998 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Secrets of the Congdon Mansion: The Unofficial Guide to Glensheen and the Congdon Murders (Minnesota) by Joe Kimball ISBN: 0961377828 Publisher: Jaykay Publishing, Incorporated Pub. Date: 01 June, 2002 List Price(USD): $8.95 |
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Title: Dead and Buried: A Shocking Account of Rape, Torture, and Murder on the California Coast by Corey Mitchell ISBN: 0786015179 Publisher: Pinnacle Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $6.50 |
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Title:You'll Like My Mother ASIN: 0783243537 Publisher: Universal Studios Pub. Date: 28 August, 2001 List Price(USD): $9.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $9.98 |
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Title: Through the Window: The Terrifying True Story of Cross-Country Killer Tommy Lynn Sells by Diane Fanning ISBN: 0312985258 Publisher: St. Martin's True Crime Classics Pub. Date: 01 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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