The Mad Sculptor

The Mad Sculptor The Maniac, the Model, and the Murder that Shook the Nation

An account of a brutal triple homicide in an exclusive neighborhood in Depression-era New York draws on archival records to profile the killer, a brilliant but deeply disturbed young sculptor, while documenting the nationwide manhunt, tabloid scandals and courtroom dramas surrounding the case. 20,000 first printing.
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Rowan Myers@cupofstars
4 stars
Oct 12, 2022

This book is just as much a history novel as it is true crime; be prepared to read a lot about the time period as well as the actual murder and trial.