The Killing of John Sharpless: The Pursuit of Justice in Delaware County (True Crime)

Synopsis

A Fascinating Account Of The 1885 Murder Of Pennsylvania Quaker John Sharpless And The Subsequent Trial And Conviction Of Samuel Johnson, A Local African American Man Who Was Believed Innocent By The Widow Of Sharpless. Delaware County Before And At The Time Of The Murder -- The Sharpless Family -- Samuel Johnson -- The Murder -- The Investigation -- The Arrest -- The Trial -- The Verdict -- Appeals And Petitions -- Other Suspects -- From Death To Life -- Ten Years, Six Months, Nine Days -- Her Beloved Husband. Stephanie Hoover. Includes Bibliographical References.