THOU SHALT NOT COVET Or Was He Guilty or Not Guilty

Softcover. A True Story of The Thanksgiving Eve Triple Murder for Profit of the McCoy Family. A true crime narrative detailing the Thanksgiving Eve triple murder of the McCoy family in 1943. Set near Washington Court House, Ohio, the book recounts the brutal shooting of three family members at their farmhouse. James W. Collett, the husband of Elmer McCoy’s sister Laura, confessed to the profit-driven killings but later claimed innocence, citing coercion. Drawing from newspaper reports, the author weaves a suspenseful tale of greed, betrayal, and justice, complemented by verses reflecting the crime’s impact, offering a poignant look at a tragic historical event. 111p. trade size red printed card covers. Nr. F. with a v. sl. faded sp. Scarce 1st edn.