Description:
Edmund Lester Pearson was a journalist, court reporter, and librarian. He's considered by many to be the first real true crime author in the U.S. Here he writes about the Lizzie Borden murders, axe murders that happened at sea, the murder of a wealthy New York businessman, and two others. Several of these crimes remain unsolved. Although he meticulously researched these crimes and interviewed many witnesses, his accounts are entertaining and, at times, even humorous.
Brief description:
Edmund Lester Pearson (1880-1937) was an American librarian and writer. He is best known for his account of the notorious Lizzie Borden murder case. He's considered to be the father of American True Crime writing.