When 9-year-old Mae Barrett disappeared one dark and stormy night in January 1945, no one could imagine where the blue-eyed blonde haired girl had gone. But when Mae's beaten and mutilated corpse was found the next day in an abandoned house, her throat slashed and her face battered beyond recognition, the small town of Vandling was thrust into one of the most intensive police investigations in the history of Pennsylvania. The murder sent shock waves through the small town and surrounding area, holding residents hostage in the grips of a paralyzing fear. Who could have committed such a brutal crime against a child who was walking home from church? What kind of animal would discard a little girl like nothing more than trash? As police doggedly investigated the horrific murder, long before the use of DNA, computers, or modern forensic science, one key piece of evidence would lead them to 13-year-old Myron Semunchick. Brilliant, good looking, and extremely popular, Myron projected the image of the all American boy. He was also a cunning killer who murdered sadistically and almost got away with it. Little Girl Lost is the true story of one of the most notorious crimes in history. A case that made headlines across the United States and into Canada, it is also the story of the youngest person ever charged with 1st degree murder and sentenced to life in prison in the state of Pennsylvania.

Little Girl Lost: The True Story of the Vandling Murder

History

Mal, Tammy

Americas

Xlibris, Corp.

LITTLE GIRL LOST: The True Story of the Vandling Murder

When 9-year-old Mae Barrett disappeared one dark and stormy night in January 1945, no one could imagine where the blue-eyed blonde haired girl had gone. But when Mae's beaten and mutilated corpse was found the next day in an abandoned house, her throat slashed and her face battered beyond recognition, the small town of Vandling was thrust into one of the most intensive police investigations in the history of Pennsylvania. The murder sent shock waves through the small town and surrounding area, holding residents hostage in the grips of a paralyzing fear. Who could have committed such a brutal crime against a child who was walking home from church? What kind of animal would discard a little girl like nothing more than trash? As police doggedly investigated the horrific murder, long before the use of DNA, computers, or modern forensic science, one key piece of evidence would lead them to 13-year-old Myron Semunchick. Brilliant, good looking, and extremely popular, Myron projected the image of the all American boy. He was also a cunning killer who murdered sadistically and almost got away with it. Little Girl Lost is the true story of one of the most notorious crimes in history. A case that made headlines across the United States and into Canada, it is also the story of the youngest person ever charged with 1st degree murder and sentenced to life in prison in the state of Pennsylvania.

In 1948, when elderly Anna Homeyer, and her much younger husband Charles, decided to sell their home in the Bronx and move to Pennsylvania, residents of the small town of Factoryville couldn't understand why. With no family or friends in the area, and no reason to be there, the isolated little village seemed an odd choice for strangers to relocate too. But finding the older couple friendly and outgoing, Factoryville warmly welcomed their new neighbors, who seemed eager to fit in - at first. Soon however, the Homeyer’s pleasant disposition began to change. Anna, once highly visible and engaging, was rarely seen at all anymore, and Charles, who was always kind and neighborly, became distant and withdrawn. Local residents were baffled by their behavior, and left to wonder what they had done to alienate their new friends. But their curiosity soon turned to suspicion when Anna Homeyer suddenly disappeared leaving the town with a number of unanswered questions. Why was Charles Homeyer, a married man, receiving numerous Lonely Hearts Magazines, and scores of letters from unattached women all over the country? Why was he burning his wife's clothing and selling off her personal belongings? Why did he leave Factoryville, only to return with his wife's most cherished possession? Where was Anna? And what was that foul, putrid odor billowing from the Homeyer’s chimney? Disposable Income is one of the most bizarre tales of sex, greed, and gruesome murder you will ever read, and a crime classic in the annals of Pennsylvania history.

Disposable Income: A True Story of Sex, Greed and Im-purr-fect Murder

Biographies & Memoirs

True Crime

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

In 1948, when elderly Anna Homeyer and her much younger husband, Charles, decided to sell their home in the Bronx and move to Pennsylvania, residents of the small town of Factoryville couldn't understand why. With no family or friends in the area, the isolated little village seemed an odd choice for strangers to relocate to. But Factoryville warmly welcomed their new neighbors, who seemed eager to fit in-at first. Soon, however, the Homeyers' pleasant disposition began to change. Anna, once highly visible and engaging, was rarely seen at all anymore, and Charles, who was always kind and neighborly, became distant and withdrawn. Local residents were baffled by their behavior.But their curiosity soon turned to suspicion when Anna Homeyer suddenly disappeared, leaving the town with a number of unanswered questions: Why was Charles Homeyer, a married man, receiving numerous lonely hearts magazines and scores of letters from unattached women all over the country?Why was he burning his wife's clothing and selling off her personal belongings?Why did he leave Factoryville, only to return with his wife's most cherished possession?Where was Anna?And what was that foul, putrid odor billowing from the Homeyers' chimney?

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In 1948, when elderly Anna Homeyer and her much younger husband, Charles, decided to sell their home in the Bronx and move to Pennsylvania, residents of the small town of Factoryville couldn't understand why. With no family or friends in the area, the isolated little village seemed an odd choice for strangers to relocate to. But Factoryville warmly welcomed their new neighbors, who seemed eager to fit in-at first. Soon, however, the Homeyers' pleasant disposition began to change. Anna, once highly visible and engaging, was rarely seen at all anymore, and Charles, who was always kind and neighborly, became distant and withdrawn. Local residents were baffled by their behavior.    But their curiosity soon turned to suspicion when Anna Homeyer suddenly disappeared, leaving the town with a number of unanswered questions: Why was Charles Homeyer, a married man, receiving numerous lonely hearts magazines and scores of letters from unattached women all over the country?  Why was he burning his wife's clothing and selling off her personal belongings?  Why did he leave Factoryville, only to return with his wife's most cherished possession?  Where was Anna?  And what was that foul, putrid odor billowing from the Homeyers' chimney?

Tantor Audio

A man finds his aunt bludgeoned to death in the living room of her elegant Forty Fort home. A teenage girl disappears on her way home from Coatesville High School. A reputed witch turns up dead in Pottsville. A young woman seemingly helps solve her own murder after she dies in a Philadelphia park. True-crime author Tammy Mal digs up facts on four of Pennsylvania’s weirdest killings in her book Tortured Minds: Pennsylvania’s Most Bizarre—But Forgotten—Murders. These 1930s crimes have long fallen into obscurity, but Mal deftly revives them in stark detail, from discovery of the body and through the trial. Ghosts, witches, resentment, and sex factor into these crimes, giving them a chilling edge as Mal brings them back to life in her latest true-crime book. It’s a look into just what tortured minds can do, certain to convince you to lock your doors after dark.

Tortured Minds: Pennsylvania's Most Bizarre--But Forgotten--Murders

Modern crime is PG compared to the stuff that happened years ago. This collection shows that crimes of our past are often more brutal than anything that would come after it. Included in this collection are seven stories about historic crimes. They include: Joseph Bell, the Servant Girl Annihilation, Bela Kiss, V. Gordon Childe, Jean Bastien-Thiry, the Cleveland torso murder, Sam Sheppard.   These books may always be purchased individually.

Chilling Historical Crimes: Volume 2

Mason, Fergus

Edwards, Wallace

Huddleston, Tim

Susquehanna County: an area rich in history, natural resources, and long-forgotten crime. September 27, 1873, New Milford, Pa. When two women are found horribly mutilated and lying dead on the railroad tracks, everyone just assumes it’s a tragic accident. But when it’s determined that Margaret and Mary O’Mara have been brutally murdered, the hunt is on for a sadistic killer. October 19, 1897, Rush, Pa. Authorities couldn’t fathom who would want to beat 68-year-old Jack Pepper to death until a young woman, looking to even the score with her cheating ex-lover paid them a visit. October 3, 1921, Union Dale, Pa. After prosperous cattle dealer, Burns Lyon, is found robbed and murdered in his barn, the case quickly goes cold. When police finally make an arrest years later, they are confident they’ve solved the crime. But have they? October 29, 1922, Susquehanna, Pa. Who bludgeoned 80-year-old Civil War vet, Cyrus Payne, to death? What happened to the $1000 bill he’d been showing off only days earlier? And who is the strange young boy who calls Cyrus his “best friend?” Take a journey back in time to discover that murder and mayhem in the old days was not all that different than it is today.

Murder in Susquehanna County

Anne Walsh was born in 1931; a time when women were supposed to be content to marry, raise a family and keep house. But Anne Walsh wasn't like most women. Having grown up during the depression and lived through WWII, Anne entered nursing school determined to make a life of her own. Juggling marriage, a career and eight children, Anne was no stranger to hard work and heartache, but when her oldest daughter was murdered and the police tried to close the case as a suicide, Anne became a crusader for justice as well. This is the compelling, true story of one woman's courage, determination and triumph over tragedy.

The Nightingale Sings

Crowley, Anne C

Memoirs

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Little Girl Lost: The True Story of the Vandling Murder

Little Girl Lost: The True Story of the Vandling Murder

Disposable Income: A True Story of Sex, Greed and Im-purr-fect Murder

Disposable Income: A True Story of Sex, Greed and Im-purr-fect Murder

Disposable Income: A True Story of Sex, Greed and Im-purr-fect Murder

Disposable Income: A True Story of Sex, Greed and Im-purr-fect Murder

Tortured Minds: Pennsylvania's Most Bizarre--But Forgotten--Murders

Chilling Historical Crimes: Volume 2

Murder in Susquehanna County

The Nightingale Sings