Real life police detective Michael J. Worden shares his insights and experiences in the world of paranormal research. Ghost Detective is a fascinating look at ghost hunting and Michael uses wit, humor and common sense to engage the reader from beginning to end. This book is great for anyone who is interested in ghosts or ghost hunting. Experienced investigators and the novice ghost hunter alike will enjoy this book.

Ghost Detective

Worden, Michael J.

Biographies & Memoirs

Sisu Books Publishing

The Murder of Richard Jennings: The True Story of New York's First Murder for Hire

The brutal murder of Richard Jennings in December of 1818 would gain notoriety as the first murder for hire in New York. It would also be remembered as an imperfect crime. Four men - James Teed, David Dunning, David Conkling and Jack Hodges - and one woman, Hannah Teed, had conspired to murder Jennings after losing a protracted court battle over a parcel of land. Poorly made plans and rumors in the close knit community of Sugar Loaf led to a quick unraveling of the conspiracy and arrest of the perpetrators. Future President Martin Van Buren assisted in prosecuting the case which ended up with two men in prison and two men to face the hangman before a crowd of almost 20,000 people. One of the men spared the noose would later end up a renowned Christian with a memorial in his honor. Author and police detective Michael J. Worden explores the complexity of this incident in an entertaining yet historically accurate manner. Worden examines the case from the origins of the dispute, to the plot, murder, and aftermath. Worden has redefined what a true crime book should be.

History

Americas

Lynched by a Mob! The 1892 Lynching of Robert Lewis in Port Jervis, New York

On the evening of June 2, 1892, a frenzied mob dragged Robert Lewis nearly a half a mile through the streets of Port Jervis, New York, before hanging him from the limb of a tree. Lewis, an African American, was no stranger to the village: he had lived and worked in Port Jervis all his life. But on that fateful night, Lewis stood accused of brutally raping a young, white woman named Lena McMahon, and for that he would suffer an ignominious death. Local authorities and civic leaders were powerless to stop the raging mob, and, despite the large number of witnesses present, nobody was ever held accountable for his murder. 130 years later the complete story of the lynching is told. Was Lewis set up to commit the crime? Who instigated the mob? Why wasn't anyone held accountable? Author Michael J. Worden has spent years researching the details of the case, uncovering court documents that haven't been seen in 130 years, and tracking down the ultimate fate of Lena McMahon.

True Crime

2023 Gold Medal in True Crime - Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY). 
2023 Winner in True Crime - Next Generation Indie Book Awards.\nThe award winning account of the lynching of Robert Lewis!\nOn the evening of June 2, 1892, a frenzied mob dragged Robert Lewis nearly a half a mile through the streets of Port Jervis, New York, before hanging him from the limb of a tree. Lewis, an African American, was no stranger to the village: he had lived and worked in Port Jervis all his life. But on that fateful night, Lewis stood accused of brutally raping a young, white woman named Lena McMahon, and for that he would suffer an ignominious death. Local authorities and civic leaders were powerless to stop the raging mob, and, despite the large number of witnesses present, nobody was ever held accountable for his murder. 130 years later the complete story of the lynching is told. Was Lewis set up to commit the crime? Who instigated the mob? Why wasn't anyone held accountable? Author Michael J. Worden has spent years researching the details of the case, uncovering court documents that haven't been seen in 130 years, and tracking down the ultimate fate of Lena McMahon.

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Ghost Detective

The Murder of Richard Jennings: The True Story of New York's First Murder for Hire

The Murder of Richard Jennings: The True Story of New York's First Murder for Hire

Lynched by a Mob! The 1892 Lynching of Robert Lewis in Port Jervis, New York

Lynched by a Mob! The 1892 Lynching of Robert Lewis in Port Jervis, New York