Living Dreams
Living Dreams by Sherry Leppert, published by AuthorHouse in 2001, is a work of fiction that delves into various intriguing narratives. This edition, comprising 228 pages, presents a multifaceted exploration of crime and justice through the lens of a feature reporter, John Gardner, who investigates the double murder conviction of Maurice, a French soldier. The story unfolds as Gardner interviews Maurice in prison, leading to a reinvestigation of the trial’s facts and evidence, ultimately revealing unexpected conclusions.
Readers will encounter a blend of themes, including judicial confusion and the complexities of hypnotism, as the narrative weaves through different cases and characters. One subplot involves a voodoo curse that complicates the life of a character named Henry, while another highlights the chaos caused by identical twins in the courtroom. Through these interconnected stories, the book examines the nuances of crime and the legal system, providing insight into the challenges faced by those involved in such cases.
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JOHN GARDNER, feature reporter for the St. Petersburg Times, felt something was wrong with the double murder conviction of Maurice, a French Soldier of Fortune, who spoke little English. Maurice received two consecutive life sentences for the murders. At the urging of John and years after the trial, the author agreed to interview Maurice in the Florida State prison. Later they would enter into and reinvestigate the facts and evidence used at the trial. Together they uncovered many facets of the case that confirmed John’s original suspicions. The result was an unusual conclusion.
VOODOO: Henry lost one leg because of a voodoo curse and he wasn’t about to lose the other leg because of his neighbor’s voodoo curse. A double barreled blast from his shotgun ended that curse and began another.
JUDICIAL CONFUSION: Identical twins were causing a problem for the local police. The police decided to solve their problem by charging them with several crimes. As a prank, the twins decided to switch identities at booking. Confusion reigned in the courthouse.
HYPNOTISM: The author learned about hypnotism and began to introduce the theories into his numerous criminal trials and practice. The result, through trial and error, provides detail and insight into the ability of attorneys to hypnotize juries. The bottom line, substitute the word “suggestibility” for the word “hypnotism.”
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