Wicked North Alabama
Wicked North Alabama by Jacquelyn Procter Reeves, published by History Press in 2009, explores the darker aspects of Alabama’s history through a collection of true crime narratives. This edition, comprising 126 pages, delves into stories that range from well-known local scandals to lesser-known incidents, revealing the complexities of life in North Alabama. The author, a resident of Huntsville, presents these tales with thorough research and engaging writing.
Readers will find a variety of intriguing accounts, including the notorious actions of Lincoln’s brother-in-law and the chilling story of a man who buried his wife’s dismembered body. The book also covers the reign of terror instigated by Huntsville’s Southwest Molester and the infamous Black Widow of Hazel Green. By intertwining elements of history, criminology, and social science, Wicked North Alabama offers a comprehensive look at the region’s past, making it a notable addition for those interested in true crime and local history.
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Even in paradise, evil sometimes creeps in.
Thoughts of Alabama invite images of Confederate jasmine and fertile cotton fields, sweet iced tea and Southern hospitality, but there’s a darker side to the state’s history. Some of the stories captured within the pages of this book are well known to the good folks of North Alabama; others are less familiar. The scandals of Lincoln’s brother-in-law, the reign of terror created by Huntsville’s Southwest Molester, the Decatur man who buried his wife’s dismembered body under the fish pond and the beautiful Black Widow of Hazel Green–all of these stories are well researched and masterfully written by Huntsville author Jacquelyn Procter Reeves. True-crime fans will appreciate this treasury of stories spanning nearly two hundred years of North Alabama history.
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