Evidence of Murder by Bill McClellan

A Missouri True Crime Investigation of Ed Post, Bathtub Drowning, and $700,000 Insurance Fraud

In July 1986, thirty-two-year-old Julie Weflen Post drowned in a hotel bathtub in Clayton, Missouri, while traveling with her husband, successful executive Ed Post. Ed claimed he was out jogging when the accident occurred, but hotel staff and medical examiners noted suspicious physical details.

St. Louis investigative journalist Bill McClellan details the homicide inquiry that unraveled Ed Post's secret extra-marital affairs and $700,000 life insurance policies. The book covers the circumstantial forensic evidence, water displacement studies, and high-profile Missouri trial that resulted in Post's murder conviction.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Bill McClellan delivers a sharp work of investigative crime reporting focused on forensic hydrology and circumstantial legal strategy. Perfect for readers of Ann Rule, Joe McGinniss, and Vincent Bugliosi.