New York Times journalist Dena Kleiman meticulously reconstructs the disturbing case of Cheryl Pierson in A Deadly Silence. Behind her Long Island cheerleader facade, 16-year-old Cheryl harbored a dark secret: years of horrific abuse by her father, James. In 1986, desperation led her to hire classmate Sean Pica to murder him. Kleiman delves into the hidden trauma, the shocking patricide plot, and the complex investigation and legal battle that followed this unthinkable suburban crime.
Why You’ll Love This Book
Go beyond the sensational headlines of the Cheryl Pierson murder plot. Discover the harrowing story of years of hidden abuse that led a teenage cheerleader to orchestrate her father's death. Dena Kleiman offers a powerful, insightful account of family secrets and desperate measures.
