Death of Innocence by Pete Meyer

Death of Innocence: The True Story of an Unspeakable Teenage Crime by Peter Meyer

Author Peter Meyer delivers a harrowing account of the crime that devastated Rutland, Vermont in Death of Innocence. In 1988, young sisters Julie and Melissa Hansen were abducted, tortured, raped, and murdered by local teenagers David Patch and Roger Brown. Meyer meticulously reconstructs the intense manhunt, the emotionally shattering trial, and the controversial verdicts that followed, exploring the impact of extreme juvenile crime on a small town's sense of safety and justice.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Confront the harrowing reality of extreme juvenile violence in Peter Meyer's meticulously researched account. Follow the intense investigation into the murders of Julie and Melissa Hansen in Rutland, VT. Grapple with the controversial trial outcome and the enduring questions about youth, evil, and justice.