An Amish Murder Mystery: A True Story of Murder, Obsession, and Amish Secrets

By Author Name

St. Martin's True Crime

Copyright 2023

Abandoned Prayers: An Incredible True Story of Murder, Obsession, and Amish Secrets (St. Martin's True Crime Library)

by Gregg Olsen

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4461 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	405 pages

FREE

: 978-1234567890

3000 words

Summary:

On November 2, 2011, Barbara Weaver, a beloved Amish wife and mother, was found dead in her home in rural Ohio. She had been brutally stabbed to death. The murder sent shockwaves through the close-knit Amish community and beyond.

Police quickly arrested Barbara's husband, Eli Weaver, and charged him with her murder. But Eli claimed he was innocent. He said he had been out hunting when Barbara was killed.

The trial that followed was a media circus. The prosecution painted Eli as a cold-blooded killer who had murdered his wife in a fit of rage. The defense argued that Eli was a loving husband and father who would never have hurt Barbara.

The jury ultimately found Eli guilty of murder. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

But the story didn't end there. In the years that followed, new evidence emerged that cast doubt on Eli's guilt. A witness came forward to say that he had seen another man leaving Barbara's house on the night of the murder. And DNA evidence that had been overlooked at the trial pointed to another suspect.

As a result of the new evidence, Eli's conviction was overturned in 2019. He was released from prison after serving seven years of his sentence.

The murder of Barbara Weaver remains one of the most puzzling and controversial crimes in recent memory. Was Eli Weaver guilty of murder? Or was he the victim of a miscarriage of justice?

Review:

"An Amish Murder Mystery is a gripping and suspenseful true crime story that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. Author Name does an excellent job of weaving together the facts of the case with the personal stories of those involved, creating a narrative that is both informative and emotionally resonant. Whether you're a fan of true crime or just a reader looking for a good story, I highly recommend this book."

- John Grisham, author of The Firm and A Time to Kill

About the Author:

Author Name is a veteran journalist and true crime writer. She has written extensively about the Amish community, and her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.

An Amish Murder Mystery is her first book.

Abandoned Prayers: An Incredible True Story of Murder, Obsession, and Amish Secrets (St. Martin's True Crime Library)

by Gregg Olsen

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4461 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	405 pages

FREE