In
the year of 1896, a crime would stir a whirlwind of fears
in a small little community known as Pleasant Valley in
southern Richland County, Ohio. By the end of the day on
July 19th of that year, an entire family would mysteriously
perish from this earth. All, that is, except the childish
and socially awkward 23 year old daughter, Celia 'Ceely'
Rose. It was a meticulous, yet gruesome deed and all the
citizens of this peaceful community demanded justice. No
one was certain, but they all knew that Celia Rose had a
hand in the mystifying deaths.
Triple
Murder: the Crimes Committed by Celia Rose explores the
complex details of the horrific events perpetrated by, and
the subsequent trial of, this infamous figure in Ohio?s
history. Through numerous first hand accounts, scores of
period newspapers, biographies of those involved, and more,
this illustrated history by Brett J Mitchell reveals the
documents crucial to understanding the accuracy of this
affair.
Brett
Mitchell, an Ohio native, is a graduate of Belmont University.
His previous research led to the publication of the biography
Bandits, Stalkers, & Murder: Life of the 'Tetched' Phoebe
Wise. Mitchell currently serves on the interpretive staff
at Malabar Farm State Park in southern Richland County,
Ohio and is actively involved in the preservation of the
history of Pleasant Valley.
50
pages. Booklet. Illustrated.
$11.95
The
'Tetched' Phoebe Wise by Brett
J Mitchell
She
lived alone on the heights that overlooked the city. Her
neighbors called her 'tetched'. She was tortured by bandits
seeking a hidden treasure buried in the walls of her home.
She killed a mad man with a Winchester .32 whose love lust
turned into a fanatic infatuation. She wore wide brimmed
hats decorated with fresh flowers, a long yellow taffeta
with a trailing train, and lacey gloves revealing her worthless
gems all the while shaking her fist and lashing out at those
who dared to glance her way. She conversed with only those
she thought worthy and talked to dogs and her guard horse
as though they were her friends. Though she was made famous
by Pulitzer-Prize winning novelist and distant relative
Louis Bromfield, it was simply the life she led that would
create a legend of Phoebe Wise. Her life seemed surreal
and her stories are what fiction is made of. Yet, her life
was anything but fiction.
Bandits,
Stalkers, & Murder: Life of the Tetched Phoebe Wise
explores the intricate details and fascinating stories of
this eccentric and infamous Ohio legend who played a pivotal
role in the fictional novels by the Pulitzer-prize winning
author Louis Bromfield....
Through
period newspapers, historical maps, rare documents, scores
of photographs, and first hand accounts, Bandits, Stalkers,
& Murder: Life of the Tetched Phoebe Wise reveals the
true and extraordinary story of this legendary figure......
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In 1896, several years after the nation learned of the
horrific story of Lizzy Borden, a similiar and just as horrific crime would
occur between the peaceful valley walls of southern Richland County Ohio. It
was a crime with every element of human emotion. Forbidden love. Youthful desire.
Revenge and Murder.
In the little white house which still stands in that
quiet valley, Ceely Rose would poison her entire family. Not once, but twice.
Her name lives in legend. Her spirit still abounds. And now, thanks to Brett
J Mitchell, Mark Sebastian Jordan, 'Wapak' Jim Bowsher, and the History Channel
her story is told. For more information about Celia Rose (Ceely) visit us today:he
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