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Murder spree in 19th century Chicago sketches
Gerald Shanly, a New York journalist, proposes a theory behind a string of grisly murders against black domestic workers in 1864 to 1885 Chicago. He interviews the town editor, notes widespread arrests, and questions police leads as he seeks to uncover the killer.
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