Windsor, Connecticut has the legacy of America's deadliest female serial killer, Amy Archer. Between 1908 and 1916, Archer murdered at least 22 people. Real criminal author M. William Phelps records the life and crimes of Archer from
Devil's House: The true story of America's deadliest female serial killer.
Amy and James Archer opened the Archer Elderly and Chronic Disabled Home in 1907. A pioneer in the field of home healthcare in Connecticut, they offer "$1000 in life care" or $7 to $25 a week in food, shelter and medical care. Patients in asylum, institutions and similar facilities are then often referred to as "prisoners".
Archer walked in the town as a Christian with a Bible, reinforcing the community's admiration for the call of her guards. The public called her "Sister Amy." The truth is that Archer has no interest in religion and, as time goes by, there is no formal nurse training. The prisoners of the Archer family died at different speeds. In February 1910, Archer's husband, James, mysteriously expired. Most of Archer's victims died of a deadly tincture, freshly squeezed lemon, warm water, and a little sugar to release bitterness and arsenic. Archer killed residents to create faster bed updates to increase revenue and help her slow debt challenges. The body was removed at night and quickly preserved to prevent investigation.
Michael Gilligan, a respected town dweller, 20-year-old Archer, was also fascinated by her; they soon got married. He also died of an untimely death; Amy was allowed to promptly file an application for his assets with the Probate Court.
Carlan Hollister Goslee is a 22-year-old freelance journalist from a local newspaper. He is a friend of Archer, the first person to suspect Amy's crime. The editor of the newspaper, Clifton Sherman, knows that Goslee's story is important. He showed a high level of professionalism and no longer prints exposure until it finds undeniable evidence that it will take years.
On May 8, 1916, Archer was arrested at home. Up to now, "Amy Sister" has become "Wensa Witch". Her trial began in June 1917; Archer did not take a position. The all-male jury [female did not begin to serve as a jury until later that year] denied her first-degree murder. She was sent to the Connecticut prison; only the governor ordered her fate. The second trial found Archer using a crazy defense. Another turning point that did not appear in the original program allowed Archer to be institutionalized and executed for life.
Phelps not only details the story of Archer, but also describes the concurrency of shaping the history of New England. The region experienced a record heat wave in the first two weeks of July 1911. In order to avoid the pain, the residents slept on the mattress, the business closed, and people drowned. An estimated 2,000 people died in the crisis. Read Phelps' description of the heat wave to appreciate the ubiquitous air conditioning today; it was not common in the United States until after the Second World War. Imagine that in addition to below-standard care, Archer's prisoners must also experience additional discomfort.
Sixteen pages of black and white photographs complete the narrative of Phelps. They portrayed key players, including Archer, the general store where the arsenal was purchased, and the hanging room of the Archer.
In 1941, playwright Joseph Katherine made his debut from
Arsenic and old lace from
On Broadway; this is based on Archer's story. His literary genius created a comedy story about the historical tragedy. Reading Phelps's conclusion, he recorded the deaths of 66 "reported" Archer's House; you realized that Archer's behavior was not a joke. Seeing her murder on paper is a powerful visual effect.
In March 1962, Archer died in an institution in Connecticut, where she lived for nearly 40 years. Interestingly, the local newspaper sown her obituary on page 6 and it was almost an afterthought.
Phelps wrote several books about serial killers and eight books about female murderers. He admitted that some details of the Archer case were lost over time. Despite this, his nearly six years of in-depth research has rewarded you with a fascinating American serial killer.
Orignal From: Real Crime Book - William Phelps's Devil's House - Female Serial Killer Amy Archer
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