The East River Ripper The Mysterious 1891 Murder of Old Shakespeare

"The investigation and trial of New York City's grisly Ripper murder case is a detailed and fascinating look at law enforcement in the late 1800s. Dekle's expert commentary skillfully navigates us through the forensic details. His brilliant analysis is spot on!"-Mark E. Safarik, criminal profiler (Ret.), FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit, author of Spree Killers: Practical Classifications for Law Enforcement and Criminology

"Dekle's vast criminal trial experience and very dedicated research put his readers at the scene and in the courtroom as he explains the events of this historic case. A vivid and fascinating story, The East River Ripper is one of Dekle's best historic crime books."-James M. Dedman III, director of academics (Ret.), National District Attorneys Association

"Award-winning author George 'Bob' Dekle has produced a masterful book about courtroom legend Francis L. Wellman. Bringing 1890s New York to life, the author tells the engrossing true story of Wellman's 'Jack the Ripper' style murder case."-Ronald H. Clark, distinguished practitioner in residence, Seattle University Law School