Murder in Minnesota: A Collection of True Cases

by Walter Trenerry

This treasury of vintage crime offers a vivid picture of Minnesota from the time it achieved statehood in 1858 through 1917. It also traces the gradual changes in social attitudes from the days of frontier justice to the abolishment of capital punishment in 1911.

280 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 15, 1962

Reviews

[Pam Fossen]

Short stories about Minnesota murders from 1858-1917.

[Lb]

Very interesting to a Minnesotan.

[Amy (DemonKittie)]

This was written in 1962, but it is actually pretty fascinating. I guess I never really thought about what Minnesota was like before it was settled and made a state. Incredibly interesting read and gave me some interesting ideas.

[Ronnie Cramer]

This collection of homicide cases was originally published in 1962. Some chapters were fascinating, others boring. Overall I'd have to say I enjoyed reading it.

[Daniel]

A few interesting cases for Minnesotan's, but overall just a so-so read. Not bad, just not a must read for me.

[Brittany Fox]

A tough read ... Slow.... But if you are from Minnesota the stories are neat. I would read one chapter and then pick up a more interesting novel. Took me two months to read this but I am glad I did.