Human Sacrifice

by James P. Moore

A newly revised edition of James Moore's book on the Sarah Cherry Murder case, and the author's belief that the wrong man, Dennis Dechaine, is spending his life in jail for the crime when all of the scientific evidence points elsewhere.

418 pages, Paperback

First published October 15, 2002

Reviews

[megs_bookrack · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great true crime book. Growing up in Maine around the time of this case, it has stuck in my mind over the years. I was too young when it was going on to pay attention to any of the "news" surrounding this case. This is an interesting read for those curious about possible miscarriages of justice in our system. I would particularly recommend to any person from the state of Maine.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read it adn then decide for yourself if this guy is guilty. Sure makes you think about the element of reasonable doubt.

[Kathleen Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting

This book provides a lot of food for thought about the Maine justice system. Hard to believe it was true.

[Jessica Oakes · Rating 5 out of 5]

A friend gave me this book because she is also fascinated by unsolved true crime. Since the case is back in the news as of last week, I decided to finally read it. It. Did. Not. Disappoint. I burned a day and a half reading through this trip down memory lane as a kid of the 80s. I'm sure it will live in my head for some time.
I Googled the case for more information and saw Sarah's picture featured on my parents' TV nightly. Man, we just didn't know what we didn't know back then. A great read about the tragedy that shaped me that summer. It's worth another look with the advances in DNA analysis. I do not wish for Sarah's family to be subjected to the horrors again, but wouldn't they want to know, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the right guy is locked up?

[Myra]

I am borrowing this from a friend. This is a case that has always interested me, so I am very excited to finally be reading this book.

[Shannon Mongeau · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is an amazing look into the way the justice system works(or does not work) in this case. I am glad that Dennis is finally getting the DNA testing he has asked for all this time!

[Micky Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

All the evidence points to him being innocent and I agree with it

[Airian · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have known that the justice system is flawed, but this book shows how much we can be influenced by rumors and the media.

[Dawn Rossi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Couldn't handle it and didn't finish