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Never Seen Again: A Ruthless Lawyer, His Beautiful Wife, and the Murder that Tore a Family Apart
Perry March was a brilliant attorney working for one of the top law firms in Nashville, Tennessee. When he married Janet Levine, a painter whose beauty was as striking as her art, he seemed to have it all. But their marriage began to deteriorate, and soon he and Janet did nothing but fight—often in front of their two young children. Janet decided to make an appointment with a divorce lawyer…When Janet first went missing, Perry told family members and police that she had gone on vacation, then left him and the kids for good. Since there was no body to be found, and no evidence linking him to any crime, Perry was a free man. But as police kept digging for clues, shocking facts about Perry's past came to the surface—infidelity, money trouble, sexual obsession. It would be ten years before authorities apprehended Perry, who had been living a double-life in Mexico. He would be extradited back to Nashville… and charged with his wife's murder.
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254 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2008
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September 15, 2010
Never Seen Again (Jean March)
True crime story. Janet March was about to divorce her husband.
The last five years of their marriage was rocky, arguments, financial issues and suspected thoughts of infidelity. Then one night an argument occurred and Janet disappeared never to be found. The number one suspect was her husband Perry March. But can he be convicted without the body.
A very intense story, with legal battles, custody issues, not to mention homes and money in Mexico. Add to this, Perry and his father -in- Law are both lawyers. I found this to be an emotional read, and could not help feeling for the children. In a situation like this the children are the ones who lose.
True crime story. Janet March was about to divorce her husband.
The last five years of their marriage was rocky, arguments, financial issues and suspected thoughts of infidelity. Then one night an argument occurred and Janet disappeared never to be found. The number one suspect was her husband Perry March. But can he be convicted without the body.
A very intense story, with legal battles, custody issues, not to mention homes and money in Mexico. Add to this, Perry and his father -in- Law are both lawyers. I found this to be an emotional read, and could not help feeling for the children. In a situation like this the children are the ones who lose.
January 1, 2017
This is the third book on the Perry/Janet March homicide. Though published nine years ago, I didn't know it existed until recently.
Shows what a lousy researcher i am on a case that has been of great interest to me.
I knew Perry's father, Arthur, and had some experience with Perry.
I read it as research on a project of my own.
When I was first exposed to this case on 48 Hours Mystery, I believed that Perry had killed his wife in a fit of rage, some degree or another of manslaughter.
I still believe that.
There is no doubt in my mind that the billing charge should never have been brought. Such a charge had never before or since been criminally charged.
The evidence on the conspiracy to commit murder charge speaks for itself.
Perry was an arrogant a**h*le.
Arthur was as well, though with Arthur I would say he was a lovable a**h*le.
Perry got what he deserved.
Perry caused Arthur to lose his life.
Unlike Glasgow, the author of An Unfinished Canvas, and Gary C. King, author of Love, Lies, and Murder, both of whom did a good job of semi-reserving judgment on Perry until all the facts unfolded, this King, unrelated I assume to the other King, did a hatchet job on someone, Perry, who had already been cut up. This is even reflected in the title, Never Seen Again: A Ruthless Lawyer.
However, this book presents many more quotes from the trials and, if accurate, which I assume they must have been if publication was vetted as it must have been, shows Perry to be more guilty, a bigger a**h*le than I ever suspected he was, as well as more stupid than I could ever have imagined.
For my purposes as a novelist, I can't spend anymore time researching the truth of the claims here. But, I'm afraid i have to believe them.
This is a must read for anyone interested in the March saga.
Shows what a lousy researcher i am on a case that has been of great interest to me.
I knew Perry's father, Arthur, and had some experience with Perry.
I read it as research on a project of my own.
When I was first exposed to this case on 48 Hours Mystery, I believed that Perry had killed his wife in a fit of rage, some degree or another of manslaughter.
I still believe that.
There is no doubt in my mind that the billing charge should never have been brought. Such a charge had never before or since been criminally charged.
The evidence on the conspiracy to commit murder charge speaks for itself.
Perry was an arrogant a**h*le.
Arthur was as well, though with Arthur I would say he was a lovable a**h*le.
Perry got what he deserved.
Perry caused Arthur to lose his life.
Unlike Glasgow, the author of An Unfinished Canvas, and Gary C. King, author of Love, Lies, and Murder, both of whom did a good job of semi-reserving judgment on Perry until all the facts unfolded, this King, unrelated I assume to the other King, did a hatchet job on someone, Perry, who had already been cut up. This is even reflected in the title, Never Seen Again: A Ruthless Lawyer.
However, this book presents many more quotes from the trials and, if accurate, which I assume they must have been if publication was vetted as it must have been, shows Perry to be more guilty, a bigger a**h*le than I ever suspected he was, as well as more stupid than I could ever have imagined.
For my purposes as a novelist, I can't spend anymore time researching the truth of the claims here. But, I'm afraid i have to believe them.
This is a must read for anyone interested in the March saga.
July 22, 2022
I feel the author has presented a relatively unbiased account of the story of Perry and Janet March. It is a complicated story involving several trials which necessitates some repetition, and the investigation itself goes on for ten years.
On August 15, 1996, Janet and Perry March have a great big argument, and Janet disappears. Perry says she packed her bags and left for a "twelve-day vacation." Janet's parents, Carolyn and Larry Levine, are immediately convinced that Perry murdered her. You'll find all the details in the book.
After she is reported missing by Perry and the Levines, the matter is investigated as a missing person case. After about three weeks, Janet's car is found. Now Janet is a missing person with possible foul play involved. However, at this point, there is no evidence of homicide and no evidence that Perry has done anything wrong. That does not prevent the Levines from loudly proclaiming that Perry has murdered their daughter.
I did not like the Levines. Did you already guess? They are quick to throw around their money and clout to get their way. Their sense of entitlement, privilege and "treat me no differently than you would the queen" attitude really riled me. They seemed to think they owned Perry because they had helped him financially. Now they persecuted him endlessly, battled him for custody of his children, tried to reduce him to a pauper. They kidnapped the children from school because they didn't want Perry to have them.
Now I believe crime should be punished. However, before a crime has been established, a person is considered innocent. That is fair but frequently ignored. But on to the trial(s).
At the time of trial, there is still no body and the circumstantial (and a few drops of direct) evidence is flimsy. No body, no confession; the evidence relied on is obtained from jail inmates. In addition, a judge reneged on a plea deal. The whole process made a mockery of our justice system. If you're still reading, I'll point out that when several sentences run concurrently, they are all served at the same time. When they run consecutively, one sentence must be served before starting the next one.
In closing, let me just say, if you keep poking the bear, be prepared to run.
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On August 15, 1996, Janet and Perry March have a great big argument, and Janet disappears. Perry says she packed her bags and left for a "twelve-day vacation." Janet's parents, Carolyn and Larry Levine, are immediately convinced that Perry murdered her. You'll find all the details in the book.
After she is reported missing by Perry and the Levines, the matter is investigated as a missing person case. After about three weeks, Janet's car is found. Now Janet is a missing person with possible foul play involved. However, at this point, there is no evidence of homicide and no evidence that Perry has done anything wrong. That does not prevent the Levines from loudly proclaiming that Perry has murdered their daughter.
I did not like the Levines. Did you already guess? They are quick to throw around their money and clout to get their way. Their sense of entitlement, privilege and "treat me no differently than you would the queen" attitude really riled me. They seemed to think they owned Perry because they had helped him financially. Now they persecuted him endlessly, battled him for custody of his children, tried to reduce him to a pauper. They kidnapped the children from school because they didn't want Perry to have them.
Now I believe crime should be punished. However, before a crime has been established, a person is considered innocent. That is fair but frequently ignored. But on to the trial(s).
At the time of trial, there is still no body and the circumstantial (and a few drops of direct) evidence is flimsy. No body, no confession; the evidence relied on is obtained from jail inmates. In addition, a judge reneged on a plea deal. The whole process made a mockery of our justice system. If you're still reading, I'll point out that when several sentences run concurrently, they are all served at the same time. When they run consecutively, one sentence must be served before starting the next one.
In closing, let me just say, if you keep poking the bear, be prepared to run.
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February 12, 2022
A passion murder, no body and a long drawn out legal battle to get the culprit to book. Well written. Unfortunately the author is also guilty of the curse of true crime writers to provide information that is not really relevant.
February 9, 2022
Very well written. This is a great story if you truly want to know what it's like having a malignant narcissist in your life. Perry March is a nightmare.
March 5, 2022
Being from Nashville I remember this case and it seemed to never end. Finally, Perry was found guilty, but Janet’s remains have never been found. The author did a good job in telling the story.
June 5, 2022
Boring read
This book went to events over and over. Very difficult read.
Would not recommend to anyone. Could have been done in a few pages.
This book went to events over and over. Very difficult read.
Would not recommend to anyone. Could have been done in a few pages.
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August 7, 2022Perry is definitely ruthless. This is a good read and will hold your interest even though you can predict, pretty accurately, the outcome. I would recommend it for true crime readers.
August 4, 2023
What a horrible story. I am so glad that Perry finally got what he deserved.
August 3, 2025
Compelling true crime story of a husband that kills his wife . He was a lawyer hired by her father.
December 3, 2010
This is a true crime story. Janet March and her husband were about to get divorced. The last five years of there marriage was very rocky,fincial issues, arguements and suspected infidelity. During an arguement one night Janet disappeared.The number one suspect is always the spouse. But without a body can they convict her husband of her disappearance? I found this to be a very emotional story. And i could not help feeling sorry for the children they are the one,s who suffer the most.
August 9, 2008
This is a True Crime book I am reading. It is a good book but unfortunately it is about a husband killing his wife, and his own father's helping him dispose of the body. I am not done reading this book yet but I hope they string the both of them up for this crime.
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March 2, 2016This book tells the unforeseen story of Janet and Perry March. It is able to give account of the murder of Janet March and the custody battle the grandparents of the Janet March kids had to do in order to obtain visitation with the children.
March 24, 2015
Yet again I am reminded there are creepy people out there, and sometimes smart women marry them...
May 12, 2021
Straight-forward and concise (just over 200 pages). Not bad at all, but definitely not for fans of more detailed, in-depth works.
February 27, 2015
It was a good true crime book.
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