Troy Terwilliger’s Reviews > The Witch of New York: The Trials of Polly Bodine and the Cursed Birth of Tabloid Justice > Status Update

“No, I am never frightened of a jackass.”

The contrast between the screaming mob at the first trial and the tactical, exhausted atmosphere of the later proceedings really shows how the legal system slowly tried to claw back its integrity from the circus.

At Chapter 40, Hortis is bringing you right to the edge of the final resolution. The narrative arc that started with a horrific discovery on Christmas Day and descended into a "witch hunt" fueled by "violent notions and potions" is finally reaching its true legal conclusion.

Really this book is a witch trial for a murder charge.. perfect for anyone experiencing guilt or shame over anything.

Due process where?

It’s a sobering reminder that "Yellow Journalism" wasn't a fluke—it was a business model.