When the headless and mutilated corpse of an eccentric orange farmer named Sam McMillan was discovered submerged in a Florida lake in October of 1882, suspicion pointed to a young Englishman, Archie Newton, recently forced to flee London due to a titillating scandal.
My guest is Andrew Fink, author of “Murder on the Florida Frontier: The True Story Behind Sanford’s Headless Miser Legend”. He utilized his unique perspective as an attorney to research and document this little known but fascinating murder case.
I am excited to read and explore this story..I am completing a bit of research before starting Chapter one. I am already drawn in from the acknowledgements and I can only imagine the actual experience of piecing this mystery together. Florida is my home State and Thank You for the introduction. I am an avid reader and follow True Crimes..I will read,than research names as to actually walk through this story the way the author intended.
Hi Lisa. Thanks for your comment, and glad it inspired you to get the book!