Dusty-backed rattlesnakes, coldly oblivious to an artificial world, were displayed in an unlikely place: the storefront windows of the two-story 1907 Shirley Opera House, Atwood, KS. Rawlins County boys tasted fear and conquered it by rapping on the wavery panes of original glass, hoping to create a strike. This was an ageless form of entertainment, baiting danger at the expense of a perceived enemy. It was not, however, fit entertainment for the … [Read more...]
Book Trailer for UNDER A FULL MOON
Check out the official trailer for UNDER A FULL MOON, featuring the real locations you'll read about! See all photos from UNDER A FULL MOON in the Gallery. UNDER A FULL MOON: The Last Lynching in Kansas tells of the tragic abduction and death of an eight-year-old girl at the hands of a repeat offender in 1932. This crime stands apart as the last mob lynching in Kansas. Based on true events, this account takes a deep dive into the psycho-social … [Read more...]
Follow The Historic Events That Led To The Last Lynching In Kansas In UNDER A FULL MOON
About the Book UNDER A FULL MOON: The Last Lynching in Kansas tells of the tragic abduction and death of an eight-year-old girl at the hands of a repeat offender in 1932. This crime stands apart as the last mob lynching in Kansas. Based on true events, this account takes a deep dive into the psycho-social complexities of pioneer times and their impact on this particular crime and the justice meted out to the perpetrator. Beginning in the year … [Read more...]
UNDER A FULL MOON Gallery
Photos from Alice Kay Hill's new true crime detailing the events leading to the last lynching in Kansas … [Read more...]
