Solved! The Savage Slaying of a Humble Housekeeper
— From the Archives: A 1920s Article by Lanie Price —
Dear Reader:
In my last article, I shared with you the tragic and unsettling details of the murder of Mrs. Mildred Evans, the beloved housekeeper who was found dead in the vestibule of Mrs. Clarissa Thompson's townhouse on August 21, 1924. At that time, suspicion fell heavily on two men: Henry Evans, the victim's husband, and Jasper Collins, a handsome handyman with a questionable past. But something didn’t sit right with me—and, thanks to the astute observations of one of our own readers, Mrs. Louise Waites, and your collective input, we have finally uncovered the truth.
This case began with more questions than answers, but I can now share how we solved the crime and brought the true killer to light.
The Festive Mayhem mystery and crime fiction anthology is back for another year! In this fourth edition, thirteen crime writers of color have teamed up to offer you a baker's dozen of brand-new short stories centered around the winter holidays. This collection has everything from uplifting cozies to action-packed thrillers and darker suspense!
One of my stories, “The Townhouse That Cried: A Valentine's Day Haunting,” leads the collection. Set in a gorgeous but haunted townhouse, the story tells how a couple's darkest secrets and a buried past threaten to destroy their relationship and their lives.
