The Hanging of Betsey Reed
A Wabash River Tragedy on the Illinois Frontier

A new book from author
    Rick Kelsheimer ...
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In 1845 twenty thousand people gathered in Lawrenceville, Illinois, to witness the hanging of Betsey Reed for poisoning her husband.

Considered a witch by some, a victim by others;

this is her story.

Rick's next Book Signing will be at...

Palestine Labor Day Festival
Sat., Sept. 5
    in front of the Palestine Art Center