Hannah Mary Tabbs and the Disembodied Torso: A Tale of Race, Sex, and Violence in America by Kali Nicole Gross

Hannah Mary Tabbs and the Disembodied Torso: A Tale of Race, Sex, and Violence in America

Kali Nicole Gross

224 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

nonfiction crime history true crime informative reflective slow-paced
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Hannah Mary Tabbs and the Disembodied Torso: A Tale of Race, Sex, and Violence in America by Kali Nicole Gross is a gripping and stimulating read that will captivate anyone fascinated by the intersection of true crime, social justice, and the complexities of Black women's experiences, making it a must-read for those interested in the darker corners of American history and the ongoing struggles of Black women.

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Shortly after a dismembered torso was discovered by a pond outside Philadelphia in 1887, investigators homed in on two suspects: Hannah Mary Tabbs, a married, working class, black woman, and George Wilson, a former neighbor that Tabbs implicated a...

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informative: 100%

dark: 44%

sad: 44%

tense: 33%

mysterious: 22%

reflective: 22%

adventurous: 11%

challenging: 11%


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