Whisper To The Black Candle: Voodoo, Murder, And The Case Of Anjette Lyles (P360/Mrc) - Softcover

Mercer University Press

Softcover

ISBN 10: 088146046X ISBN 13: 9780881460469

Publisher: Mercer University Press, 2002

Synopsis

In the 1950s, Macon, Georgia, was a sleepy little town where doors remained unlocked and crime was something that occurred in other places. Anjette Lyle’s restaurant was a popular gathering place. It was the place to go for lunch to hear the latest news. Then, one day, Anjette Lyles was charged with the murders of two husbands, her mother-in-law, and her nine-year-old daughter, all committed over the course of seven years. The case was the most sensational Macon had ever seen. The newspaper accounts spiced up the allegations of murder with references to voodoo ceremonies and black magic. The trial attracted record crowds and received worldwide coverage. Anjette Lyles was a glamorous figure and spectators stood in line for hours, hoping for just a glimpse of the defendant. Both lucidly written and emotionally engaging, this is the story of a woman who was called both “cold-blooded” and the “sweetest woman I ever knew,” and despite overwhelming evidence and her conviction, many still believe that she was innocent.

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Review:

The case captivated Macon, the South, and even made headlines across the nation, and White manages to captivate the reader the same way.—Macon Telegraph

Jaclyn White paints a vivid portrait of the mysterious woman and recreates the mood of the time. Brilliantly researched.—Atlanta Journal-Constitution

About the Author:

Jaclyn Weldon White was born, raised and has lived all her life in the South. She was a police officer for six years. As a patrolman she investigated street crimes and traffic offenses. She worked for four years as a detective with the same department, investigating murders, sex crimes, burglaries and other offenses. She left police work to take a position as administrator for a large metropolitan Atlanta juvenile court, a position she held for sixteen years. She is the author of eight books and numerous articles which have appeared in local and regional magazines.

About this edition

• Publisher: Mercer University Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 088146046X
• ISBN 13: 9780881460469
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 277