Innocence Taken: The Ziemba Children and a Town's Darkest Hour

By Adrian L. Brooks

A summer afternoon. Two children vanish. A community shattered forever.

How does a quiet, working-class town like Old Forge, Pennsylvania, become the center of one of the most haunting crimes in state history? What happens when the suspect isn't a stranger-but a 15-year-old boy from just next door?

Innocence Taken dives deep into the real-life horror that gripped a town in 1981 when Cheryl and Christopher Ziemba were found murdered in an abandoned mining pit. With chilling precision and deep compassion, Adrian L. Brooks delivers a gripping narrative that explores the tragedy, the trial, and the unanswered questions that still echo four decades later.

But what if justice isn't as simple as guilty or innocent?
Can a child truly understand the weight of death?
And how does a family, a town, a nation, ever recover from the unthinkable?

This isn't just another true crime book. It's an emotional journey that challenges the limits of justice, explores juvenile accountability, and captures the raw, human cost of violence.

Inside, you'll uncover:

A chilling, moment-by-moment account of the children's disappearance

The shocking arrest of their teenage neighbor-and the controversial trial that followed

The community's battle with grief, fear, and unanswered questions

A powerful reflection on how justice handles youth, trauma, and time

Perfect for fans of Ann Rule or Michelle McNamara, this book is not just for true crime readers-it's for anyone who believes that stories matter.

A powerful gift for mystery lovers, justice seekers, and history buffs.

Don't wait-discover the truth, confront the darkness, and honor the innocence lost. Grab your copy of Innocence Taken now.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FJXQ5GWV
• ISBN13: 9798293964826
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"