Madhouse Madison County

By: Cantrell, Synova

Chaos rules in a small Southeastern Missouri County. Madison County spans 500 square miles and has a population of approximately 13,000 people. The county seat is Fredericktown with a population of approximately 4,000 people. This rural county should be a safe place in beautiful Americana, but it hides a dark secret. Fredericktown is one of the most dangerous places to live in America. Check out this quote from neighborhoodscout.com.

"With a crime rate of 31 per one thousand residents, Fredericktown has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 32."

I started researching one case sent to me by a desperate grandmother. That case led me to fifteen more. Then I realized this county has had murder, corruption, and chaos since before the Wild West days. This book will start with a lynching by a Fredericktown mob in 1844. Hold onto your seats when you read this one. You're in for a wild, chaotic ride through rural Missouri.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DNR7BKHP
• ISBN13: 9798300682866
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 8.0"