04 - Life of Jesse Harding Pomeroy by E. Luscomb Haskell

The Life of Jesse Harding Pomeroy The Most Remarkable Case in the History of Crime or Criminal Law, researched and written by E. Luscomb Haskell, dive into the chilling life of Americas youngest serial killer. This intriguing work was published by the Harvard Law School Library in 1892 and forms part of The Making of the Modern Law, Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 series. The book provides a detailed account of Pomeroys life before, during, and after the horrific crimes that led to his life sentence at the mere age of 14. It is an important companion to Pomeroys own autobiography released shortly after his 1874 trial. This well-researched book, written less than twenty years post-trial, provides an invaluable legal perspective on one of the most mystifying cases in American criminology. Over the years, Pomeroys life has inspired numerous publications, making him a subject of enduring interest, not only due to the legal implications of his case but also for its impact on journalism, public sentiment, and safety concerns. - Summary by Roger Melin