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The Four Consorts of Joseph Slagle

An Unauthorized Biography of Judge Joseph Slagle

by Gary Thomas

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The notorious Judge Joseph Slagle was feared, reclusive, and wealthy. And he was implicated in the first recorded murder in Livingston County, Missouri—his own brother-in-law. Slagle was also known for creating a private burying ground, surrounded by a high brick wall, that is said to be haunted by the spirits of his four brides—seemingly healthy young women who died inexplicably and were buried without ceremony. Yet no one stepped forward, fearing they, too, might suffer grave consequences… Judge Joe Slagle stories have been told in Livingston County for generations. For many locals, Joe was a “Boogeyman” for children and a “Bluebeard” for adults, and his well-documented, perplexing pattern of behavior for over a decade was tough to reconcile with someone who claimed to be innocent of any wrongdoing. The Four Consorts of Joseph Slagle exposes the secrets he tried so hard to protect and sheds light on the man who instilled such fear and suspicion among his neighbors.

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Paperback
Format: 8.5 x 11 Color Paperback, 126 pages
Publisher: Outskirts Press (Sep 18, 2017)
ISBN10: 147879223X
ISBN13: 9781478792239
Genre: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Criminals & Outlaws

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Gary ThomasGary Thomas was born in Chillicothe, Missouri, and graduated from the University of Missouri in 1964. He received an MS in Physical Science from the University of Chicago in 1970 and worked as a software engineer for 43 years: ten years at The Bell Telephone Laboratories; two years serving in the US Army; and 31 years at E-Systems/Raytheon. Since his retirement in 2007, Gary has been writing about his hometown and county historical events, people, and places. Beginning in 2012, he was a co-contributor for a history-focused blog published in the Chillicothe, Missouri Constitution-Tribune entitled “Chillicothe, Missouri – As We Remember.” He also enjoys reading, sports, and his family. Gary and his wife Judy have lived in the Dallas Metroplex for nearly 40 years and have two daughters and six grandchildren.
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