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Apr 2023
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Mercy, Mass Media, and the Murder of Rut...

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In this episode of The Murder Sheet, we interview author Alex Mar about her new non-fiction book "Seventy Times Seven: A True Story of Murder and Mercy." In 1985, a heinous crime in Gary, Indiana tore apart two families. Then, a remarkable act of forgiveness changed everything.

Here’s a link to the book’s Barnes and Noble page: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/seventy-times-seven-alex-mar/1141707904

Check out Alex’s other work here: https://alex-mar.com/

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