A young man knocks on his neighbor's door, hoping to celebrate Christmas Eve with a friend. He is welcomed in, and the two spend five festive hours playing video games, strumming guitars, and drinking fine brandy. A silly dispute turns into a brawl, and a weapon is drawn. One friend dies, the other is charged with murder.
Small-town Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, had a short history of violent crimes, but it was 2001. Following the 9/11 terrorist strikes, residents were focused more on attacks against country than fatal fighting among friends. The resulting trial featured two attorneys: one a "favorite son," the other an unknown public defender from miles away. Readers of this true story, like jurors at the trial, will face difficult questions about motive, mental health, self-defense, and ultimately, justice.
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A former psychologist, David K. Dodd writes books of true crime and fiction that focuses on personal conflict, relationships, and community. He has recently moved from Fish Creek, Wisconsin, to Saint Louis, Missouri.