About The Edge of Innocence: The Trial of Casper Bennett by David Miraldi:
A Chilling Crime That Shocked Lorain, Ohio, and a Defiant Attorney Determined to Unearth the Truth.
1960s Lorain, Ohio: Casper Bennett is accused of the unimaginable—drowning his wife in a scalding bath. Rumors swirl, and whispers pervade every corner of town. But there’s one man, untested in the vicious waters of murder trials, willing to wade in and defend him: the author’s father.
David Miraldi unveils a riveting tale intertwined with personal history. In a time before DNA, when a man’s fate hung precariously on human intuition, can true justice emerge from the fog of doubt?
But this isn’t just a courtroom drama. It’s a son’s journey into his father’s legacy, a town’s desperate quest for truth, and a chapter of American history where technology was new, but deception was age-old.
“The Edge of Innocence” isn’t merely a true crime narrative—it’s a masterful exploration of memory, responsibility, and the ever-elusive nature of truth. Amidst shifting memories and contested facts, will you discern the reality lurking in the shadows?
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Author Bio:
David Miraldi is an author, attorney, and artist hailing from Lorain, Ohio. With a career in civil law that spans over four decades, David has dedicated himself to championing the cause of the common man against insurance conglomerates and corporate giants.
A graduate of The College of Wooster (1975), David earned his law degree with honors from The Ohio State Moritz College of Law. Driven by an innate sense of duty, he returned to his hometown to practice alongside his father and brother, serving the community that shaped him.
An author with a flair for narrative nonfiction, David made waves with his debut book, “The Edge of Innocence: The Trial of Casper Bennett,” which was crowned the 2018 Book of the Year by the prestigious International Rubery Book Awards. He further cemented his reputation as a storyteller with his sophomore release, “The Edge of Malice: The Marie Grossman Story,” earning accolades from Kirkus Reviews as a “superbly crafted nonfiction drama” and receiving a shortlisting by Rubery for its 2021 awards.
Beyond the courtroom and the written page, David’s creative spirit finds outlets through photography and music. His evocative photographs often grace local exhibits, and he generously donates the proceeds from their sales to charity. A pianist with eclectic tastes, David composes original pieces and has a predilection for classical, ragtime, and contemporary music. He is also a fitness enthusiast and engages in tennis, swimming, cycling, and gardening.
David shares his life with his beloved wife, Leslee, also a lawyer, and they are the proud parents of three children and doting grandparents to three grandchildren. They continue to make Avon, Ohio, their home.
For more information about David Miraldi and his book, you can visit his website.
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