New Castle's Kadunce Murders: Mystery and the Devil in Northwest Pennsylvania

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Set against the backdrop of a shocking double murder in 1978 New Castle, the narrative unfolds through the accusations and trials that followed. Michael Atkinson, a convicted serial killer, implicates Frank Costal, a carny with a dark past, in the brutal deaths of a mother and her young child. As the legal battles unfold, the community is captivated by the twists, including the husband's exoneration. Dale Richard Perelman explores the complexities of the case and its profound impact on the region, revealing the haunting questions that lingered long after the verdicts.