A Jazz Age Murder in Northwest Indiana: The Tragic Betrayal of Nettie Diamond

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Set against the backdrop of the Roaring Twenties, the story follows Nettie Herskovitz, a wealthy widow, and her tumultuous marriage to young bootlegger Harry Diamond. Initially resistant to his charm, Nettie finds herself wed with a child, only to become a victim of Diamond's violent nature when he shoots her on Valentine's Day 1923. Despite her mortal wounds, Nettie manages to identify her attacker and alter her will, leading to a sensational murder case filled with scandal, intrigue, and legal drama that captivates the public.