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An astonishing portrait of a murderer and his complex relationship with a crusading journalistMichael Ross was a serial killer who raped and murdered eight young women between 1981 and 1984, and several years ago the state of Connecticut put him to death. His crimes were horrific, and he paid the ultimate price for them.When journalist Martha Elliott first heard of Ross, she learned what the world knew of him - that he had been a master at hiding in plain sight. Elliott, a staunch critic of the death penalty, was drawn to the case when the Connecticut Supreme Court overturned Ross's six death sentences. Rather than fight for his life, Ross requested that he be executed because he didn't want the families of his victims to suffer through a new trial.
About the Author
Martha Elliott has been a journalist all her adult life--working for both television networks and for print publications. During her long career, Elliott produced hundreds of television shows for PBS and been the Editor in Chief and Publisher of THE CONNECTICUT LAW TRIBUNE. She's co-written books on constitutional history with the late, veteran journalist Fred W. Friendly, who was both her mentor and colleague. She also taught a wide variety of courses at Columbia University and at the high school level.
Elliott has traveled all over the world, but her favorite place is sitting on her porch by a lake in Maine, listening to the loons and writing. Her favorite activities are playing with her three grandchildren (especially when they visit Maine) , boating, reading, and alpine skiing.
She just finished a novel, THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO M, and is already at work on her next nonfiction book.
