Kiss of the She Devil: A True Crime Story of Passion, Murder, and the Supernatural

Kiss of the She-Devil

by M. William Phelps

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
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In 1954, Mary Reeser was convicted of murdering her husband, Dr. Edward Reeser. The case was sensationalized in the media, and it quickly became one of the most notorious true crime stories of the 20th century. The trial was full of twists and turns, and it featured testimony from psychics, mediums, and even a demonologist.

Mary Reeser was a beautiful and intelligent woman. She was born in 1924 in a small town in Pennsylvania. Her father was a doctor, and her mother was a nurse. Mary was a bright student, and she graduated from high school at the top of her class. She went on to attend college, where she met Edward Reeser. Edward was a pre-med student, and he was immediately smitten with Mary. They began dating, and they were married in 1946.

The couple moved to Florida after Edward graduated from medical school. Edward opened a practice in Miami, and Mary became a stay-at-home mom. They had three children together. However, the marriage was not a happy one. Edward was often away from home, and he was abusive towards Mary. Mary began to have affairs, and she started drinking heavily.

In 1953, Edward was found dead in his bed. He had been poisoned with cyanide. Mary was immediately arrested, and she was charged with murder. The trial was a media circus, and the jury was captivated by the story of a beautiful woman who had killed her husband.

Mary's defense team argued that she was innocent, and that she had been framed for the murder. They presented evidence that Mary had been having an affair with a man named Paul Helliwell, and that Helliwell had killed Edward out of jealousy. However, the prosecution presented evidence that Mary had purchased the cyanide that was used to kill Edward, and that she had confessed to the murder to several people.

The jury found Mary guilty of murder, and she was sentenced to death. However, the sentence was later commuted to life in prison. Mary died in prison in 1994.

The case of Mary Reeser is a fascinating one, and it has been the subject of several books and documentaries. The case is a reminder that even the most seemingly perfect marriages can be dark and deadly.

The Supernatural Element

One of the most interesting aspects of the Mary Reeser case is the supernatural element. Mary claimed that she was possessed by a demon, and that the demon had forced her to kill her husband. She also claimed that she had seen the ghost of her husband after his death, and that the ghost had told her to kill herself.

The jury did not believe Mary's claims of demonic possession, but many people believe that there was something supernatural about the case. Some people believe that Mary was actually possessed by a demon, while others believe that she was simply mentally ill.

Regardless of what you believe, the case of Mary Reeser is a fascinating one that will continue to be debated for years to come.

Kiss of the She-Devil

by M. William Phelps

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5471 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	433 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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