Murder on the Florida Frontier

This historical true crime reveals the story behind a sensational murder trial in 19th century Florida—and the local legend of a headless ghost. Sanford, Florida, 1880 . As the United States recovered from the horrors of the Civil War, settlers, swindlers, and former soldiers from both sides decended on Florida in droves. Among these newcomers was Archie Newton, a young Englishman seeking refuge from his past. Newton hoped to forge a new life on the Florida frontier—and he set his sights on the