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Death Sentence : The True Story of Velma Barfield's Life, Crimes, and Punishment
Death Sentence The True Story of Velma Barfield's Life Crimes and Punishment
Author: Jerry Bledsoe
Everybody knew Velma Barfield as the perfect wife and a loving grandmother. But there was something about her that nobody knew... Velma Barfield had a secret life, and a sick urge to kill. — "Fast-paced...breathes new life into the true crime genre."-- Raleigh News & Observer — "Taut and engrossing."-- Booklist"Get ready for the Velm...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780451407559
ISBN-10: 0451407555
Publication Date: 12/1/1999
Pages: 432
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4 stars, based on 38 ratings
Publisher: Onyx
Book Type: Paperback
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noisynora avatar reviewed Death Sentence : The True Story of Velma Barfield's Life, Crimes, and Punishment on + 130 more book reviews
This book was good - I was not familiar with the case, and the subject matter was interesting. It did seem to drag a bit at the end, but for the most part it moved right along. The author did a good job in not taking sides - you definitely saw points of view from the victims, the state, etc. I really felt sorry for her children.
reviewed Death Sentence : The True Story of Velma Barfield's Life, Crimes, and Punishment on + 67 more book reviews
I really enjoyed this book. I have heard about this,but never knew her name or anything about her. I really like the way it is written and couldn't put it down. Bledsoe, gives us the terrible facts without sensationalizing them.
reviewed Death Sentence : The True Story of Velma Barfield's Life, Crimes, and Punishment on + 66 more book reviews
This reads like a novel, very hard to put down.


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