Killer of Her Husband’s Secretary: The 1935 Love Triangle Ire of Etta Reisman (A Historical True Crime Short)
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From R. Barri Flowers, award-winning criminologist and bestselling author of Murder of the Horse Trainer’s Rival, Murderess on the Loose, Murder at the Pencil Factory, Murder of the Doctor’s Wife, and Murder During the Chicago World’s Fair, comes the thought-provoking historical true crime short, Killer of Her Husband’s Secretary: The 1935 Love Triangle Ire of Etta Reisman.
On the morning of August 14, 1935, Virginia Seigh, an attractive twenty-three-year-old secretary, was shot and killed as she stood in the driveway of a home in Queens, New York. Her murderer was Mrs. Etta Reisman, the thirty-five-year-old wife of Arthur Reisman, a forty-two-year-old well-to-do owner of a beauty salon chain. The previous day, Reisman had confessed to his wife that he had fallen in love with Miss Seigh--his secretary, who had resided with the Reismans for seven years--and wanted a separation. This did not set well with Etta, who felt totally betrayed by her husband and their house guest, causing her to snap and go on a shooting frenzy.
Along with Reisman himself, also witnessing the shocking homicide was his daughter from an earlier marriage, Annette Reisman. The twenty-three-year-old was injured when she attempted to take the gun from the unhinged shooter.
Etta Reisman was arrested and charged with murder in this classic case of a love triangle that ended tragically for all parties concerned. The embittered wife turned vengeful killer was convicted of the crime of violence, resulting in a stunning and controversial action the judge set in motion.
The heartbreaking tale of Etta Reisman has endured through the decades as, sadly, many others have followed the same path of jealous rage as an often impulsive and deadly response to being wronged and paying an even greater price themselves in the final analysis.
Bonus material includes a chapter from the author’s bestselling true crime book, Serial Killer Couples: Bonded by Sexual Depravity, Abduction, and Murder. Also included are excerpts from the author’s true crime anthologies, Murder and Menace: Riveting True Crime Tales, and Murder Chronicles: A Collection of Chilling True Crime Tales.
R. Barri Flowers
R. Barri Flowers is an award winning and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of romantic suspense, mystery, thriller and crime novels, with twenty Harlequin titles published to date, such as Honolulu Cold Homicide and Special Agent Witness. Chemistry and conflict between the hero and heroine, attention to detail, and incorporating the very latest advances in criminal investigations, are the cornerstones of his crime thriller fiction.
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Killer of Her Husband’s Secretary - R. Barri Flowers
KILLER OF HER HUSBAND’S SECRETARY
The 1935 Love Triangle Ire of Etta Reisman
A Historical True Crime Short
By R. Barri Flowers
KILLER OF HER HUSBAND’S SECRETARY
The 1935 Love Triangle Ire of Etta Reisman
A Historical True Crime Short
Copyright 2018 by R. Barri Flowers
All rights reserved.
Cover Image Copyright Vyntage Visuals, 2018
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In memory of Virginia Seigh and other tragic victims of historical
and present-day love triangle fatalities and unexpectedly shortened lives.
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OTHER TRUE CRIME TITLES BY R. BARRI FLOWERS
Dead at the Saddleworth Moor
Kids Who Commit Adult Crimes
Killers of the Lonely Hearts
Mass Murder in the Sky
Masters of True Crime
Missing or Murdered
Murder at the Pencil Factory
Murder During the Chicago World’s Fair
Murder of a Star Quarterback
Murder of the Banker’s Daughter
Murder of the Doctor’s Wife
Murder of the Horse Trainer’s Rival
Murder of the U.S. Attorney
Murdered by the King of Western Swing
Murderess on the Loose
Murders in the United States
Serial Killer Couples
The Amityville Massacre
The Dreadful Acts of Jack the Ripper
The Gold Special Train Robbery
The Pickaxe Killers
The Sex Slave Murders
The Sex Slave Murders 2
The Sex Slave Murders 3
MYSTERY & THRILLER FICTION TITLES BY R. BARRI FLOWERS
Before He Kills Again: A Veronica Vasquez Thriller
Dark Streets of Whitechapel: A Jack the Ripper Mystery
Dead in Pukalani: An Eddie Naku Maui Mystery (Book 1)
Dead in Kihei: An Eddie Naku Maui Mystery (Book 2)
Deadly Defense: A Grace Gaynor Christian Mystery
Justice Served: A Barkley & Parker Mystery
Killer in The Woods
Murder in Maui: A Leila Kahana Mystery (Book 1)
Murder on Kaanapali Beach: A Leila Kahana Mystery (Book 2)
Murder of the Hula Dancers: A Leila Kahana Mystery (Book 3)
Persuasive Evidence: A Jordan La Fontaine Legal Thriller
State’s Evidence: A Beverly Mendoza Legal Thriller
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PRAISE FOR TRUE CRIME BOOKS BY R. BARRI FLOWERS
Selected as one of Suspense Magazine’s Best books.
— John Raab, CEO/Publisher on The Sex Slave Murders
A gripping account of the murders committed by husband-and-wife serial killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego.
— Gary C. King, true crime author on The Sex Slave Murders
R. Barri Flowers always relates an engrossing story.
— Robert Scott, true crime author on The Sex Slave Murders
A model of exposition not to be missed by anyone interested in the annals of American criminal behavior.
— Jim Ingraham, Ph.D., professor emeritus of American Studies at Bryant University on The Pickaxe Killers
Would appeal to public library true-crime buffs.
— Booklist on Murders in the United States
Striking, well-written tales sparkle in this ocean of murder.
— Diane Fanning, true crime author on Masters of True Crime
This book should be a mandatory purchase and read for any true-crime buff.
— Steven A. Egger, Ph.D., associate professor on Masters of True Crime
Incredible cases, psychopathic killers, unwitting victims, along with the very best writers, make for an exciting, no-holds-barred, soon-to-be true-crime classic.
— Dan Zupansky, host of True Murder on Masters of True Crime
Vivid case studies of murder to complement this well researched criminology text.
— Scott Bonn, Ph.D., criminology professor on The Dynamics of Murder
An indispensable sourcebook for anyone interested in American homicide, from law-enforcement professionals to armchair criminologists.
— Harold Schechter, true crime historian on The Dynamics of Murder
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Killer of Her Husband’s Secretary: The 1935 Love Triangle Ire of Etta Reisman
Serial Killer Couples: Paul Bernardo & Karla Homolka – bonus true crime tale
Murder and Menace: Riveting True Crime Tales – bonus excerpt
Murder Chronicles: Murder in Bellevue – bonus excerpt
Notes
About the Author
KILLER OF HER HUSBAND’S SECRETARY
The 1935 Love Triangle Ire of Etta Reisman
On the morning of Wednesday, August 14, 1935, Virginia Seigh, an attractive twenty-three-year-old secretary, was shot and killed as she stood in the driveway of a home in Queens, New York. Her murderer was