A Rip in Heaven

In "A Rip in Heaven," author Jeanine Cummins recounts the harrowing events of April 1991, when her brother, Tom, and her cousins, Julie and Robin Kerry, were assaulted on the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge. After Tom's desperate escape to seek help, the family finds themselves entangled in a traumatic aftermath filled with betrayal, heartbreak, and disillusionment. This landmark true crime exploration delves into the profound impact of violence on a family, revealing the long-lasting scars left by tragedy.