The Mad Sculptor

In The Mad Sculptor, Harold Schechter delves into the chilling events of Easter Sunday in 1937, when a triple homicide at Beekman Place shocked Manhattan and captivated the nation. The narrative centers around Robert Irwin, a charismatic yet deeply disturbed sculptor whose violent tendencies led to the murder of aspiring model Veronica Gedeon. The book features a colorful cast of characters, including Irwin's celebrated defense attorney and a foreseeing psychiatrist, weaving a gripping tale of crime, obsession, and post-Depression New York. With extensive research and vivid prose, Schechter brings to life one of the most engrossing crime dramas of the 20th century.