Murder in Little Egypt

In "The Doctor, the Murderer," New York Times best-selling author Darcy O'Brien delves into the shocking true story of Dr. John Dale Cavaness, a respected Illinois physician accused of murdering his own son in 1984. As the community rallies around their admired doctor, the trial reveals a dark and disturbing side of Cavaness, exposing years of family terror, employee abuse, and poor financial choices. Through meticulous research and compelling narrative, O'Brien uncovers the hidden violence within rural America, offering a chilling examination of a man who seemed to be a pillar of society.