On October 29, 1978, the city of Mount Pleasant was rocked by the murder of mother and daughter Clementine and Karol Beavers in their home. The case had gone cold until a third woman, Susan Wheelock, was killed in her place of work, six months later.
CJ Williams was Karol's classmate, a coworker of Susan's and he knew the convicted killer. These murders influenced Williams to seek a career in criminal justice, and his book, A Monster in Mount Pleasant: A Story of Murders and Justice delves into the multilayered story of these murders and the complicated journey to justice.
Host Ben Kieffer talks with Williams about his book, and a revelation made since its publication. Williams will be speaking at the New London High School Auditorium at 6 p.m. Nov. 20.
Guest:
- CJ Williams, author, chief judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
