Deep in the Woods: The 1935 Kidnapping of Nine-Year-Old George Weyerhaeuser, Heir to America's Mightiest Timber Dynasty
It is a crime even the FBI must have considered fantastic and absurd.



In 1935, nine-year-old George Weyerhaeuser, heir to one of the wealthiest families in America, is snatched off the streets two blocks from his home. The boy is kept manacled in a pit, chained to a tree, and locked in a closet. The perps-a career bank robber, a petty thief, and his nineteen-year-old never-been-in-trouble Mormon wife-quickly become the targets of the biggest manhunt in Northwest history. The caper plays out like a Hollywood thriller with countless twists and improbable developments. Perhaps the most astonishing thing of all, though, is how it all ends.
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Deep in the Woods: The 1935 Kidnapping of Nine-Year-Old George Weyerhaeuser, Heir to America's Mightiest Timber Dynasty
It is a crime even the FBI must have considered fantastic and absurd.



In 1935, nine-year-old George Weyerhaeuser, heir to one of the wealthiest families in America, is snatched off the streets two blocks from his home. The boy is kept manacled in a pit, chained to a tree, and locked in a closet. The perps-a career bank robber, a petty thief, and his nineteen-year-old never-been-in-trouble Mormon wife-quickly become the targets of the biggest manhunt in Northwest history. The caper plays out like a Hollywood thriller with countless twists and improbable developments. Perhaps the most astonishing thing of all, though, is how it all ends.
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Deep in the Woods: The 1935 Kidnapping of Nine-Year-Old George Weyerhaeuser, Heir to America's Mightiest Timber Dynasty

Deep in the Woods: The 1935 Kidnapping of Nine-Year-Old George Weyerhaeuser, Heir to America's Mightiest Timber Dynasty

by Bryan Johnston

Narrated by Roger Wayne

Unabridged — 8 hours, 36 minutes

Deep in the Woods: The 1935 Kidnapping of Nine-Year-Old George Weyerhaeuser, Heir to America's Mightiest Timber Dynasty

Deep in the Woods: The 1935 Kidnapping of Nine-Year-Old George Weyerhaeuser, Heir to America's Mightiest Timber Dynasty

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Overview

It is a crime even the FBI must have considered fantastic and absurd.



In 1935, nine-year-old George Weyerhaeuser, heir to one of the wealthiest families in America, is snatched off the streets two blocks from his home. The boy is kept manacled in a pit, chained to a tree, and locked in a closet. The perps-a career bank robber, a petty thief, and his nineteen-year-old never-been-in-trouble Mormon wife-quickly become the targets of the biggest manhunt in Northwest history. The caper plays out like a Hollywood thriller with countless twists and improbable developments. Perhaps the most astonishing thing of all, though, is how it all ends.

Editorial Reviews

Kevin Flynn

"Soon after the Lindbergh kidnapping, and long before Patty Hearst, there was George Weyerhaeuser. Bryan Johnston's meticulous research brings alive the historical figures behind the snatch of a poor, rich boy and those people affected by it...including the victim! The Venn diagram for lovers of history, court dramas, and true crime investigations overlap at Deep in the Woods."

Anthony Flacco

"Fascinating historical crime with characters so vivid and realistic they seem to have stepped out of a police crime log. Johnston has uncovered a real gem of a true story and tells it with skill."

Amanda Lamb

"Bryan Johnston's newest book, Deep in the Woods, is a true crime story that reads like fiction with its beautiful prose and engaging storytelling full of historical details that draw you into the narrative. Even if you know nothing about the kidnapping of nine-year-old George Weyerhaeuser in 1935, due to Johnston's impeccable research, you will come away with a full understanding of how this compelling story unfolded step by step. Johnston takes you on an exquisite journey back in time to tell this fascinating story. It's a journey you don't want to miss."

Anthony Amore

"Deep in the Woods delivers a spellbinding tale of an unspeakable crime, an intense investigation, and, in the end, incredible mercy. A must-read for true crime fans."

Product Details

BN ID: 2940176019360
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Publication date: 10/19/2021
Edition description: Unabridged
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