Abandoned Prayers: An Incredible True Story of Murder, Obsession, and Amish Secrets (St. Martin's True Crime Library) By

In Gregg Olsen's chilling true crime tale, "Abandoned Prayers" the haunting discovery of "Little Boy Blue" in a Nebraska cornfield unravels a dark web of Amish secrets. On Christmas Eve 1985, the unidentified boy is laid to rest by the community as Chester's sorrowful enigma until a call from Ohio unearths the shocking truth—Eli Stutzman, an ostensibly devout Amish farmer, is the boy's father.

Behind Stutzman's facade of Amish piety lies a disturbing world of pornography, sadomasochism, and drugs. After the suspicious death of his pregnant wife, Stutzman embarks on a twisted journey with his son, Danny, leading to his conviction for murder. The mystery deepens beyond the Nebraska plains as the secrets of Eli Stutzman and the fate of his son unfold.

"Abandoned Prayers" explores the collision of the seemingly idyllic Amish life with the sinister underbelly of a man's dark desires. Olsen's narrative delves into the enigma of Stutzman, offering a riveting account of murder, deception, and the hidden vices within the cloistered Amish community. As the story unfolds, it reveals a tale of unimaginable tragedy and the disturbing secrets that fester beneath the surface of a seemingly peaceful way of life. 📚❤️