Story Overview

The story of a Military family retiring and choosing to live in a Middle class suburb located in Southern Florida. The family thinks they have finally found the perfect place to call home until they meet Thelma, a devious, conniving and ruthless woman.

Plot Elements

Murder, mystery, happiness, racism and mayhem all the ingredients a woman needed to satisfy her greed and determination to have her way no matter the cost including embezzlement and possible murder.

Community Impact

Such a small close knit community terrorized so horribly by one woman the People's Court singled them out to tell their story on national television.

Political and Judicial Themes

The 2000 Presidential election controversy in Florida has nothing on this story. It reveals a behind the scenes look at politics at its worst. The best and the worst of our judicial system.

Question for Reflection

Could the contents of this story, if told sooner, have decided the 2000 presidential election?