Danger Above: A Tragic Death, An Epic Courtroom Battle True Crime New York Times reporter David

New York Times reporter David Stout takes readers inside the crime: from the close-knit community that was shattered by the killings—and will never forget them—to the courtroom where Thomas Trantino presented evidence that would keep him locked up for decades

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moving on with his life in the very same town

“Who knew dead people could be this much fun

By the time Tony returned

Danger Above: A Tragic Death, An Epic Courtroom Battle True Crime New York Times reporter DavidOn a sunny June day in 2009, a power line fell on Carrie Goretzka, a young mother, setting her on fire as her young children watched in horror from the front porch of their suburban Pittsburgh home. What followed was an investigation and civil action against the Goretzkas utility, West Penn Power Company, which the familys lawyer, Shanin Specter, claimed had been not only negligent, but also reckless. The trial was a very difficult challenge for the