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Deep in the Woods

The 1935 Kidnapping of Nine-Year-Old George Weyerhaeuser, Heir to America's Mightiest Timber Dynasty

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Deep in the Woods

By: Bryan Johnston
Narrated by: Roger Wayne
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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 19-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.

©2021 Bryan Johnston (P)2021 Tantor Americas State & Local True Crime United States Exciting Disappearance
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For me, finding a book about a subject that I like, but of a story I had no knowledge of is a rare occurrence. This one is exactly that. A tale of depression era “gangsters” pulling off a ransom and kidnapping that has so many fascinating details. The narration is excellent and the book is well written. Great work!

Lesser Known and Fascinating Story, Great Pacing and Narrative Structure

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Amazing story! Wonderful narration! Dramatic ending! It was worth paying for! I highly recommend it!

Riveting and fascinating!

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The kidnapping of George Weyerhaeuser was the talk of the Pacific Northwest in the late 1930’s. The attention to detail by the author is admirable. Juxtaposition of current times to those times was highly achievable by the author. An excellent listen all around

A riveting kidnap story

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I enjoyed the story so much as I live in the area. Grew up knowing of the company but never heard about the kidnapping of the Weyerhaeuser child. Very interesting twists and turns. Highly recommend this story.

Incredible story in my own backyard

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So glad I listened to this as it was very good. I grew up in the Pacific Northwest so the places were familiar. Well done Mr. Johnston.

Great story

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I did enjoy this book. I enjoyed the topic. I was intrigued by how many other historical figures were woven into the chapter about Alcatraz. it was such a small world. Very interesting to learn about the legaI workings under Hoover. My how far down we've come since! I did enjoy the book, but did find myself losing interest, a bit, during all of the chapters about the trials. They drug on a bit. overall, a great story. Ended very well. Glad to find this.

An Interesting Take on a Piece of Our History

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Delivered in a Norman Rockwell way, none of the blood and guts of more violent true crime

Nostalgic like a CSI

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this books tells a riveting. story of a remarkable 9yr old. boy in the 1930's from beginning to surprise ending. Love true stories

Amazing kidnapping in 1930's cliffhanger

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The biggest mystery in this account of the 1935 kidnapping of a little boy is the 5 star ratings ladled out by reviewers.
Having arrived at chapter 30 with no discernible interest in sight, I am packing it in.

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