Citizen Jane: A True Story of Money, Murder, and one Woman's Mission to [Paperback]

Jane Alexander (Author), James Dalessandro (Author), David Mehnert (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2, 1999

Tom O'Donnell had been living off the graces of Jane Alexander for six years. He regaled her with his wit, charm, and tales of oversea adventure. He also borrowed money extensively for home business operations and future investments.

But Tom O'Donnell was more than just a con man. He would do anything for money--even murder Jane's 88-year-old aunt. After he fled with over $10,000 of her money, Jane was determined to put him behind bars.

This is her story.

* Includes 8 pages of photographs
* Electrifying true crime with all the right ingredients: sex, money, murder and a happy ending
* One of the few true crime books written from the victim's point of view
* Inspired by her experience, Jane Alexander has created an organization to help other victims find justice

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Onyx (October 2, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451409043
• ISBN-13: 978-0451409041
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.3 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,148,088 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No Ordinary Citizen, February 16, 2000

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george figueroa (Whittier, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Citizen Jane: A True Story of Money, Murder, and one Woman's Mission to (Paperback)

This thoroughly-researched and carefully-planned expose of a heinous crime and one victim's journey from woman-in-denial to crusader is a fascinating and speedy read. Engaging the reader from the outset, Mehnert and Dalessandro magage to weave together all the facts, giving us multiple perspectives, even as we empathize with the protagonist, Jane Alexander. Especially revealing and moving is the revelation of the personal journies of Jane and others like her through a criminal justice system that is not always diligent in its pursuit of offenders.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Citizen Jane" is a "must read" for all women., October 14, 1999

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Patricia J. Turk (Everett, Washington) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Citizen Jane: A True Story of Money, Murder, and one Woman's Mission to (Paperback)

"Citizen Jane" is as good or better than anything Ann Rule has written. Every woman, widowed or divorced, and even men should read this compelling story of what happened to a woman who loved and trusted a man enough to place her entire welfare in his hands. After years and years of Jane's relentless efforts to find this monster, he was finally caught and justice was served. The love and the deception detailed in this book is absolutely incredible. The author, James Dalessandro, did an excellent job writing this novel which all events were in proper sequence. This book will enlighten everyone to the slickness of con men and hopefully prevent further victims from falling prey to their schemes.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gripping Story of Courage.. Brilliantly Delivered!, November 13, 1999

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Denise Hansen (SF Bay Area) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Citizen Jane: A True Story of Money, Murder, and one Woman's Mission to (Paperback)

Having read many True Crime novels over the years, I must hail this piece of work by author James Dalessandro and contributor David Mehnert as being one of the finest yet.

The story of Jane Alexander was both awe inspiring and admirable. I am also a family victim of a brutal homicide crime. The convictions of the two murderers in my case came from a trial of circumstantial evidence. Knowing all to well the frustrations of our justice system and lack of victim's rights, I praise and wish to thank Mrs. Alexander for her strength of resolve along with her success in creating an easier and more pro-active path for fellow victims as ourselves.

Unlike so many other True Crime novels, this book was written with the same "mirrored passion" that so obviously drove the dedicated individuals forth for so many years to see that justice was served. The book's author James Dalessandro, truly honored Mrs. Alexander's efforts by his attentive, thought provoking and accurate depiction of her difficult and painful journey.

A wonderful and tenderly written tale... Purely brilliant!