The Enigma of Sarah: A Historical Investigation

This chapter explores the tragic case of Sarah, a missing teenage girl from 1899, focusing on the challenges faced by law enforcement in a time before modern forensic methods. It highlights the disturbing allegations of abuse within her adoptive family and the desperate search mobilized by her community as they grapple with conflicting witness testimonies. As the investigation unfolds, the complexities of coercive control and the implications of a wealthy family's reputation add depth to the narrative of Sarah's tragic fate.