Criminal The Manual
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Nov 28, 2025 Howard Siegel, an attorney known for representing the Horn family in a high-profile wrongful-death case, shares gripping insights into a shocking murder investigation from 1993. He recounts the complexities of the case, including the discovery of a disturbing manual, "Hitman," that detailed steps for committing murder. The conversation dives into the legal battle against Paladin Press, who published the manual, and the moral dilemmas surrounding free speech in the face of tragedy. Siegel's experiences highlight a chilling intersection of crime and law.
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Demand For Settlement Money During Trial
- Howard Siegel describes representing Trevor Horn's family after a respirator failure left Trevor severely brain damaged.
- Lawrence Horn demanded a portion of the settlement, saying, “Trevor lives through me.”
Discovery Of The Murders
- On March 3, 1993, Mildred Horn was found murdered and Trevor's life support was disconnected.
- The nurse Jana Saunders was shot and two other children were absent and unharmed that night.
Manual Linked To The Crime By Specific Steps
- Investigators traced 136 calls between Lawrence Horn and James Perry and found a copy of Hit Man in Perry's home.
- Police matched 27 specific instructions from the manual to how the crime was committed.
