Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
The Life of a Merchant Prince
The Death of a Merchant Prince
The Violation of the Tomb
The Resurrectionists
Middleton, "Allekton," Dr. Christian and Other "Clews"
In Search of Ghouls
Hackman Kelly
Closing on the Ghouls
The Mystery Deepens
Grave Robber Christian Again
The Investigation Winds Down
First Contact with the Ghouls
The Dream of Mr. Bryson
A Footnote to a Grave Robbery
Was Stewart's Body Recovered

Promotional Information

"Wayne Fanebust has written a masterful book describing the strange tale of the robbery of Alexander T. Stewart's corpse. Although Stewart's position as an important economic leader of mid-nineteenth century New York has been well- documented, very little is known about the disappearance of his corpse. The story is a classic whodunit with both tragic and whimsical elements. The author does a fine job of weaving together these tragic circumstances with an impressive historical account of the period and the media's impact on the case." -- Steven Chermak^LAssociate Professor^LMichigan State University

About the Author

Wayne Fanebust is an attorney and freelance writer based in South Dakota. His books include Echoes of November, The Life and Times of Senator R.F. Pettigrew of South Dakota and other titles on Dakota history, politics, and biography.

Reviews

Alexander Stewart was 'The Merchant Prince of Manhattan' in early New York whose name was famous for another reason after his death: the robbing of his grave set off one of the biggest investigations in the city's history and was recounted by Mark Twain and others. The Missing Corpse: Grave Robbing a Guilded Age Tycoon details the circumstances of the grave robbing, the many theories which abounded at the time, likely events, and its social impact. An excellent blend of true crime, early New York history and culture, and science makes The Missing Corpse a detailed, involving study.
*Midwest Book Review - California Bookwatch*