Summary of Elizabeth Randall's Murder in St. Augustine

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 On January 23, 1974, it was a Wednesday under the astrological sign of Aquarius. Richard Nixon was president, and he enhanced oil production in the United States by giving tax breaks to American oil companies. The national headlines were full of news about Watergate, the energy crisis, and space exploration. #2 On January 23, 1974, in St. Augustine, Florida, the barometric pressure was 30. 18, with a relative humidity of 70 percent. It was foggy that morning and cool, but by 6:00 p. m. , the temperature was a perfect seventy-two degrees. The sun wouldn’t set until 6:55 p. since Florida skipped daylight savings time that year. #3 James Lindsley, Athalia’s husband, arrived at his house on Lew Street a few minutes before 6 p. m. He and Athalia had trouble selling her house on Marine Street. They had planned to sell it in the spring. #4 On January 23, 1974, residents of St. Augustine, Florida, were shocked to find a woman’s body lying in the street. She had been badly butchered. Her head was almost cut off.