Join Kansas author and retired investigator Debbie Gassert for an engaging talk about her book, Mighty Neighborly: A True Story of the Fredrick Iwert Murder. The program explores a 1983 Kansas homicide that made state history when a man born in Scott County was convicted of murder without a witness, weapon, or recovered body. Drawing on court records, interviews, and historical research, Gassert discusses how the case unfolded, how investigators and courts worked with limited evidence, and why the case continues to raise questions decades later. The presentation focuses on historical context rather than sensationalism, offering insight into how significant criminal cases become part of a county’s collective history. The program will include an author talk, a brief reading, and a question‑and‑answer session. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
