Life and Confession of Sophia Hamilton

"Life and Confession of Sophia Hamilton" by William H. Jackson acts as a biography of the fictional Sophia Hamilton, a woman charged with committing murders and robberies. Leading up to the hanging of this woman, the book uses her as a tool to explore the world of crime and what pushes people to commit heinous acts against their peers. It also delves into the world of crime coverage and why people are so fascinated with learning so much about criminals.