The Changewater Murders - Words and Coffee

In 1843, several murders took place in the small hamlet of Changewater, NJ.
What followed was a poorly organized and arguably tainted investigation, a 2 year legal battle, and the conviction and execution of two men under questionable circumstances.

Sources:
-"THE CHANGEWATER MURDERS: CASE CLOSED" by Robert and Sharon Meeker
-The Pittsburgh Gazette Newspaper, clippings from 1843 - 1845
-The Evening Post Newspaper, clippings from 1843 - 1845
-"Murder Along the Musconetcong: A Tale of Jersey Justice" by Ruth Farrow
-"The Trial of Joseph Carter, Jr" by Sharon Meeker
-https://lisaastoll.wixsite.com/changewatermurders/the-murders-1
https://blackriverjournal.com/changewater-2
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