Hauptmann's Ladder: July 2014

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Great Review by Noted Historian

Noted Historian and true crime author, Blaine L. Pardoe, issued a review of Hauptmann's Ladder. He wrote

"I have written for university press’s before and I know they can have a reputation for being dull and boring. This story is not. Even though I had read many books on this subject, I still found myself compelled to continue on. Mr. Cahill’s book is what true crime/history books should do, frame the story in their proper context, and hit the facts."

and

"I highly recommend this book to true crime buffs and aficionados. The writing is solid and it is as much a history book as a true crime story – built on facts and evidence. Put it on your summer reading list!"

Click HERE to read the entire review.

A Review by True Crime Reader

TrueCrimeReader.com has posted a review of Hauptmann's Ladder: A Step-by-Step Analysis of the Lindbergh Kidnapping.

They described my book as " a very intelligent read that transcends true crime". They also said, "If you want an exhaustive and meticulously researched of the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, then Hauptmann's Ladder is THE book to read."

Click HERE to read the review.

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Journal of American History

I am pleased that the Journal of American History has chosen to list my book in its list of scholary works under the category of constitutional and legal.

About the Author

Richard T. Cahill Jr. was born and raised in the City of Kingston, New York. After graduating Kingston High School, he attended Mount Saint Mary College, graduating in 1993 (summa cum laude) with a Bachelors degree in History and Political Science.

He attended Albany Law School and graduated in 1996 with a Juris Doctor. Cahill passed the New York State Bar Exam and was admitted to practice law in January of 1997.

Cahill started his legal career in private practice before becoming an Assistant District Attorney. As a prosecutor, Cahill was assigned to the Major Crime Bureau and later the Drug and Gang Violence Unit. He prosecuted drug dealers, gang members, and other criminals, many of whom still call state prison home. Later, Cahill returned to private practice in a variety of areas including criminal defense and workers compensation. Cahill also served as a clerk to a Trial Court Judge giving him a third perspective on the criminal justice system.

Cahill first learned of the Lindbergh kidnapping in 1989 at the age of 18 as the result of an assignment in Freshman English. After reading several books on the subject with completely contrary conclusions based upon the same evidence, Cahill decided to take a few weeks to review the evidence personally in order to learn the truth. His research has now lasted more than twenty years and has continued throughout his practice of law. Cahill was even recruited as a Guest Lecturer on the case at Rutgers University.

Today, in addition to practicing law and researching the Lindbergh case, Cahill volunteers his time as an attorney adviser for the Coleman High School Mock Trial Team. Cahill teaches high school students about trial tactics and legal ethics as part of their involvement in the New York State Mock Trial Competition.