Murder in Benin: Kate Puzey's Death in the Peace Corps
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Murder, True Crime
| Author: | Aaron Kase | ISBN: | 9781301287208 |
| Publisher: | Aaron Kase | Publication: | March 11, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Aaron Kase |
| ISBN: | 9781301287208 |
| Publisher: | Aaron Kase |
| Publication: | March 11, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
Kate Puzey was a popular, outgoing 24-year-old who loved being a Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa. She taught English at a village school in Benin and fought tirelessly for girls' empowerment and opportunity. But when she discovered a dark secret in her village, she knew she needed to take a stand-- a decision that would ultimately cost her life.
Kate was murdered sometime during the night of March 11, 2009, while she slept under a mosquito net on her porch. Three men have been arrested for the crime, but five years later, they languish in prison, their trial postponed indefinitely for lack of evidence.
In the meantime, Kate's family in Georgia has been left devastated. While her father battled terminal illness, in short succession they lost a daughter and saw the Peace Corps turn its back on them, ignoring their pleas for updates and information. The tragedy exposed an ugly side of the government agency, though it ultimately inspired the largest legislative reform in its history. Meanwhile, Barack Obama and Beninese President Yayi Boni have discussed the case in person; the FBI has been investigating; yet so far, all efforts have failed to bring justice for Kate Puzey.
Kate Puzey was a popular, outgoing 24-year-old who loved being a Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa. She taught English at a village school in Benin and fought tirelessly for girls' empowerment and opportunity. But when she discovered a dark secret in her village, she knew she needed to take a stand-- a decision that would ultimately cost her life.
Kate was murdered sometime during the night of March 11, 2009, while she slept under a mosquito net on her porch. Three men have been arrested for the crime, but five years later, they languish in prison, their trial postponed indefinitely for lack of evidence.
In the meantime, Kate's family in Georgia has been left devastated. While her father battled terminal illness, in short succession they lost a daughter and saw the Peace Corps turn its back on them, ignoring their pleas for updates and information. The tragedy exposed an ugly side of the government agency, though it ultimately inspired the largest legislative reform in its history. Meanwhile, Barack Obama and Beninese President Yayi Boni have discussed the case in person; the FBI has been investigating; yet so far, all efforts have failed to bring justice for Kate Puzey.
