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Trout: A True Story of Murder, Teens, and the Death Penalty

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A haunting tale of teenage murderers, incorrect identity, and a brutal justice system

“In the tradition of Truman Capote ‘s In Cold Blood, Kunerth’s Trout is seductive, repulsive, and compelling. I read it in one sitting. How fascinating is Trout? I begged my wife to read the first ten pages, and she, too, was once hooked.”–Gary R. Mormino, writer of Land of Sunshine, State of Dreams: A Social History of Modern Florida

“Kunerth skillfully provides a narrative, dramatic understanding of adolescent immaturity, the tragic consequences when it goes awry, and the chilling disconnect between our social constructions of adolescent immaturity and the harsh consequences awaiting teens in our criminal justice system.”–Robert Kinscherff, Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology 

On a cool Pensacola night in January 1991, only some minutes before middle of the night, three teenagers pulled up to the Trout Auto Parts store. Patrick Bonifay, his body coursing with adrenaline, entered the store clad in a ski mask carrying a loaded gun, intent on carrying out a poorly laid plan. Little did he know that it was once his life–in addition to the lives of his companions–that was once about to be perpetually changed.
     Bonifay, Clifford Barth, and Eddie Fordham were hired to kill Daniel Wells by Robin Archer, who blamed Wells for losing his job nine months prior. The plan was once orchestrated by the then-twenty-seven-year-old Archer, who allegedly promised his seventeen-year-old nephew, Patrick, a suitcase full of money after the job was once done. But Wells had known as in in poor health that night, and an innocent man was once covering his shift.
     In this shocking and thought-provoking volume, Jeff Kunerth recounts the events of that fateful night, the swift investigation of the murder, the trials and sentencing of the teens, and their subsequent lives within the Florida court and penal systems. Kunerth uses the story of the Trout Auto Parts murder and the lives of these boys to explore varying aspects of troubled adolescence, impulsive actions lasting but moments, and the national trend of trying juveniles as adults in court.
     They were boys each teenager can identify with and circumstances each parent fears. Their story provides a disturbing, sad, and compelling inside look at the dynamics of individuals–not yet adults, but no longer children–who commit senseless, impulsive crimes. Trout is that rare book that continues to haunt you long after you’ve finished reading it.

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