A Deadly Affair

The Shocking True Story of a High Profile Love Triangle That Led to Murder

By: Tom Henderson

Narrated by: Paul Michael Garcia

A promising young attorney and a dedicated family man, Michael Fletcher seemed to have it all. But in the summer of 2000, Michael found himself standing trial for the murder of his pregnant wife, Leann. The verdict - guilty of second-degree murder - would leave friends, family, and the public at large scrambling to make sense of a twisted and frightening series of events that ended in the brutal killing of Leann Fletcher. What could possibly have led Michael Fletcher to commit such a gruesome act?

As a college student, Michael Fletcher married the girl of his dreams after a three-year courtship. It seems like a fairy-tale romance come true: a match made in heaven. So why would a man with no history of domestic violence murder his devoted wife right after he told her how much he loved her? Why would Michael shoot Leann in the back of the head, not only killing her but also the child that she was carrying inside her? According to prosecutors, Fletcher has been involved in an extramarital affair with a beautiful judge for two years. Was his relationship with respected District Judge Susan Chrzanowski enough cause for him to murder his wife in cold blood? Raising even more troubling questions, the startling discovery colored Leann's already shocking murder with shadings of sex, political scandal, and deadly betrayal.

©2014 Tom Henderson (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

American Justice

Seeing this story years ago on the Bill Kurtis program was pretty much cut and dry, he did it. I definitely believe he is guilty, so it’s strange to hear about the court proceedings in a way that insinuates he could be innocent. Over all a pretty good listen.

Questionable Justice in the Legal System

There were far too many drawn out and irrelevant details about minor characters. Nevertheless, the plot was interesting.

80% of the book is what who said in court.

If you wanted to be a part of this trial, then it’s a great read. Too much of the book involves court, the blood spatter, and dialogue between prosecutor, attorney, and witnesses.

Disturbing

Everyone except for the victim and the child in this story is gross.This is also the first book of Henderson’s that I questioned his objectivity, but by the end I understood. Hard to be sympathetic for Fletcher but I have questions about if he received a fair trial or not.

Keeps you guessing

Well written and well read! This true sad story still has me guessing. Tom Henderson is the best with true crime.