Devil's Rooming House

# Devil's Rooming House

## Introduction
- Overview of the True Crime Story
  - Historical Context
  - Setting: Connecticut in the Early 20th Century
  - Main Characters Introduced

## Part I: The Life of Mabel Dodd
- Early Life and Background
  - Family History
  - Childhood Struggles
  - Move to Connecticut
- Marriage to Joseph Dodd
  - Courtship and Marriage
  - Tensions in the Relationship
  - Financial Struggles

## Part II: The Murder
- Events Leading Up to the Crime
  - Rising Tensions
  - Mabel’s Desperation
  - Planning the Murder
- The Night of the Murder
  - Timeline of Events
  - The Role of the Boarding House
  - Discovery of the Crime

## Part III: Investigation and Trial
- Initial Investigation
  - Police Involvement
  - Key Evidence Discovered
  - Mabel’s Arrest
- The Trial
  - Prosecution’s Case
  - Defense Arguments
  - Public Reaction and Media Coverage
- Verdict and Sentencing
  - Jury Deliberation
  - Final Verdict
  - Mabel’s Sentence

## Part IV: Aftermath and Legacy
- Mabel’s Imprisonment
  - Life in Prison
  - Appeals and Legal Battles
  - Death in Captivity
- Impact on Society
  - Changes in Legal Procedures
  - Influence on True Crime Literature
  - Cultural Memory of the Case
- Reflections on Justice
  - Morality of the Case
  - Lessons Learned
  - Enduring Questions

## Conclusion
- Summary of Key Themes
  - Human Desperation and Crime
  - Justice and Punishment
  - The Role of Gender in True Crime
- Final Thoughts
  - Legacy of the Devil’s Rooming House
  - Broader Implications for Society