From Landfill to Hallowed Ground: The Largest Crime Scene in America

By: Frank Marra and Maria Bellia Abbate

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Synopsis: An NYPD sergeant shares his experiences in the tragic aftermath of 9/11 and the tireless search for remains among the debris of the Twin Towers.The morning of September 11, 2001, began like any other Tuesday for police Sergeant Frank Marra. He woke up early, brewed his coffee, and got his son Anthony ready for kindergarten. Then a shocking image interrupted televised broadcasts nationwide: the South Tower of the World Trade Center was engulfed in flames and smoke. Sergeant Marra stared in shock at what would become the largest crime scene he would ever investigate.Marra spent months at the Staten Island Landfill, where the 1.6 million tons of debris was searched for any form of evidence that could help identify the victims, including the remains of those buried beneath. Officers and volunteers worked tirelessly, often at great cost to themselves, to bring closure for so many grieving families. This heartrending story gives readers a rare and intimate glimpse into the days and months following the attack on September 11, and the stories that echo from &“The Hill&”—the hallowed ground of those who perished on that fateful day.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 136 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781612548500
Related ISBNs:: 9781612543734
Publisher:: Brown Books Publishing Group
Date of Addition:: 07/08/23
Copyrighted By:: Frank Marra and Maria Bellia Abbate
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.