<p>Discover how the 1934 murder of a seemingly insignificant river girl brought down the corrupt Arkansas Penal System in the fascinating tale of the short life of Helen Spence Eaton of the White River.</p><p>Be sure to visit our sister site Murder and Mayhem in Jefferson County, Missouri for more tales of historical local true crime.</p>

Discover how the 1934 murder of a seemingly insignificant river girl brought down the corrupt Arkansas Penal System in the fascinating tale of the short life of Helen Spence Eaton of the White River. Be sure to visit our sister site Murder and Mayhem in Jefferson County, Missouri for more tales of historical local true crime.

River Justice: Helen Ruth Spence Eaton (1934)

Discover the true stories behind the events that shocked and scandalized our ancestors. By mixing the resources and methods used in genealogy research with true crime accounts, Mindy Hudson pieces together interesting stories about the lives of ordinary people who were caught up in extraordinary circumstances.

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River Justice: Helen Ruth Spence Eaton (1934)

River Justice: Helen Ruth Spence Eaton (1934)