The 1931 Trunk Murders: The Story of Winnie Ruth Judd (Wild West History)
SouthwestAdded on January 12, 2026
Description
On October 16, 1931, a murder so bizarre, so gruesome, gripped not only Arizona, but all of America. Three beautiful women. Best friends. Two were dead, and the third accused of murdering them and then "chopping up" their bodies. The bodies were then stuffed into two trunks and shipped by train from Phoenix, Arizona to Los Angeles, California. The trunks were accompanied on the train by the accused murderer, Winnie Ruth Judd. What really happened? What was Winnie Ruth Judd guilty of?
Was she an evil killer? Or was she framed?
Reader Reviews
Wow! Can't believe she was punished for something that many believe she didn't do.
First off, if you're expecting a book about a true crime with the writing of the caliber of an Ann Rule or Vincent Bugliosi, you will be sorely disappointed. This wasn't so much a story about a murder as it was of the woman who may or may not have committed at least one of the murders. This book is not written IN-DEPTH and the author does not get into very many details. In fact, most of her information comes from the grandson of the murderer and from another book on the subject. As far as light
The old adage, "things are seldom as they appear" fits this book nicely. The woman who suffered for this crime for so many years was most likely guilty of making poor choices in regard to men and friends, but that shouldn't condemn a person to a life of vilification and incarceration. A fascinating read! What I find even more amazing is Winnie Ruth Judd's character.. She didn't grow bitter and continued to help and reach out to others. Wow! Few who endured anything close to what she did can say
