A Killing Of Innocence

About the Book

A Killing Of Innocence follows the often murky trail of justice in the killing of David Eccleston, a 17-year-old honor student by his 14-year-old girlfriend April Dell'olio.

The crime, and the trial that followed, resulted in an outcry from the community and political leaders.

Now, for the first time, read the behind-the-scenes story of what led to the murder and why the jury reached the decision that shocked the New York legal system.

Written by David Warren, an awarding-winning journalist who has worked in Houston, Colorado Springs, Chicago and upstate New York, this book features in-depth interviews with witnesses and the girl accused of the crime. Also featured is evidence never introduced at the trial and statements never before heard. Join the author as he takes us inside the family of a teenage girl facing 25 years in prison. Find out her reaction, and the reaction of her lawyers following the landmark verdict and learn what happened after.

This book includes statements never before released to the public and interviews with officers who were at the scene.

About the Author

David Warren is the 1995 recipient of the NYNPA Award for Investigative Reporting. In A Killing Of Innocence he rewards the reader with a behind-the-scenes look at a controversial murder trial that he covered from the inside. Warren has written several articles on legal and criminal matters. He currently resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he writes and works as a security advisor to several businesses.