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Who wrote The Happy Homicide?

"The Happy Homicide" was written by Frank Banta. Pioneering American pianist and recording artist who shaped early music recordings.

The Happy Homicide

Frank Banta

The Happy Homicide

Frank Banta

The Happy Homicide is a satirical short story by Frank Banta, written in the early 1980s. It centers on John Bork, who is on trial for the murder of his wife, Fannie Bork, and critiques the absurdities of the judicial process. The narrative features bizarre technological evidence, including a machine that plays a key role in the trial. This work combines elements of crime fiction and science fiction to explore themes of justice and absurdity.