Alexis Coe
2 SeriesAlexis Coe is a historian and the author of "You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington." She has appeared as an expert on the History Channel series "Washington." Additionally, she hosts "No Man’s Land" for The Wing/Pineapple.
In "Alice + Freda Forever: A Murder in Memphis," Alexis Coe explores the gripping true story of Alice Mitchell, a nineteen-year-old who planned to live as a man to marry her seventeen-year-old fiancée, Freda, in 1892 America. Their relationship unraveled when their love letters were discovered, leading Freda to move on while Alice descended into heartbreak. Consumed by despair, Alice murdered Freda, captivating a nation obsessed with the sensational case. This tale delves into themes of forbidden love, societal pressures, and the consequences of unfulfilled dreams.
