""Commonwealth Versus Patrick Hester, Patrick Tully, And Peter McHugh: Tried And Convicted Of The Murder Of Alexander W. Rea"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Francis Wade Hughes. The book is based on the true story of the murder trial of three men - Patrick Hester, Patrick Tully, and Peter McHugh - who were accused of killing Alexander W. Rea in 1877. The book provides a detailed account of the trial, including the evidence presented,...