Murder of Janet March

1996 murder in Tennessee; husband convicted despite absence of body

Janet Gail March was a children's book illustrator residing in Forest Hills, Tennessee, a suburb of Nashville. Her life took a tragic turn when she was reported missing by her family on August 29, 1996. At the time of her disappearance, March was a resident of the Forest Hills community, where she had been living with her husband, Perry March, an attorney. The events surrounding her disappearance would ultimately lead to a highly publicized and intriguing case.

March's disappearance was initially reported by her family, who had not seen or heard from her for two weeks. Her husband, Perry, claimed that she had left their home on August 15, 1996, following an argument, and had not been seen since. Despite the absence of a body, Perry March was later convicted in connection with her murder. At the time of her disappearance, Janet March was actively engaged in her career as a children's book illustrator, a field in which she had established herself as a talented artist.