True Crime

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The Los Angeles Sugar Ring: Inside the World of Old Money, Bootleggers & Gambling Barons - Hardcover

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by J. Michael Niotta Phd (Author)Early movers and shakers of Los Angeles didn't always operate within the confines of the law, including opportunist and family man Big George Niotta, who supplied sugar to make illegal liquor. Niotta rose to prominence thanks to his magnetic charm and collaborations with infamous bootlegger Frank Borgia and influential gambling baron Jack Dragna. But the fall is hard for those soaring high. Bled dry by the IRS, Niotta fought to restore his wealth through ringe...

Trouble in Lafayette Square: Assassination, Protest & Murder at the White House - Hardcover

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by Gil Klein (Author), Kelly -. Washington Post Metro Columnist (Foreword by)Lafayette Square near the White House is surrounded by landmarks and steeped in a fascinating history of rebellion. A congressman shot and killed the son of Francis Scott Key in broad daylight on the square and got away with it. On the night Lincoln was assassinated, a co-conspirator forced his way into Secretary of State William Seward's house and nearly killed him. The women's suffrage movement created the White Ho...

Hidden History of Sonoma County - Hardcover

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by John C. Schubert (Author)The enterprising spirit that led to Sonoma County's storied agricultural heritage defined its earliest denizens. Sail the seas with Captain Bodega y Quadra, whose name graces the coast and beyond, and wave farewell to the last train out of the redwoods. Discover the fate of Charles Henley, spirited from the county jail in 1876 by masked vigilantes. Learn about the rise and fall of Sonoma's tobacco growers and the historic opening of the Jenner Bridge as the automob...

Mafia Cop Killers in Akron: The Gang War Before Prohibition - Hardcover

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by Mark J. Price (Author)From 1917 to 1919, terror struck the streets of Akron. As soldiers marched off to World War I and Spanish influenza ravaged the community, police officers faced a sinister threat. Murderous kingpin Rosario Borgia placed a bounty on officers' heads for interfering with his criminal enterprises. Gangsters gunned down seven cops, killing five, in a series of brazen attacks over fifteen months. Author Mark J. Price chronicles the crimes, victims, gangsters and the relentl...

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by Freebird Publishers (Editor), Jasimi J. Calloway (Author)Ward of the state is a non-fiction book about events in my troubled life - from birth through the system as a ward of the state of California. Growing up fast on the streets of San Francisco Bay View Hunters Point District Home of Double Rock PJ's, wanted dead not alive in the heart of the Bay City of that thug life. This book will take readers through my dark past so even you can walk the mile in my shoes as a young troubled youth w...

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by Richard Byrne (Author)Packed with hilarious anecdotes and astonishing tales from those on both sides of the law, Richard Byrne's absorbing history of the safecracking industry reveals the whole fascinating story. From the earliest strong-boxes to today's hightech alarm systems, from standard dynamite to complex thermic lances, the battle between burglar and protector is timeless. Illustrated with photos, Safecracking is the definitive study of the history of that notorious criminal activit...

The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case, As Told by the FBI - Paperback

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by United States Department of Justice (Author)The FBI, an agency of the United States Department of Justice, has investigated many famous cases concerning spies, terrorists, and criminals. For those cases considered particularly significant, the agency has prepared detailed written studies. This paperback edition presents the complete story of 1932's Lindbergh kidnapping case, in which famed aviation pioneer Charles Lindbergh's 20-month-old toddler was kidnapped and murdered, and German-born...

Brain Damage: A Juror's Tale: The Hammer Killing Trial - Paperback

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by Paul Sanders (Author)* The gripping debut True Crime book by award-winning author Paul Sanders. * In the middle of a sleepy Phoenix neighbourhood, Marissa DeVault murdered her husband. January 14, 2009. Dale Harrell is found clinging to life by police, his skull brutally beaten with a hammer. The resulting criminal trial catapults twelve ordinary jurors into a powerful struggle with complex questions. On the surface, the murder seemed clear. But lurking beneath was a gnawing doubt - was th...

Destination Casablanca: Exile, Espionage, and the Battle for North Africa in World War II - Paperback

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by Meredith Hindley (Author)This rollicking and panoramic history of Casablanca during the Second World War sheds light on the city as a key hub for European and American powers, and a place where spies, soldiers, and political agents exchanged secrets and vied for control.In November 1942, as a part of Operation Torch, 33,000 American soldiers sailed undetected across the Atlantic and stormed the beaches of French Morocco. Seventy-four hours later, the Americans controlled the country and on...

The Cadaver King and the Country Dentist: A True Story of Injustice in the American South - Paperback

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by Radley Balko (Author), Tucker Carrington (Author), John Grisham (Foreword by)A shocking and deeply reported account of the persistent plague of institutional racism and junk forensic science in our criminal justice system, and its devastating effect on innocent lives After two three-year-old girls were raped and murdered in rural Mississippi, law enforcement pursued and convicted two innocent men: Kennedy Brewer and Levon Brooks. Together they spent a combined thirty years in prison before...

Why They Do It: Inside the Mind of the White-Collar Criminal - Paperback

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by Eugene Soltes (Author)What drives wealthy and powerful people to white-collar crime? Why They Do It is a breakthrough look at the dark side of the business world.From the financial fraudsters of Enron, to the embezzlers at Tyco, to the insider traders at McKinsey, to the Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff, the failings of corporate titans are regular fixtures in the news. In Why They Do It, Harvard Business School professor Eugene Soltes draws from extensive personal interaction and correspondenc...

Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House - Paperback

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by Mark Felt (Author), John O'Connor (Author)Mark Felt's role in history was secured when he decided to share his views on the Watergate break-in with a young reporter on the Washington Post named Bob Woodward. He made sure that the greatest political scandal in the twentieth century, which would besmirch an entire administration and bring down a presidency, was revealed in an unchallengeable way. This absorbing account of Felt's FBI career, from the end of the great American crime wave thro...

A Study of Active Shooter Incidents in the United States Between 2000 and 2013 - Paperback

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by Federal Bureau of Investigation (Author), Texas State University (Author), Pete J. Blair (Author)This is not a study of mass killings or mass shootings, but rather a study of a specific type of shooting situation law enforcement and the public may face. Incidents identified in this study do not encompass all gun-related situations; therefore caution should be taken when using this information without placing it in context. Specifically, shootings that resulted from gang or drug violence-pe...

Dangerous Dozen (Notorious USA True Crime Box Set) - Paperback

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by Katherine Ramsland (Author), Rebecca Morris (Author), Kevin M. Sullivan (Author)A true crime collection culled from the crime files of the New York Times bestselling series, Notorious USA. Number of Pages: 806 Dimensions: 1.6 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: February 01, 2017

True Crime Stories Volume 5: 12 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases - Paperback

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by Jack Rosewood (Author)Open the pages of this true crime anthology and learn about twelve of the most shocking true crime cases in modern history. You will be glued to the pages as you read about high profile true crime murder cases, such as the murder of Laci Peterson, and the murder trial of actor Robert Blake, while learning about some lesser known yet equally notorious murder trials. You will follow criminal investigations into cold murder cases that were once thought to be unsolvable, ...

Serial Killers Rage and Horror: 8 Shocking True Crime Stories of Serial Killers and Killing Sprees - Paperback

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by Rebecca Lo (Author), Jack Rosewood (Author)From rampage killers to hunters that seek out human prey in the shadows of the night, this serial killer anthology is a collection of horror stories. Collectively these men were responsible for hundreds of deaths, and they all belong in the realm of the worst serial killers to date. Delve into eight different cases and explore the heinous deeds committed, the background of each killer, and the apparent motives for their crimes. There are those who...

Too Brief A Candle: A True Crime in a Home Day Care - Paperback

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by J. M. Barlow (Author)Too Brief a Candle is a True Crime book about a one-year-old child whose death was caused by abuse in a home day care. This tragedy occurred in Pinellas County, Florida, in 2008, but it took four years to go to trial. The entire trial, as well as the events leading up to it, are covered in the book. The child's family was well known to the author.Author BiographyJ.M. Barlow has spent over 35 years as a licensed business professional. She has dual degrees from the Unive...

Bloodstained Justice: The Darlie Routier Story - Paperback

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by Wanda G. Davis (Author)On the night of June 6th, 1996, Darlie Lynn Routier made a frantic call to 911. She told the dispatcher that she and her two sons had been stabbed. Five minutes later, police arrived at Darlie's home in Rowlett, a suburb of Dallas. Darlie's eldest son, Devon, had already died from four knife wounds. He was just three days shy of his seventh birthday. His brother, five year old Damon, had also been attacked. Damon later died in the care of a paramedic. Darlie had a de...

Pablo Escobar: Sinner Or Saint - Paperback

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by Raymond Johnson (Author)Pablo Escobar was one of those people whose actions weren't always very noble, though he had moments of enormous generosity, and yet he still haunts the streets of Colombia today. This book will take you through a journey of what life was like for the apparent 7th richest man In the world. Although some say his enormous wealth was much greater then what the authorities were led to believe. Number of Pages: 54 Dimensions: 0.11 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: Janua...

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by Melvin R. Gudknecht (Author)From 1978 to 1998, the United States Justice Department took on the mafia and corrupt unions using all available tools and even enhanced some old laws--a new agency and new laws. It was open season on organized crime and labor racketeers.A letter to the president of the United States effectively launched the Office of Labor Racketeering and Organized Crime with a bag of tools, which included the RICO statute, the Inspector General Act, organized crime bill, Pres...

The Blue Wall of Silence: Secrets Revealed Behind Police Abuse and Corruption - Paperback

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by Alex Quinn (Author)The Blue Wall of Silence is based on a true story of one woman's incredible journey into and through the "Blue Wall of Silence" that exists only when the abuser is a police officer. She meets and deals with the police family that extends further than one can ever imagine. The abuse of power that exists within the police network can bring total devastation to their victims. Quinn reveals the many tactics used by police who abuse their intimate partners. Police abuse, like...

The Girl and the Horrors of Howard Avenue: Oregon, Notorious USA - Paperback

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by Rebecca Morris (Author), Gregg Olsen (Author)WITH PHOTOS A seven-year-old goes missing and his step-mother is the chief suspect. Two women, fifty years apart, make history for committing the most shocking of crimes. A father kills his three young children and his wife and impersonates a disgraced journalist. Oregon's most famous murderer explains how her jail breaks show she's ready for parole. New York Times bestselling author Gregg Olsen (If Loving You Is Wrong, Starvation Heights) and v...

Missing: When the Son Sets: The Jaryd Atadero Story - Paperback

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by Arlyn Atadero (Author), Allyn Atadero (Author)Discover the bombshell cold case that rocked the state of Colorado for five years and changed the way many viewed their world forever. On October 2nd, 1999, 3 year-old Jaryd Atadero vanished on a group hike in the Comanche Peak Wilderness. As hours turned into days, and days into months, Jaryd's father Allyn goes through hell and high water to combat nightmarish circumstances hindering the search, threatening the very core of his existence - ci...

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by Joe White (Author) Number of Pages: 222 Dimensions: 0.47 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: February 14, 2018

The Yakuza: The History of the Notorious Japanese Crime Organization - Paperback

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by Charles River (Author)*Includes pictures *Includes quotes about the Yakuza *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "Strong leaders understand that action cures indecision." - Toyotomi Hideyoshi, 16th century samurai A pack of men in sharp, tailored suits and dark sunglasses strut down the street. Their eyes are shielded, but the icy scowl on their faces is a clear sign to stay out of their paths. A few of their collars hang open, showing off a glimpse of the vib...

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Jack the Ripper: The Unsolved Mystery of History's Most Notorious Serial Killer - Paperback

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by Charles River (Author)*Includes pictures *Includes newspaper accounts of the crimes, and witness and police testimony *Includes a bibliography for further reading There have been a countless number of serial killers throughout history, and certainly more prolific ones, but the timing, circumstances, and unsolved nature of the case continue to make Jack the Ripper the most famous serial killer in history. The murders came at a time when media coverage could be both more acute and more wides...

Where The Monsters Go: The Case Against the West Memphis 3 Killers, Volume II - Paperback

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by Gary Meece (Author)There is the myth of the West Memphis 3 -- innocent teenagers railroaded by malicious police and prosecutors into murder convictions because of the way they dressed and the music they listened to, there being no evidence against them except the prejudices of Southern white Christians.And then there is the reality --- three criminally inclined young thugs involved in occultism who gleefully tortured three 8-year-old boys and then brought the justice system down upon them ...

In My Opinion, The Inquest Hearing of Lizzie Andrew Borden: Volume 1 - Hardcover

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by Keith a. Buchanan (Author)In the year 1892 on the fourth day of August, an infamous crime was committed during the late morning hours in the city of Fall River. It was during a time when the cotton mill industry was thriving, and the population within the city was growing. The heart of the city was busy with many people working on and tending to their daily affairs as being nothing more than the norm. Then, suddenly without warning, evil had taken its revenge upon two prominent people with...

How to Become a World-Class Investigator: An Insider's Guide to a Secretive Industry - Paperback

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by Julie Clegg (Author)The era of the lone wolf private eye is over. Julie Clegg Number of Pages: 172 Dimensions: 0.4 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: October 16, 2018

The Most Notorious Serial Killers in History: Countess Elizabeth Bathory, Jack the Ripper, the Zodiac Killer, Ted Bundy, the Boston Strangler, and the - Paperback

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by Zed Simpson (Author), Charles River (Author)*Includes pictures *Includes accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading The legends of vampires like Dracula have generated massive interest throughout time. Indeed, the story of a man (in some versions a very handsome, dashing man), who feeds on the blood of virgins in order to survive, and who walks the earth only at night, has been revived throughout the centuries in different forms. However, one famous tale tha...

Unforgiving Destiny: The Relentless Pursuit of a Black Marketeer - Paperback

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by David McMillan (Author)Unforgiving Destiny follows the true story of the 39-year pursuit by authorities on five continents to imprison and execute David McMillan as he travelled as an independent smuggler. Readers have called this sprawling yet fast-paced saga, "The benchmark for true-crime writing," and includes new details of the notorious Bangkok escape. Dogged by an obsessed DEA agent, he evades the death penalty in Thailand by escaping prison, only to be 'disappeared' in Pakistan jail...