True Crime

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A Stranger Killed Katy: The True Story of Katherine Hawelka, Her Murder on a New York Campus, and How Her Family Fought Back - Paperback

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by William D. Larue (Author)In the early morning hours of August 29, 1986, Clarkson University sophomore Katy Hawelka - bright, pretty and full of life - strolled back to her upstate New York campus after a night out. On the dimly lit path beside the university's ice hockey arena, a stranger emerged from the darkness. The brutal sexual assault and strangulation that followed rocked the campus and the local community.When Katy was declared brain-dead three days later, her family's nightmare ha...

Lawyer Games: After Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil - Hardcover

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by Dep Kirkland (Author)LAWYER GAMES is the TRUE story of the murder case that spawned a best-seller and film: Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil. But this book goes far beyond the boundaries of a single murder case. No reader of LAWYER GAMES will ever again look the same way at a criminal trial. Kirkus: "Riveting."In the early morning of May 2, 1981, Danny Hansford was shot dead by James Williams with a World War II vintage Luger in a historic Savannah mansion. For the next eight-and-a-...

Undaunted: My Life as Policeman and Private Eye - Paperback

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by Jim Smith (Author)Born and raised in the tenements of Govan, Glasgow, Jim Smith decided on a career with the police from an early age. He joined the Metropolitan Police in 1962 and was posted to H Division - London's East End - where he learned the job, before joining the newly-formed Special Patrol Group and being involved in operations across the Met's district from surveillance of Soho's porn barons to the hunt for cop killer Harry Roberts. In 1968 he transferred to the Criminal Intelli...

But I Trusted You: Ann Rule's Crime Files #14 - Paperback

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by Ann Rule (Author)In this chilling volume of New York Times bestselling author Ann Rule's Crime Files, discover unforgettable cases of a spouse, lover, family member or helpful stranger who is totally trusted--until it's too late. Whether driven to extreme violence by greed or jealousy, passion or rage, the calculating sociopaths in this true crime collection targeted those closest to them--unwitting victims whose last disbelieving words could well have been "but I trusted you...." Headlini...

Cutting Point: Solving the Jack the Ripper and the Thames Torso Murders - Paperback

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by Christer Holmgren (Author), Nicolas Krizan (Cover Design by)In Victorian London, long before the term serial killer was coined, two series of murders played out that have captured the imagination of the whole world. The Jack the Ripper murders and the Thames Torso murders, so similar to each other, took place during the same period in London and have never been solved.In this book, journalist and researcher Christer Holmgren explains why the murders were never cleared up and names the East...

Cutting Point: Solving the Jack the Ripper and the Thames Torso Murders - Hardcover

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by Larry Pope Jr. (Author)This book tells a story where you have to always know who your friends are, who you can and cannot trust, your whereabouts, and how to come together to resolve a case A mystery where people within your inner circle become part of suspicion. A person might seem like a good person, but always know that everyone has unknown secrets. They could be of the good or of the worst. Beware Number of Pages: 142 Dimensions: 0.33 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: January 12, 2021

Case Files of the East Area Rapist / Golden State Killer - Paperback

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by Keith Komos (Author), Kat Winters (Author)He's the most prolific, enigmatic, and dangerous offender the State of California has ever known... yet he remains unidentified and unpunished to this day. With over one hundred burglaries, fifty rapes, and possibly a dozen murders, the "East Area Rapist" / "Golden State Killer" / "Original Night Stalker" was truly one of history's most vile and heinous criminals. He seemed to appear out of nowhere in the mid-1970s near Sacramento, California, wher...

Two Truths and a Lie That Set Me Free - Paperback

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by Denise J. Smith (Author)Have you ever felt alone in the world, unhinged, or even a prisoner in your own mind? This story follows four women; Nicole, Jasmine, Veronica, and Erika. Each of these women is tethered to pain, injustice, and prejudices in their lives. At the center of it all lies Erika, and the costly decisions she's made that ultimately forces these women to confront their demons, as they try to break free from their shackled lives. Number of Pages: 216 Dimensions: 0.49 x 7 x 4....

Embezzlement: How to Detect, Prevent, and Investigate Pink-Collar Crime - Paperback

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by Kelly Paxton Cfe Pi (Author)Your most trusted employee. Your right hand. However, something just doesn't feel right about your business. Could an employee be stealing from you? Certainly you're mistaken, right? After all, this person helped you grow your business, has full access to everything from passwords to bank statements. Sure, that gives your employee the opportunity, but he or she would never take advantage of it. We lock our cars and our houses to protect ourselves. What do you do...

Rape Laws in India The Heinous Crime Decoded: by Vishnu Goel and Aditi Marwaha - Paperback

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by Vishnu Goel (Editor), Aditi Marwaha (Editor), Vishnu Goel (Author)The Heinous Offence of Rape has been dealt with under the Indian Penal Code not as a mere provision with a limited scope but has acquired a very wide dimension in terms of its definition as well as scope. The rape laws in India have evolved with time due to growing brutality of this barbaric crime in the country. The provision has seen important amendments over the years on the recommendation and suggestion of various Law Co...

Carcel de Venezuela Capital del Infierno - Paperback

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by Pra Nato (Author)Un recorrido interesante en la denuncia contra el sistema judicial y carcelario de Venezuela. Relatos, descripciones, glosarios, jerga, modus operandi, los alias, el gobierno corrupto, los narcos, los secuestradores, los ladrones, los violadores, todos tienen un rango dentro de la escala carcelaria. la Letra Carcelaria, un codigo silente en la sociedad, pero no menos esconocido y efectivo dentro de los recintos carcelarios. Policias y custodios colusionados con la poblaci ...

The Warden's Son: Growing Up at the Idaho State Penitentiary - Paperback

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by Jerry Clapp (Author)When Jerry Clapp's father became warden of the Idaho State Penitentiary in 1945, the young boy quickly learned the rules and boundaries of roaming one of the most dangerous grounds in the West. Through his school years, Jerry would become the confidante to many a wild tale from friendly inmates-an old man serving life for multiple assassinations, a beautiful teenager in the women's prison, and an incarcerated war hero who became a lifelong role model. These are the stor...

Cybercrime and Information Technology: The Computer Network Infrastructure and Computer Security, Cybersecurity Laws, Internet of Things (Iot), and Mo - Paperback

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by Alex Alexandrou (Author)Cybercrime and Information Technology: Theory and Practice--The Computer Network Infostructure and Computer Security, Cybersecurity Laws, Internet of Things (IoT), and Mobile Devices is an introductory text addressing current technology, trends, and security issues. While many books on the market cover investigations, forensic recovery, and presentation of evidence, and others explain computer and network security, this book explores both, explaining the essential p...

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by Robert Keller (Author)20 Shocking True Crime Cases of Women Who Kill, includingElizabeth Brownrigg She was a vicious sadist, a psychopath who inflicted horrible torture on the children in her care. This time, though, she'd gone too far.Brittney Dwyer Troubled teen Brittney is taking a road trip, at the end of which is her grandfather's house, a reputed fortune, and a bloody murder.Stacey Barker The horrific story of a young mother, the baby she didn't want and the terrible atrocity she'd c...

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by James O. Chipman (Author)These are some of the things you will learn by reading this book: After almost sixty years, it is time for the world to know the truth behind the death of JFK.If Kennedy had won reelection in 1964, there would not have been an American Vietnam War.You will learn things about Lyndon B. Johnson that you would not believe were possible.John F. Kennedy's assassination started a deep distrust that Americans have with their government that continues to this day.A major ...

They Had to Die That Night: The Inside Story Of The Investigation and Trial Of Herbert F. Steigler - Hardcover

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by Richard R. Wier Jr. (Author)In the early morning hours of October 19, 1968, a fire spread rapidly through a suburban home in Wilmington, Delaware, killing three sleeping victims: a six-year-old girl and a retired couple. The murderer spread ten containers of gasoline around the first floor of the home and up the stairs onto the second floor. The murderer deliberately blocked any escape from the second floor where the victims were sleeping. A fourth potential victim escaped by chance, havi...

They Had to Die That Night: The Inside Story Of The Investigation and Trial Of Herbert F. Steigler - Paperback

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The Crime Boss Coloring Book: Mos: Most Notorious Mafia Bosses of the 20th Century. - Paperback

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by Vb Productions (Author)Welcome to the family It's time get out your colored pencils and officially become a Made Man or Woman.This unique adult coloring book features some of the most notorious mafia bosses from the 20th century who ran the streets of major cities in the United States, including Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. Meet the bosses, underbosses, soldiers, and even some consiglieres of some of America's most violent organized crime families. Crimes l...

Real Mysteries of Cold Cases: Strangest Unsolved Mysteries - Paperback

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by Rachel Hudson (Author)What is it about true crime and unsolved mysteries that entice us so? Maybe it's the fact that we can devour the grisly details of unsolved murders and other crimes while safe at home, curled in an armchair or under a blanket.Maybe it's because we want to unravel the mysteries of the criminal mind from the inside out. Or maybe it's just plain old curiosity.Nothing haunts the mind and stirs the imagination like a real-life whodunit.In this collection of unsolved true c...

Is Rape a Crime?: A Memoir, an Investigation, and a Manifesto - Paperback

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by Michelle Bowdler (Author)Longlisted for the 2020 National Book Award for NonfictionTIME's 100 Must-Read Books of 2020Publishers Weekly, Best Books of 2020New York Times New & Noteworthy AudiobooksLit Hubs Most Anticipated Books of 2020Starred Review Publishers WeeklyStarred Review Shelf AwarenessIs Rape a Crime? is beautifully written and compellingly told. In 2020, we were all looking for solutions and this book was right on time. It is one we should all be reading. --Anita Hill This ...

Witnesses for the Lamb: The True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and Suicide in the Ozarks - Paperback

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by Molly May (Author)"The world is to know the Messiah is here," wrote Keith Haigler, a member of the Foundation of Ubiquity, a tiny cult based in Jasper, Arkansas. On July 3, 1982, Keith, 26, and his wife Kate, 24, hijacked a Continental Trailways bus and parked it on the Little Buffalo River Bridge in Jasper, demanding to speak to a local TV news reporter in order to broadcast their rambling story of salvation through faith in their leader, Emory "Fou" Lamb, a middle-aged storekeeper. "Cont...

Jack the Ripper: the Man Behind the Blade - Hardcover

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by S. M. Cornthwaite (Author)A theory like no other and an over century long secret, revealed The Whitechapel murders during the Autumn of terror in 1888 left a city paralyzed in fear. The murderer went down in infamy as his identity has never been uncovered-until now Many have speculated over the Ripper's identity since then, but S. M. Cornthwaite believe to have truly uncovered the truth behind the mystery. The author takes you on a journey of discovery by piecing together the evidence by ...

Silent Voices: A True Story of One Family's Tragedy and Journey Toward Acceptance, Grace and Forgiveness - Paperback

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by Debbie Nau Redmond (Author), Julie Pinkerton (Editor), Deborah Bradseth (Designed by)"It was Thursday, September 29th, and I woke up completely exhausted. The sun was shining but it felt gloomy to me. I hadn't had much sleep the last week. My family was experiencing a tsunami of turmoil and confusion, and we were so drained from facing the threat of violence. I felt sick to my stomach, not like the flu, but like you know in your heart that something is terribly wrong..." What was terribly ...

King of the New York Streets - Paperback

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by Quentin R. Bufogle (Author)KING OF THE NEW YORK STREETS is a gritty, utterly unrepentant memoir of growing up on the mean streets of New York City during the late '70s. Prowling the bars and clubs of Long Island and the Five Boroughs; hanging out on the streets of a mobbed-up zoo long before skyrocketing real estate and overpriced soy chai lattes transformed it into a hipster paradise. The girls, the drugs, the fights and the sheer kicks; the shell game known as the "American Dream" and th...

Eliot Ness and the Mad Butcher: Hunting a Serial Killer at the Dawn of Modern Criminology - Paperback

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by Max Allan Collins (Author), A. Brad Schwartz (Author)"The thrilling history of the torso murderer. The tale of the 'Untouchable' who got Al Capone but failed to solve his goriest case." --Dan Jones, The Sunday TimesIn the spirit of Devil in the White City comes a true detective tale of the highest standard: the haunting story of Eliot Ness's forgotten final case-his years-long hunt for "The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run," a serial killer who terrorized Cleveland through the Great Depression...

Foreign Faction - Who Really Kidnapped JonBenet? - Paperback

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by A. James Kolar (Author)A former lead investigator in the JonBenet Ramsey murder case breaks six years of silence. Foreign Faction blows the cover off the lone-intruder / sexual predator theory, and reveals startling new evidence that heretofore has only been seen by a select few. Explore the journey of these discoveries and determine for yourself who really was responsible for the kidnap and murder of the childhood beauty queen, JonBenet Ramsey. Number of Pages: 530 Dimensions: 1.07 x 9 x ...

JFK - An American Coup: The Truth Behind the Kennedy Assassination (16pt Large Print Edition) - Paperback

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by Colonel John Hughes-Wilson (Author)Ever since President John F. Kennedy was gunned down in Dallas fifty years ago, various theories have swirled around what was a key event in American - and world - history. Whatever the conclusions of the US official Warren Report - that the President had been assassinated by a lone gunman, Lee Harvey Oswald - many people doubt that to be true. Indeed, President Nixon later admitted on tape that the report was 'a hoax committed on the American people.' Jo...

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by G. A. Henderson (Author)This is the sweet and bitter story of the Tungsten Mine. The story takes in the amazing life of Frank Arnold, the long-time caretaker who made the Tungsten Mine his home for twenty years. He wandered the vast eastern Cascades in what we now call the "Pasayten Wilderness" until his untimely death in the winter of 1934-35, while out scouting his trap lines. The mystery surrounding Frank's death, how he was found by a mental patient and the stories that boiled out of t...

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by Russ Protentis (Author)In 1968, the battle in the skies over North Vietnam was a culmination of training, equipment, skill, and mostly luck. Both on the part of Navy Lt. Tony Nargi, his wingman, and the pilots in the MiGs. The terror in the skies would last but a moment. The thrill would last a lifetime.The addiction to the adrenaline of the uncertainty of life and death would send Tony on a trajectory he'd never imagine himself. Life had a few surprises ahead for Lt. Tony Nargi, but first...

Jeffrey Dahmer: The Milwaukee Cannibal - Paperback

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by Savannah Crawford (Author)Some evils are meant to belong to the land of lore: where horrible monsters exist only to bewitch and unsettle the mind. But there are real horrors in this world, and the thing of nightmares can often exist right outside your door. Unfortunately, the only way to extinguish this kind of darkness, is to examine it in the light. For the name Jeffrey Dahmer still exists in the lexicon of American history as an example of pure evil and the proof that monsters truly do ...

Tall Tales: Short Stories from a Long Game Warden Career - Paperback

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by Steve Rogers (Author)Tall Tales is a short peek into the sometimes exciting, often funny, and occasionally scary 33 year career of Washington Fish and Wildlife Police Officer Steve Rogers. From trapping beaver, raccoons, and cougars to herding elk on snowmobile to catching poachers, there were not many dull moments. Whether horse packing into the high country or running boat patrols on the Columbia River and undercover fishing patrols, there was always plenty of work to do. There was never...