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Skeletons in My Closet: 101 Life Lessons From a Homicide Detective - Paperback

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by Dave Sweet (Author), Sarah Kades (Author)A poignant virtual ride-along like no other.Sometimes tragedy can be the most sincere teacher-something retired homicide detective Dave Sweet knows all too well. In this unorthodox police memoir, Sweet takes readers on a ride-along like no other, revealing poignant truths about life and death, and how we can work and live together. Danger and grit pair with humour and compassion in this gripping, fresh read.Dave Sweet, a conservative, veteran homici...

El patrón: Todo lo que no sabias del más grande narcotraficante en la historia de Colombia - Paperback

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by Raul Tacchuella (Author)LA HISTORIA lo recordará siempre como uno de los personajes más icónicos en el ámbito del crimen organizado. Sin embargo, el Patrón llegó a ser más que un criminal. Influyó en la cultura de un país, marcando un antes y un después. ODIADO POR UNOS Y AMADOS POR OTROS, el Patrón no pasa desapercibido y en esta historia relato cómo su paso afectó a toda una generación. Te invito a sumergirte en las páginas de este libro, y descubrir una historia real jamás contada con r...

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by Troy Taylor (Author), Amanda R. Woomer (Author)HELL HATH NO FURY 313 MORE SPIRITS OF THE SINISTER AND THE SLAIN"A villain is just a victim whose story hasn't been told yet."Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned... But have they been scorned because they have been overlooked, ignored, and underestimated for so long? Perhaps, because we do know that women have rarely been given the respect they deserve, even when it comes to homicide. As the unlucky can assure you, murders committed by wome...

Preacher's Girl: The Life and Crimes of Blanche Taylor Moore - Paperback

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by Jim Schutze (Author)An "excellent true-crime study" of a female serial killer given the death penalty for poisoning at least three men between 1973 and 1989 (Publishers Weekly). Widowed Blanche Taylor Moore was about to lose her second spouse to symptoms that mysteriously mirrored those that killed her first husband--as well as her previous boyfriend. When an investigation reveals arsenic poisoning, the hideous truth about the wife and mother comes to light. Did the abuse Blanche suffered ...

Grifters, Frauds, and Crooks: True Stories of American Corruption - Hardcover

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by Richard Estep (Author)Power, Money, Sex: The Corrupt Trifecta! This captivating book uncovers the insidious web of deceit that infiltrates every facet of our nation's past and present. Immerse yourself in the stories of 50 of the most audacious frauds, cons, and lies! Discover the dark underbelly of American history as you delve into the gripping pages of Grifters, Frauds, and Crooks: True Stories of American Corruption. From the heights of Wall Street to the heart of Main Street, from the...

The Notorious Texas Swindler: The Mastermind Behind The Grayson County Five - Paperback

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by Pepper Anne (Author)Bob Leach was a throwback to an era of legendary Texas desperados. He was a conman, a kidnapper, a cattle rustler, a stickup man, and more. But far from practicing his depredations in the Wild West heyday of the 1880's, Leach was a modern-day badman who became one of the most sought-after criminals in Texas history; from landing in a Comanche County courtroom on charges of larceny to ending up in a Callahan County Jail where he later escaped. After his capture, Leach w...

Ted Bundy: The Yearly Journal - Paperback

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by Kevin Sullivan (Author)"With all the material we have on Ted Bundy, it's easy to think we've thoroughly covered his life and crimes. But there still are holes, still things to learn . . . Newly discovered facts, some speculation, and some clarification-they're all here. For those who can't get enough of Bundy, the items in this illuminating volume show that we can still chip away at his secrets." -Katherine Ramsland, author of Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader...

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by Geoff Doyle (Author)Whitemare is the compelling story of the international FBI investigation that resulted in what was the largest seizure of heroin in U.S. history. It takes the reader behind the scenes in the making of this unparalleled spellbinding case and exposes for the reader's consideration the unabridged factors, which impacted daily on the agents and other investigators. It removes the myth and hype that surround many other law enforcement accounts of true crime while presenting ...

Staten Island Slayings:: Murderers & Mysteries of the Forgotten Borough - Paperback

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by Patricia M. Salmon (Author)Staten Island saw its share of violence and murder as it transformed from a sleepy community to an urban outer borough. The 1920 discovery of a woman's body by two young boys walking their dog remains unsolved. An inmate at Sailors' Snug Harbor--a retirem Number of Pages: 128 Dimensions: 0.4 x 8.9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 07, 2014

Serial Killers and the Phenomenon of Serial Murder: A Student Textbook - Paperback

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by David Wilson (Author), Elizabeth Yardley (Author), Adam Lynes (Author)A superbly targeted resource for those learning about serial killings. Serial Killers and the Phenomenon of Serial Murder examines and analyses some of the best known (as well as lesser) cases from English criminal history, ancient and modern. It looks at the lifestyles, backgrounds and activities of those who become serial killers and identifies clear categories of individuals into which most serial killers fall. Led by...

Mass: A Sniper, a Father, and a Priest - Paperback

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by Jo Scott-Coe (Author) On August 1, 1966, Charles Whitman climbed to the top of the University of Texas at Austin's clock tower and performed the first televised and (at the time) deadliest mass shooting in American history. Two weeks after the murders, FBI agents interviewed a Catholic priest in Alaska who had known Whitman and his family for fifteen years. Jo Scott-Coe discovered the report of this interview in an online search about the shooting nearly fifty years later. As a stray Catho...

Fake: Famous Forged Documents and Their Historical Legacy - Paperback

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by Dal O'Sullivan (Author)Throughout history, forgers have attempted to fabricate documents to manipulate the historical record. The book explores the most egregious cases--their intent, effectiveness, exposure and significance--from the Donation of Constantine to the Protocols of the Elders of Zion to the Hitler Diaries. Ironically, forgeries have helped advance the discipline of history. Case studies trace how scholars worked to reveal the truth behind bogus manuscripts while developing ne...

Don Bradley Discusses the Lost 116 Pages - Paperback

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by Rick C. Bennett (Editor), Shauna B. Beckett (Editor), Don Bradley (Narrated by)In 1828, Martin Harris wanted to share the pages of the Book of Mormon that Joseph had dictated. Joseph reluctantly agreed, and Martin lost the pages. Who stole them? What stories were found on these pages? Historian Don Bradley has tried to reconstruct the pages by documenting what eyewitnesses said. Don thinks there were more pages than 116 that tradition says. He also said masonic implements were found with t...

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by Monte Francis (Author)Neighbors were unaware of what went on behind the tightly closed doors of a house in Fresno, California--the home of an imposing, 300-pound Marcus Wesson, his wife, children, nieces, and grandchildren. But on March 12, 2004, gunshots were heard inside the Wesson home, and police officers responding to what they believed was a routine domestic disturbance were horrified by the senseless carnage they discovered when they entered.By Their Father's Hand is a chilling true...

Gotti's Rules: The Story of John Alite, Junior Gotti, and the Demise of the American Mafia - Paperback

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by George Anastasia (Author)From the New York Times bestselling author of Blood and Honor and The Last Gangster--"one of the most respected crime reporters in the country" (60 Minutes)--comes the sure to be headline-making inside story of the Gotti and Gambino families, told from the unique viewpoint of notorious mob hit-man John Alite, a close associate of Junior Gotti who later testified against him.In Gotti's Rules, George Anastasia, a prize-winning reporter who spent over thirty years cov...

You All Grow Up and Leave Me - Paperback

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by Piper Weiss (Author)"Unflinching, rich and revelatory."--MEGAN ABBOTT"Gorgeous, moody, and evocative . . . half coming-of-age story and half exhaustively researched true crime." --VANITY FAIR"Bracingly honest and extremely discomfiting, this book is like a riveting episode of Law & Order: SVU set at a Manhattan prep school with the U.S. Open as a backdrop."--MARIE CLAIRE A riveting blend of true crime and coming-of-age memoir-- The Stranger Beside Me meets Prep--that presents an intima...

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by William P. Hogan (Author) Number of Pages: 224 Dimensions: 0.58 x 9.02 x 6.04 IN Publication Date: September 20, 2000

I Am Abigail: A Texas Woman's Childhood Nightmare - And Her Escape From Hell as a Sex Slave/Survivor - Hardcover

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by Jamie Collins (Author)ONE OF THE MOST DISTURBING CASES OF SEXUAL ABUSE ON RECORD - AND THE INSPIRING TRUE STORY OF THE WOMAN WHO SURVIVED TO SPEAK HER TRUTHMy name is Abigail Alvarado. When I was nine, Child Protective Services removed me and my siblings from my mother's home, a known crack house, due to neglect. After an extended stay at a children's shelter in San Antonio, Texas, we were adopted by our Uncle Chevo, a Sergeant in the Army, and his wife, Laura. We moved to Hawaii, where th...

The Most Incredible Law Enforcement Stories Ever Told: 20 Inspiring True Tales of Heroism and Bravery from Real Cops - Paperback

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by Jonathan Hunt (Author)Are you a cop or an aspiring police officer in the making? Do you love inspirational true stories about the true heroes of our society? Then this book is for you. While the daily work of an ordinary police officer is often slow and monotonous, every police officer serving must be prepared at a moment's notice to demonstrate bravery and determination when an unexpected situation suddenly arises. The Most Incredible Law Enforcement Stories Ever Told details stories of ...

The Edge of Malice: The Marie Grossman Story - Hardcover

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by David Miraldi (Author)Marie Grossman seems to have it all: a devoted husband, two wonderful children, and a professional career.But all of that changes when she drives her car into the darkened parking lot of a fast food restaurant. After Marie lowers her car window to place an order at the drive-thru, a man suddenly appears and places a gun at her temple. What follows is every woman's worst nightmare.The Edge of Malice is a true account of one woman's quest for justice after a violent cri...

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by Monty Orrick (Author)When two General Motors executives drove into Crater Lake National Park in July 1952, no one could have predicted they would be dead within an hour-not even their killers. It was a crime of opportunity, a botched robbery during the middle of summer in a crowded national park. When Albert Jones and Charles Culhane were found shot to death two days later, the story became a national obsession. The FBI used every resource and available agent but, as time wore on, the inve...

The Life and Fall of Lorenzo Cross: Murder or Not Murder you Make the Call - Paperback

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by Lorenzo Cross (Author)You noticed the front cover, "Yes" I was Incarcerated for aiding and abetting a murder, and I refused to accept a plea deal.I welcome you to become a member of the jury, "I did the time, but I didn't do the crime." I invite you to get to know me and understand my character, assess my morals, and examine what drives my existence, and ask yourself, "Where is the motive." Additionally, the murder weapon was never found; the car used in the crime was not found; no eyewitn...

Who Killed Moosewala? The Spiralling Story of Violence in Punjab - Paperback

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by Jupinderjit Singh (Author)About the BookA POWERFUL BOOK THAT DETAILS THE DEATH AND THE SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION OF THE MURDER OF ONE OF THE RISING SUPERSTARS OF PUNJABI HIP-HOP.On 29 May 2022, Punjabi rapper Sidhu Moosewala left his haveli in Moosa for a quick ride to his aunt's house in the neighbouring village. He was never to return home. The singer was ambushed and gunned down by six assailants. He was only twenty-eight.The news of his death spread like wildfire; fans thronged to his v...

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by C. L. Keller (Author)The five-book series All In is about the life of a little girl in South Dakota. The stories that you will read are both shocking and graphic. Even though all the writings are true, the author changed the time, places, and names of many to protect those who would almost certainly be prosecuted. Changes were also made to protect other children who were involved in the events that unfolded before you. They are grown-ups now, but they are still victims, and they are still ...

The Lucchese Mafia Crime Family: A Complete and Fascinating History of New York Criminal Organization - Paperback

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by Mafia Library (Author)Enter a world of power, betrayal, and redemption as you uncover the extraordinary saga of the Lucchese crime family. In this gripping narrative, the secrets of the Lucchese Dynasty are laid bare, revealing a thrilling and captivating story that will leave you breathless. Discover the hidden origins of the Lucchese family, tracing their rise from the shadowy streets of early 20th century New York to becoming one of the most feared and influential Mafia empires in Ameri...

Killer Instincts: Stories of Murder and Mayhem - Hardcover

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by Wj Constantine (Author)Get ready to plunge into the abyss of human depravity in "Killer Instincts: Stories of Murder and Mayhem." Renowned author W.J. Constantine masterfully blends true crime with bone-chilling fiction, crafting a mesmerizing tapestry of carnage, suspense, and twisted desires. Brace yourself as each page leaves you spellbound, heart racing with anticipation.The serene town of Villisca, Iowa sets the eerie stage for the saga of the Axe Murders. Constantine's deft brush str...

Death by Talons: Did An Owl 'Murder' Kathleen Peterson? - Hardcover

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by Tiddy Smith (Author)An Outrageous Theory For Murder!On December 9, 2001, Kathleen Peterson was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in her Durham, NC home. Her scalp was laced with deep incisions, and her blood was strewn from outside to inside the house. The sinister truth of that night turned her murder into North Carolina's most enigmatic criminal case, capturing media attention across the globe.Police zeroed in on Kathleen's husband, Michael Peterson, and charged him with murder. Bu...

Carmine And The 13th Avenue Boys: Surviving Brooklyn's Colombo Mob - Paperback

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by Craig McGuire (Author), Carmine Imbriale (Author)This is the true story of Carmine Imbriale - a gambler, a brawler, a bandit, a bookie, an enforcer. For two decades, Imbriale was a street-level operative in one of the most violent crews in the Colombo Family, and he endeared himself to some of the major figures of organized crime while developing deadly disputes with others.Now in hiding, Imbriale teams up with true-crime veteran writer Craig McGuire to take you inside the 13th Avenue rack...

The Rise And Fall Of A 'Casino' Mobster: The Tony Spilotro Story Through A Hitman's Eyes - Paperback

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by Dennis Griffin (Author), Frank Cullotta (Author)The True Story Behind The Hit Film 'Casino' From An 'Enforcer' Who Lived It Tony Spilotro was the Mob's man in Las Vegas. A feared enforcer, the bosses knew Tony would do whatever it took to protect their interests. The "Little Guy" built a criminal empire that was the envy of mobsters across the country, and his childhood pal, Frank Cullotta helped him do it. But Tony's quest for power and lack of self-control with women cost the Mob its co...

The Good Intentions of a Criminal Psychopath - Paperback

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by Steven Lubeck (Author)"The Good Intentions of a Criminal Psychopath" chronicles the transformation of a previously incarcerated pimp/addict/robber into a law-abiding member of the Los Angeles community. After fifteen years of incarcerations in various state and federal prisons, at the age of 32 George "Tony" Newland became a full-time university researcher, book author, college student, sports car owner and enthusiast, good neighbor, tennis player, dog lover, and real estate investor. His ...

Tiger King: The Official Tell-All Memoir - Paperback

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by Joe Exotic (Author)Joe Exotic, star of the Netflix original documentary that "consumed the pop-cultural imagination" (The Atlantic) and transfixed a nation in the midst of a global crisis, opens up about his outlandish journey from Midwestern farmer to infamous Tiger King, and finally, to federal inmate. Shortly after his arrest (for charges including hiring a hitman to murder his rival, Carole Baskin), Joe Exotic began keeping a daily journal of his life behind prison walls. In support o...

The Ballad of Ben and Stella Mae: Great Plains Outlaws Who Became FBI Public Enemies Nos. 1 and 2 - Hardcover

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by Matthew Cecil (Author)On August 25, 1938, twenty-five-year-old Ben Dickson and his fifteen-year-old wife Stella Mae robbed the Corn Exchange Bank in Elkton, South Dakota, making off with $2,187.64. Two months later they hit a bank in nearby Brookings for $17,593--after waiting two hours for the vault's time-lock to open while the bank's manager went on processing loans for customers. Unfortunately for these two small-time outlaws, the FBI was in short supply of public enemies at the time, ...