True Crime

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The Long Road to Justice: Unraveling Alex Murdaugh's Tangled Web - Paperback

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by Amie Williams (Author), Shana Hirsch (Author)The saga of Alex Murdaugh: One juror's dramatic retelling of South Carolina's "trial of the century"One of the most high-profile cases in South Carolina history, The State of South Carolina v. Richard Alexander Murdaugh captured the attention of the nation and the world. While many people speculated and passed judgement on the case, the fate of Alex Murdaugh ultimately hung in the hands of twelve jurors. On March 2, 2023, Alex Murdaugh was found...

The Long Road to Justice: Unraveling Alex Murdaugh's Tangled Web - Hardcover

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Raised by a Serial Killer: Discovering the Truth about My Father - Hardcover

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by April Balascio (Author)The untold story behind the hit true crime podcast The Clearing, this unforgettable memoir traces one daughter's moving quest to understand her larger-than-life childhood as she searches for the truth about her father, the serial killer Edward Wayne Edwards. One evening in 2009, April Balascio was searching online, as she had been every night, for unsolved murders in the towns her family had lived growing up, when she stumbled across the latest investigations into t...

Dark Wire: The Incredible True Story of the Largest Sting Operation Ever - Hardcover

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by Joseph Cox (Author)The inside story of the largest law-enforcement sting operation ever, in which the FBI made its own tech start-up to wiretap the world, shows how cunning both the authorities and drug traffickers have become, with privacy implications for everyone. In 2018, a powerful app for secure communications called Anom took root among organized criminals. They believed Anom allowed them to conduct business in the shadows. Except for one thing: it was secretly run by the FBI. Bac...

Brain Games - How to Get Away with Murder: Solve Puzzles to See If You Can Commit the Perfect Crime - Spiral

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by Publications International Ltd (Author), Brain Games (Author)Test your intelligence and creative thinking against these murderous puzzles! More than 130 varied puzzles, themed around murder and crime to test your verbal, logic, and memory skills. Includes cryptograms themed around famous crimes, anagrams, word ladders, word searches about historic cases, and more. Use logic to find the bottle with the poison. Use observational skills to see if two DNA sequences are a match or different. Re...

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by E. C. Hanson (Author)In June 1977, Renee Freer, nicknamed Giggles, wentout to play with her friends. A few hours later, shewas found bludgeoned to death with a rock.In a true crime book unlike most, E.C. Hanson stumbles upon an unsolvedmurder case that haunted his former stepfather. Unable to get specifics fromthe old and new guard of detectives, Hanson forges ahead, mining what he canfrom previously released articles and people who lived in the neighborhood atthe time. An unusual yet pass...

The Inside Story of the Warren G. Harding Tragedy - Paperback

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by Harry M. Daugherty (Author)The Inside Story of the Warren G. Harding Tragedy is a book written by Harry M. Daugherty that provides a comprehensive account of the political scandal that rocked the United States during the presidency of Warren G. Harding. Daugherty, who was the attorney general during Harding's administration, offers an insider's perspective on the events that led to the downfall of one of the most controversial presidents in American history.The book covers a range of topic...

The Right Way To Do Wrong: An Expose Of Successful Criminals (1906) - Hardcover

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by Harry Houdini (Author)The Right Way To Do Wrong: An Expose Of Successful Criminals is a book written by Harry Houdini and was first published in 1906. Harry Houdini was a famous magician and escape artist who was also interested in exposing the tricks and techniques used by criminals to commit their crimes successfully. In this book, Houdini shares his knowledge and insights into the world of crime, revealing the secrets of some of the most successful criminals of his time. He covers a wid...

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by David Pietras (Author)JonBenet was reported missing Dec. 26, 1996, in a frantic 5:52 a.m. 911 call in which Patsy Ramsey told Boulder police she'd found a ransom note demanding the head-scratching figure of $118,000 for her daughter's safe return. Instead of paying a ransom and getting their daughter returned, JonBen t's lifeless body was discovered early that afternoon in a little-used room of the family's cellar by her father and a family friend. JonBenet was discovered with tape across ...

Sociocultural Intelligence: A New Discipline in Intelligence Studies - Paperback

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by Kerry Patton (Author)This new discipline proposes a systematic understanding of the customs, moral attitudes, and cultures of foreign populations to enhance the efficacy of national security initiatives. >Author BiographyKerry E. Patton is an internationally recognized security, terrorism, and intelligence expert. He has served in the Departments of Defense, Justice, and Homeland Security within multiple capacities, from human intelligence to dignitary protection of Afghan President Kar...

Fetal Abduction: The True Story of Multiple Personalities and Murder - Hardcover

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by Anne Catherine Speckhard (Author)This is the story of Annette Morales Rodriguez, a hard-working single mother of three. It is also the story of Lara, a psychopathic killer who abducted another woman's fetus, killing both mother and baby. Unbeknownst to Annette, Lara is a part of her: a dissociative identity, or split personality, formed to help Annette deal with the sexual abuse she endured as a child. Highly protective and driven to act solely in Annette's interests with no regard for the...

Missing ... And Presumed Dead - Paperback

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by Michael Fleeman (Author)On a cold Southern night in 2013 under a full moon, 20-year-old Heather Elvis parked her car at a boat ramp along the Intracoastal Waterway and was never seen again.The disappearance of the beautiful, vivacious hostess at a popular Myrtle Beach, South Carolina restaurant made international headlines and triggered a sweeping high-stakes investigation that exposed a twisted web of deception, betrayal, sexual obsession, police corruption and revenge. But Heather's body...

Call Me Commander: A Former Intelligence Officer and the Journalists Who Uncovered His Scheme to Fleece America - Hardcover

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by Jeff Testerman (Author), Daniel M. Freed (Author)When Lt. Commander Bobby Thompson surfaced in Tampa in 1998, it was as if he had fallen from the sky, providing no hint of his past life. Eleven years later, St. Petersburg Times investigative reporter Jeff Testerman visited the rundown duplex Thompson used as his home and the epicenter of his sixty-thousand-member charity, the U.S. Navy Veterans Association. But something was amiss. Thompson's charity's addresses were just maildrops, his me...

Los Asesinos Seriales más Impactantes de la Historia: Descubre los Asesinos en Serie que han Dejado su Marca Sanguinaria en la Historia - Hardcover

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by Blake Aguilar (Author) Te has preguntado quienes son los seres humanos más despiadados de toda la historia? Quiénes han cometido los actos más crueles e innombrables hacia otros seres humanos? Qué es lo que los convierte en monstruos capaces de cometer violentos crímenes? Entonces sigue leyendo.."Estoy seguro que a cualquiera le gusta un buen crimen, siempre que no sea la víctima." - Alfred HitchcockNo siempre hemos sabido cómo hablar de los criminales que ahora clasificamos como asesino...

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by Jeff Keene (Author)There's No Place Like HomeThe magical Ruby Slippers, worn by actress Judy Garland in MGM's beloved 1939 film version of The Wizard of Oz is perhaps the most iconic example of movie memorabilia in the world. The pair on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History draws more visitors than any other exhibit at the famed museum-with the single exception of The Star Spangled Banner. With a market value exceeding $6,000,000 they are easily the most expensive...

Fenced In: Fighting For Freedom - Hardcover

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by April Scales (Author)From the author that brought you Memoirs of Suzie, 31 Days of Growth and Reflection, and "Quote 365", FENCED IN is the true story about a girl who became a woman behind bars. The book depicts her struggles, encounters, and how she copes through it all. Written in the voice of the girl and young woman she once was is a raw and unfiltered account of April's journey of personal growth and efforts to win release from prison. Number of Pages: 110 Dimensions: 0.44 x 9 x 6 IN...

The Disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa - Paperback

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by Pete Bird (Author)'The Irishman' is a great film. OK, so at almost three and a half hours running time it's a tad on the long side. But with stars like Al Pacino, Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro working under the direction of Martin Scorsese, those hours are bound to pass quickly, and with, if not exactly enjoyment (it's not that kind of film), then certainly plenty of interest. But for all the qualities of the movie, we should not lose sight that its primary purpose is as a piece of public e...

The World's Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Echoes of the Unexplained - Paperback

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by Graham Hodson (Author)In this captivating collection of stories, you are taken on a journey through the shadowy corridors of history's most perplexing mysteries. "The World's Greatest Unsolved Mysteries" travels the earth and spans the decades, exploring cases that have puzzled experts and mystery enthusiasts alike. Delve into the curious case of the Circleville Letters, where an entire town was gripped by fear of an unseen menace, ponder over what really happened at Area 51, and read abou...

Psychological Analysis of Confessions by Serial Killers - Paperback

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by August Raines (Author)Psychological Analysis of Confessions by Serial Killers by August Raines dives deep into the chilling world of serial killers through their own words. While true crime often captures the grisly details of their deeds, this book focuses on a crucial yet overlooked aspect: their confessions. Raines explores how these confessions serve not just as evidence in court but as profound windows into the criminal psyche. By examining the confessor's words, the book sheds light ...

Crimen Sin Rostro: Sindicato De Miami - Hardcover

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by Tommy Herrera (Author)Esta novela teje una apasionante historia de suspenso y arraigada en los eventos de cr?menes reales del sur de Florida, fusionando la realidad con la ficci?n. Profundiza en los temas de la ambici?n y la seductora atracci?n del poder, pintando una imagen v?vida del trasfondo din?mico pero peligroso de Miami. La ciudad, conocida por encabezar las listas de fraudes en la atenci?n m?dica, sirve como el escenario perfecto para esta fascinante historia."Crimen Sin Rostro" e...

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by G. K. Chesterton (Author)The man who knew too much is a collection of short stories written by G. K. Chesterton which is centered around Horne Fisher, who is a font of all knowledge, which enables him to solve crimes and mysteries in less time. Fisher is a man who socializes with journalists and politicians (and comes from a family of politicians himself). They solve all sorts of crimes that turn out to have political implications and must therefore never be revealed to the general public,...

Sniper: Inside the Hunt for the Killers Who Terrorized the Nation - Paperback

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by Sari Horwitz (Author), Michael Ruane (Author)Sniper is the behind-the-scenes story of one of the most frightening rampages to occur in U.S. history--and how it was stopped. For more than three weeks, the nation watched in disbelief as Washington, D.C., and its surrounding suburbs were held hostage by anonymous gunmen shooting innocent civilians at random. Sniper is the deﬁnitive account of those alleged gunmen, John Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo, and the massive manhunt that ended with their...

Why Does God Hate Me?: The Reach Beyond Human Comprehension - Paperback

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by Stephanie Harrington (Author)Many of us have silently asked, Why Does God Hate Me? in our darkest moments. It is a question born from pain, rejection, and feeling lost or abandoned. This book does not shy away from these raw emotions; instead, it dives headfirst into them, exploring the depths of doubt, fear, and uncertainty that often come with life's most challenging experiences.In Why Does God Hate Me? The Reach Beyond Human Comprehension, you will be guided beyond the surface-level und...

Baptized in Muddy Water: Based on a true story - Paperback

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by C. L. Whitley (Author)A young boy destined for a life of crime sits quietly alongside his mother in a small country church. Although his mother tried to impress upon him the importance of a godly life, the preacher's words were not penetrating into his young mind. A young boy about the same age was bored as well, trying to get the attention of young James, would poke and yank his hair. James turned around to confront the other boy, but his mother wasn't having it. After church, there was a...

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by Cyn Lawrence (Author)Young and insecure, Detective Daniela "Dan" Neely fights daily to earn respect in a Boston Police Department steeped in traditions as old as time. She works obsessively, determined to crack the big case-a recent string of deaths that plague the city-to prove that her father, a local pharmaceuticals magnate, didn't buy the position for her. When she is called to the crime scene of the newest victim, a beloved friend with a secret past, her determination morphs into an i...

Playing Dead: A Memoir of Terror and Survival - Paperback

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by Monique Faison Ross (Author), Gary Krebs (Author)Monique, the daughter of San Diego Charger's football great Earl Faison, married her high school sweetheart soon after she discovered she was pregnant with his child. Her relationship with Chris was shaky from the start, but turned tumultuous as he became verbally and physically abusive. When she could no longer put up with the abuse, she left him with their children. That was when the stalking and genuine threats began. Nothing stopped him-...

The Silk Finisher: Bigotry, Murder, and Sacrifice in the Crossroads of America - Paperback

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by Daniel Melchior (Author)What happens when toxicity invades a life at every turn? A 1963 murder leads to a decade-long journey for a son to uncover truths about his family, an American town, and ultimately himself. In the "Crossroads of America," three active-duty US Army paratroopers commit a more heinous crime than the one they are trying to cover up. Their arrests and trial shock and divide residents of the town between those who see the soldiers as heroes and those who view them as cold...

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by William T. Rasmussen (Author)In Corroborating Evidence V, William Rasmussen continues his investigation into famous, unsolved criminal cases. In 1937, Detective Peter Merylo investigated a suspect in the Cleveland Torso Murders whose last name was "Wilson." Years later, Los Angeles detectives, in the Black Dahlia Murder, identified a person of interest, originally from the Cleveland area, whose last name was "Wilson."The second investigation presents similarities between the murders of the...

At the Dead Hours of Midnight: A Bloody Reign of Terror in the Great Smoky Mountains - Paperback

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by Richard Way (Author), Stanford Johnson (Author)The White Caps of Sevier County Tennessee were an extralegal vigilante group that dominated that county in the 1890s, through the corruption of the Justices of the Peace legal system. Prominent landowners hijacked the legal system by "organizing White Cap gangs," who were able to avoid prosecution because of the aforementioned corruption. The bloody reign of terror effectively ended when one wealthy Sevier Countian contracted the murder for hi...

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by James W. Clarke (Author)In 1978 convicted murderer Gary Tison escaped from an Arizona prison with the help of his three sons. Over the following two weeks, Tison and his gang roamed the Southwest, murdering six people before confronting police in a bloody shootout near the Mexican border. Next to the Gunfight at the OK Corral, this is the most sensational crime story in Arizona history.Front JacketWhen convicted murderer Gary Tison broke out of an Arizona prison with the help of his sons i...

Ghosts of Honolulu: A Japanese Spy, a Japanese American Spy Hunter, and the Untold Story of Pearl Harbor - Hardcover

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by Mark Harmon (Author), Leon Carroll (With)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"A fast-paced debut...Espionage buffs will savor this vibrant account." -- Publishers WeeklyA U.S. naval counterintelligence officer working to safeguard Pearl Harbor; a Japanese spy ordered to Hawaii to gather information on the American fleet. On December 7, 1941, their hidden stories are exposed by a morning of bloodshed that would change the world forever. Scrutinizing long-buried historical documents, NCIS star Mark Har...

Unsolved Western American Murders and Extended Cold Case Resolutions: California, Oregon, Washington, Northern Idaho and Montana Murders - Paperback

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by Marques Vickers (Photographer), Marques Vickers (Author)This edition profiles 75 illustrated murder cases committed within California, Oregon, Washington, Northern Idaho and Montana. Accompanying photography returns the reader to the scene of the crime with precise listed locations.The most daunting dilemma of a murder investigation is typically uncovering proof beyond a reasonable doubt that a perpetrator committed a killing. The evolution of forensic technology has enabled investigators ...