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Wahre VerbrechenReihe

Diese Reihe taucht in die dunkelsten Winkel der menschlichen Psyche ein und deckt wahre Verbrechen auf, die die Welt erschüttert haben. Jeder Teil bietet eine detaillierte Untersuchung von Fällen, den Motivationen der Täter und dem Streben nach Gerechtigkeit. Es ist ein faszinierender, wenn auch beunruhigender Einblick in die schlimmsten Vergehen der Menschheit und deren gesellschaftliche Auswirkungen. Fans der Kriminologie und Psychologie finden hier reichlich Stoff zum Nachdenken.

Murder at the Roosevelt Hotel in Cedar Rapids
Galveston's Maceo Family Empire: Bootlegging and the Balinese Room
Murder in Linn County, Oregon: The True Story of the Legendary Plainview Killings
The Counterfeit Prince of Old Texas: Swindling Slaver Monroe Edwards
The Original Battle Creek Crime King: Adam "Pump" Arnold's Vile Reign
Murder in Pleasanton:: Tina Faelz and the Search for Justice

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  • Murder in Pleasanton:: Tina Faelz and the Search for Justice

    • 192 Seiten
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    In April 1984, Foothill High freshman Tina Faelz took a shortcut on her walk home. About an hour later, she was found in a ditch, brutally stabbed to death. The murder shook the quiet East Bay suburb of Pleasanton and left investigators baffled. With no witnesses or leads, the case went cold and remained so for nearly thirty years. In 2011, the investigation finally got a break through improved forensics that recovered DNA from a drop of blood found at the scene matching Tina's classmate, Steven Carlson. Through dusty police files, personal interviews, letters and firsthand accounts, the author revisits his childhood home to uncover the story of a disturbing crime and the controversial sentencing that brought long-awaited answers to a city tormented by questions.

    Murder in Pleasanton:: Tina Faelz and the Search for Justice

  • The Original Battle Creek Crime King: Adam "Pump" Arnold's Vile Reign

    • 176 Seiten
    • 7 Lesestunden

    "Adam 'Pump' Arnold was both feared and regaled in Victorian-era Battle Creek. He was a bootlegger and a pimp, a robber and a con artist, an arsonist and a loan shark and even an assassin. Arnold faced off with the city over illegal liquor sales and flaunted his victory with a life-size statue of the mayor dressed as a hobo. Called the 'greatest criminal in the history of Battle Creek, ' Arnold was convicted in a captivating public trial for the murder of his own son."--Book cover.

    The Original Battle Creek Crime King: Adam "Pump" Arnold's Vile Reign

  • The Counterfeit Prince of Old Texas: Swindling Slaver Monroe Edwards

    • 144 Seiten
    • 6 Lesestunden

    "After Monroe Edwards died in Sing Sing prison in 1847, penny dreadfuls memorialized him as the most celebrated American forger until the turn of the century. With a bizarre biography too complicated for easy history, his critical contributions to Texas settlement, revolution and annexation were inextricably mired in his activities as a slave smuggler and confidence man. Author Lora-Marie Bernard unravels the unbelievable story of one of the most notorious criminal adventurers ever to set foot on the soil of the Lone Star State." -- From cover.

    The Counterfeit Prince of Old Texas: Swindling Slaver Monroe Edwards

  • Murder in Linn County, Oregon: The True Story of the Legendary Plainview Killings

    • 144 Seiten
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    On June 21, 1922, Linn County sheriff Charles Kendall and Reverend Roy Healy drove out to the town of Plainview to arrest a moonshining farmer named Dave West. By the end of the day, all three men were dead. First responders found Sheriff Kendall facedown with his pistol still holstered. The court appointed William Dunlap as the new sheriff, but within a year, someone killed him, too. Author and journalist Cory Frye delivers a riveting, detailed account of these shocking and tragic crimes that haunted Linn County for decades

    Murder in Linn County, Oregon: The True Story of the Legendary Plainview Killings

  • Murder at the Roosevelt Hotel in Cedar Rapids

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    Byron C. Hattman sealed his fate when he checked into the Roosevelt Hotel on December 13, 1948. A maid found his body in a blood-spattered room two days later. An investigation linked him to the young wife of St. Louis pediatrician Robert C. Rutledge, who confessed to the brutal attack after trying to poison himself. The scandal made national headlines and seemed like an easy case for the Linn County court. That is, until new evidence changed the story completely. Reporter and author Diane Fannon-Langton uncovers the truth and compiles the complete details of the Hattman slaying for the first time.

    Murder at the Roosevelt Hotel in Cedar Rapids

  • Murder in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

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    "Explore a collection of 24 legendary murders that spans 160 years of Upper Michigan's history and dispels the notion that murder in the Upper Peninsula is an anomaly"-- Provided by publisher

    Murder in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

  • The Thibodaux Massacre: Racial Violence and the 1887 Sugar Cane Labor Strike

    • 176 Seiten
    • 7 Lesestunden

    On November 23, 1887, white vigilantes gunned down unarmed black laborers and their families during a spree lasting more than two hours. The violence erupted due to strikes on Louisiana sugar cane plantations. Fear, rumor and white supremacist ideals clashed with an unprecedented labor action to create an epic tragedy. A future member of the U.S. House of Representatives was among the leaders of a mob that routed black men from houses and forced them to a stretch of railroad track, ordering them to run for their lives before gunning them down. According to a witness, the guns firing in the black neighborhoods sounded like a battle. Author and award-winning reporter John DeSantis uses correspondence, interviews and federal records to detail this harrowing true story.

    The Thibodaux Massacre: Racial Violence and the 1887 Sugar Cane Labor Strike

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

    • 176 Seiten
    • 7 Lesestunden

    "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 ringer horses, a multimillion-dollar lottery and a notorious gambling parlor. Through the moves of a pawn dead set on wearing a crown, author J. Michael Niotta explores three decades of L.A. crime, including a rare insider's look at the history of the Eagle Brewing Company and other survivors of Prohibition."--Page [4] of cover.

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

  • Slaying in South St. Louis: Justice Denied for Nancy Zanone

    • 144 Seiten
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    "On a crisp December day in 1963, Nancy Zanone left her young son and daughter playing in the backyard while she went inside to check the laundry. She never came back. A troubled teen prowling for unlocked doors along Chippewa in South St. Louis surprised her in the kitchen and stabbed her to death. Despite Joseph Arbeiter's confession and hard evidence, he was freed on a technicality. In response, Zanone's family fought to change how juvenile murderers are tried in the state of Missouri. Local authors Vicki Berger Erwin and Bryan Erwin investigate the senseless tragedy and the family's quest for justice"--Amazon.com.

    Slaying in South St. Louis: Justice Denied for Nancy Zanone

  • Murder on the Florida Frontier: The True Story Behind Sanford's Headless Miser Legend

    • 176 Seiten
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    Archie Newton stepped off the river steamer in 1880 with a letter of introduction and a secret. Seeking refuge, the young Newton hoped for a new life on the Florida frontier. Samuel McMillan was a miserly Sanford bachelor who carried large sums of "greenbacks" and trusted no one. The ambitious Newton had his eye on purchasing McMillan's profitable orange grove. But on his way back from Newton's home one evening, McMillan disappeared, and he wasn't seen again until his headless, mutilated corpse was pulled from a nearby lake. Newton's trial was sensational and the evidence gruesome, and local legends grew of a headless ghost rising from the lake. Author Andrew Fink chronicles the twists and turns of this shocking story.

    Murder on the Florida Frontier: The True Story Behind Sanford's Headless Miser Legend

  • Touhy vs. Capone: The Chicago Outfit's Biggest Frame Job

    • 160 Seiten
    • 6 Lesestunden

    When beat cop Don Herion and his partner responded to shots fired on December 16, 1959, they didn't know that they had heard the final, fatal salvo in one of the most contorted conflicts in the history of organized crime. A canny bootlegger, Roger Touhy had survived a gang war with Al Capone, false imprisonment for a faked kidnapping, a prison break and recapture. His story dragged in all the notorious men of his day: Frank Nitti, John "Jake the Barber" Factor, Mayor Cermak, Melvin Purvis, J. Edgar Hoover, Baby Face Nelson, Dan "Tubbo" Gilbert, FDR and JFK. As Touhy's life was ending on his sister's front porch, Herion's quest to unravel the tangle of events that led to his assassination had just begun.

    Touhy vs. Capone: The Chicago Outfit's Biggest Frame Job

  • Notorious Kansas Bank Heists:: Gunslingers to Gangsters

    • 128 Seiten
    • 5 Lesestunden

    "Bank robbers wreaked havoc in the Sunflower State. After robbing the Chautauqua State Bank in 1911, outlaw Elmer McCurdy was killed by lawmen but wasn't buried for sixty-six years. His afterlife can be described only as bizarre. Belle Starr's nephew Henry Starr claimed to have robbed twenty-one banks. The Dalton gang failed in their attempt to rob two banks simultaneously, but others accomplished this in Waterville in 1911. Nearly four thousand known vigilantes patrolled the Sunflower State during the 1920s and 1930s to combat the criminal menace. One group even had an airplane with a .50-caliber machine gun. Join author Rod Beemer for a wild ride into Kansas's tumultuous bank heist history"--

    Notorious Kansas Bank Heists:: Gunslingers to Gangsters

  • Shotgun Justice:: One Prosecutor's Crusade Against Crime & Corruption in Alexandria & Arlington

    • 128 Seiten
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    Mackey's Brand of Frontier Justice Ricocheted Across When Crandal Mackey was elected commonwealth's attorney in 1903, he set his sights on the illegal bars, bordellos and casinos of Alexandria County. The Virginia county-now Arlington County and parts of Alexandria-was plagued by crime in the streets and corruption at City Hall. Armed with a shotgun and accompanied by an axe-wielding posse, Mackey embarked on a crusade, busting up saloons and conducting raids throughout the county. When the dust settled, Mackey had shut down an infamous racetrack in Del Ray and politicians on the take in Alexandria County's political machine. Yet, in 1915 he mysteriously withdrew his bid for another term. Author Michael Lee Pope uncovers the little-known story of one man's battle to rid Alexandria and Arlington of sinister vice and violent crime. Book jacket.

    Shotgun Justice:: One Prosecutor's Crusade Against Crime & Corruption in Alexandria & Arlington

  • Murder & Mayhem in Central Massachusetts

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    The bucolic image of central Massachusetts belies a dark and sometimes deadly past. Grisly crimes and grim misdeeds reach back to colonial settlement in Worcester County, from an escaped slave hanged for rape in 1768 at the Worcester jail to the Sutton choir singer convicted of drowning his wife in 1935. Henry Hammond's 1899 suicide and the others that followed shook Spencer residents to their cores. Some crimes still grip the imaginations of residents, while others have faded from collective memory. Author Rachel Faugno investigates this sinister history.

    Murder & Mayhem in Central Massachusetts

  • Jailhouse Stories from Early Pacific County

    • 208 Seiten
    • 8 Lesestunden

    Hangings, lynchings and jail breaks are long forgotten in Pacific County, where tourists flock to quaint attractions every season. But back in the early days, when the first jailhouse was built, this was a rough, rustic setting. Popular cannery worker Lum You was hanged here in 1902--the only legal execution in county history. Industrious smugglers and creative entrepreneurs outwitted state-sanctioned prohibition measures, though some still did time in the jailhouse. Historian Sydney Stevens presents a collection of tales culled from a forgotten prison record book. Opium fiends, thieves, military deserters and even wayward girls jailed for incorrigible acts are brought out of the shadows of a wilderness long gone.

    Jailhouse Stories from Early Pacific County

  • Murder in St. Augustine: The Mysterious Death of Athalia Ponsell Lindsley

    • 176 Seiten
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    The murder of Athalia Ponsell Lindsley is notorious more than four decades after it occurred. The only eyewitness said a man attacked Lindsley with a machete in broad daylight on the front steps of her white mansion. Gossip swirled that neighbor Frances Bemis knew who killed Lindsley and would notify authorities. Bemis was later murdered on her nightly walk. Police arrested only one suspect for Lindsley's murder, which remains unsolved to this day. Author Elizabeth Randall puts the rumors to rest through research culled from over one thousand pages of depositions, records, official county documentation and interviews.

    Murder in St. Augustine: The Mysterious Death of Athalia Ponsell Lindsley

  • Death at Papago Park POW Camp: A Tragic Murder and America's Last Mass Execution

    • 128 Seiten
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    World War II came to Arizona via two significant avenues: prisoner-of-war camps and military training bases. Notorious for its prisoners' attempted escape through the Faustball Tunnel, Papago POW Camp also had a dark reputation of violence among its prisoners. An unfortunate casualty was Werner Drechsler, who supplied German secrets to U.S. Navy authorities after his capture in 1943. Nazis held there labeled him a traitor and hanged him from a bathroom rafter. Controversy erupted over whether the killing was an act of war or murder, as well as the lack of protection Drechsler received for aiding in espionage. Ultimately, seven POWs were hanged for the crime. Author Jane Eppinga examines the tangled details and implications of America's last mass execution.

    Death at Papago Park POW Camp: A Tragic Murder and America's Last Mass Execution

  • Ripperology: A Study of the World's First Serial Killer and a Literary Phenomenon

    • 272 Seiten
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    Focusing on the literary investigations surrounding Jack the Ripper, this groundbreaking study explores the evolution of theories and speculations about the infamous crimes. It delves into key phases of Ripper lore, highlighting how certain figures within Scotland Yard claimed to possess insider knowledge, often misleading the public. By tracing the historical context and the narratives that shaped public perception, the book offers a comprehensive look at the intersection of crime and literature in the Ripper case.

    Ripperology: A Study of the World's First Serial Killer and a Literary Phenomenon

  • The Parchman Ordeal: 1965 Natchez Civil Rights Injustice

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    In October 1965, nearly 800 young people attempted to march from their churches in Natchez to protest segregation, discrimination and mistreatment by white leaders and elements of the Ku Klux Klan. As they exited the churches, local authorities forced the would-be marchers onto buses and charged them with "parading without a permit," a local ordinance later ruled unconstitutional. For approximately 150 of these young men and women, this was only the beginning. They were taken to the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman, where prison authorities subjected them to days of abuse, humiliation and punishment under horrific conditions. Most were African Americans in their teens and early twenties. Authors G. Mark LaFrancis, Robert Morgan and Darrell White reveal the injustice of this overlooked dramatic episode in civil rights history.

    The Parchman Ordeal: 1965 Natchez Civil Rights Injustice

  • Bedlam on the West Virginia Rails: The Last Train Bandit Tells His True Tale

    • 146 Seiten
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    Set in 1949, the narrative recounts a notorious train robbery orchestrated by Luman "Lu" Ramsdell and his gang in West Virginia. The bandits terrorized nearly 150 passengers, drawing comparisons to legendary outlaws like Jesse James. Their crime spree escalated as they robbed a tavern and engaged in a dramatic police chase, culminating in a shootout near the White House. This gripping account offers a unique perspective on a significant event in American criminal history, showcasing the audacity of the last moving train robbery.

    Bedlam on the West Virginia Rails: The Last Train Bandit Tells His True Tale

  • Massacre at Duffy's Cut: Tragedy and Conspiracy on the Pennsylvania Railroad

    • 176 Seiten
    • 7 Lesestunden

    Fifty-seven Irish immigrant laborers arrived in the port of Philadelphia in June 1832 to work on Pennsylvania's Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad. They all perished within six weeks. Contractor Philip Duffy hired them to work a stretch of track in rural Chester County known as Duffy's Cut. For more than 180 years, the railroad maintained that cholera was to blame and kept the historical record under lock and key. In a harrowing modern-day excavation of their mass grave, a group of academics and volunteers found evidence some of the laborers were murdered. Authors and research leaders Dr. William E. Watson and Dr. J. Francis Watson reveal the tragedy, mystery and discovery of what really happened at Duffy's Cut.

    Massacre at Duffy's Cut: Tragedy and Conspiracy on the Pennsylvania Railroad

  • The Last Lynching in Northern Virginia: Seeking Truth at Rattlesnake Mountain

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    In 1932, a black man wa found hanging on Rattlesnake Mountain in Fauquier County. A mob set fire to his body. Official identified the remains as Shedrick Thompson, wanted for the abduction and rape of a local white woman. Some claimed Thompson killed himself - the final act of a desperate fugitive. But residents knew better, calling the tragedy a lynching - the last one known in Virginia. Author Jim Hall takes an in-depth look at the events to expose a complex and disturbing chapter in Virginia history.

    The Last Lynching in Northern Virginia: Seeking Truth at Rattlesnake Mountain

  • Strange Tales of Crime and Murder in Southern Indiana

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    Explore the eerie and unusual events that have shaped southern Indiana's past. This journey delves into the region's darker historical moments, offering a glimpse into its mysterious and often unsettling stories. Perfect for history enthusiasts and those intrigued by the macabre, this book uncovers the hidden tales that linger in the shadows of Indiana's history.

    Strange Tales of Crime and Murder in Southern Indiana

  • Leavenworth Seven: The Deadly 1931 Prison Break

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    On December 11, 1931, chaos erupted behind Leavenworth's limestone penitentiary walls as seven desperate men put months of planning into action. Aided by notorious gangsters Frank Nash, George "Machine Gun" Kelly and Thomas James Holden, they blazed a path to freedom with stolen cars and terrorized hostages. Anyone who could carry a gun and knew the terrain quickly picked up the pursuit. Kenneth LaMaster wades into the flying bullets of first-person accounts, news reports and official FBI files for the full story of the frenzied prison break.

    Leavenworth Seven: The Deadly 1931 Prison Break

  • The Ruthless Northlake Bank Robbers

    Automatic gunfire hammered police arriving at Northlake Bank in response to a silent alarm on the morning of October 27, 1967. The shootout killed two officers and injured two others. One of the robbers lay wounded as the other two fled in a getaway car. The ensuing manhunt tore across state lines and thrust the quiet Illinois community into a national debate over rehabilitated prisoners two of the men were fresh out of jail for bank robbery. Local author Edgar Gamboa Navar traces this violent midwestern crime saga from the initial grocery store holdup in Ohio before the bank job to the capture of the murderous gang in Indiana, as well as the conviction and imprisonment."

    The Ruthless Northlake Bank Robbers

  • A Jazz Age Murder in Northwest Indiana: The Tragic Betrayal of Nettie Diamond

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    Set against the backdrop of the Roaring Twenties, the story follows Nettie Herskovitz, a wealthy widow, and her tumultuous marriage to young bootlegger Harry Diamond. Initially resistant to his charm, Nettie finds herself wed with a child, only to become a victim of Diamond's violent nature when he shoots her on Valentine's Day 1923. Despite her mortal wounds, Nettie manages to identify her attacker and alter her will, leading to a sensational murder case filled with scandal, intrigue, and legal drama that captivates the public.

    A Jazz Age Murder in Northwest Indiana: The Tragic Betrayal of Nettie Diamond

  • Murder on Several Occasions

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    Exploring a range of British and American crimes from the 1820s to the 1980s, this collection of essays delves into both high-profile cases and lesser-known incidents. It examines the social and historical contexts of these crimes, offering insights into the legal and cultural implications of each case, while highlighting the evolving nature of crime and justice over time.

    Murder on Several Occasions

  • The True Story of Tom Dooley: From Western North Carolina Mystery to Folk Legend

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    At the conclusion of the Civil War, Wilkes County, North Carolina, was the site of the nation s first nationally publicized crime of passion. In the wake of a tumultuous love affair and a mysterious chain of events, Tom Dooley was tried, convicted and hanged for the murder of Laura Foster. This notorious crime became an inspiration for musicians, writers and storytellers ever since, creating a mystery of mythic proportions. Through newspaper articles, trial documents and public records, Dr. John E. Fletcher brings this dramatic case to life, providing the long-awaited factual account of the legendary murder. Join the investigation into one of the country s most enduring thrillers.

    The True Story of Tom Dooley: From Western North Carolina Mystery to Folk Legend

  • Murder of a Herkimer County Teacher: The Shocking 1914 Case of a Vengeful Student

    • 144 Seiten
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    In 1914, Poland, New York, was a picturesque slice of small-town America. But that innocence was shattered with the shocking murder of beloved schoolteacher Lida Beecher at the hands of her former student Jean Gianini. At twenty-one years old, Lida wasn't much older than her students. The son of a successful furniture dealer, Jean had all the advantages in life, but he had been labeled as different by all who encountered him. The shocking murder brought the world's best alienists to the packed Herkimer County Courthouse to try to prove that the teenager's mental development precluded his guilt. Author Dennis Webster utilizes unprecedented access to court documents to reveal details of the sensational crime never before made known to the public.

    Murder of a Herkimer County Teacher: The Shocking 1914 Case of a Vengeful Student

  • Bedlam on the West Virginia Rails:: The Last Train Bandit Tells His True Tale

    • 144 Seiten
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    True story firsthand account by America's last moving train robber, Lu Ramsdell, as told to author Wilson CaseyIn 1949, two bandits from Youngstown, OH boarded a B & O passenger train from Washington, DC to Detroit. In the West Virginia mountains near Martinsburg, Luman "Lu" Ramsdell and his gang stopped the train to rob and terrorize nearly 150 people on board. They pistol-whipped several and shot at others before exiting the train to next rob a tavern and hijack getaway cars. National headlines likened the event to the exploits of Jesse James and the halcyon days of the wild West. Lu and the gang led authorities on a chase that ended with a harrowing shootout five blocks from the white House. Climb aboard with author Wilson Casey for a firsthand account from the head bandit himself in the true tale of America's last moving train robbery.

    Bedlam on the West Virginia Rails:: The Last Train Bandit Tells His True Tale

  • Murder & Scandal in Prohibition Portland: Sex, Vice & Misdeeds in Mayor Baker's Reign

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    The 1917 election of Mayor George Luis Baker ushered a long era of unscrupulous greed into Portland government. While supposedly enforcing prohibition laws, Baker ordered police chief Leon Jenkins to control and profit from the bootlegging market. Baker filled city coffers and his friends' pockets with booze-soaked cash while sensational headlines like the 1929 affair between policeman Bill Breuning and informant Anna Schrader scandalized the city. Maligned in the press, Schrader executed a bitter campaign to recall the mayor. In 1933, a hired gunman murdered special investigator to the governor Frank Aiken a day before he would have filed a report on corruption in the city government. Authors JD Chandler and Theresa Griffin Kennedy unearth the salacious details of Baker's crooked administration in a revelatory account of prohibition in the Rose City.

    Murder & Scandal in Prohibition Portland: Sex, Vice & Misdeeds in Mayor Baker's Reign

  • California's Lamson Murder Mystery: The Depression Era Case That Divided Santa Clara County

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    On Memorial Day 1933, Stanford executive David Lamson found his wife, Allene, dead in their Palo Alto home. The only suspect, he became the face of California s most sensational murder trial of the century. After a judge sentenced him to hang at San Quentin, a team of Stanford colleagues stepped in to form the Lamson Defense Committee. The group included poets Yvor Winters and Janet Lewis, as well as the Sherlock Holmes of Berkeley, criminologist E.O. Heinrich. They managed to overturn the verdict and incite a series of heated retrials that gripped and divided the community. Was Lamson the victim of aggressive prosecutors, or was he a master of deception whose connections helped him get away with murder? Author and Stanford alum Tom Zaniello meticulously examines the details of a notorious case with a lingering legacy."

    California's Lamson Murder Mystery: The Depression Era Case That Divided Santa Clara County

  • Mad Madame Lalaurie

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    On April 10, 1834 Firefighters smashed through a padlocked attic door in the burning home of Creole society couple Delphine and Louis Lalaurie. The horrible discovery of chained and mutilated slaves spawned a legend that has endured for over 150 years. But what really happened in the Lalaurie home? Who was Mad Madame Lalaurie, and what motivated her to commit such ghastly atrocities, if in fact she really did? Historian Victoria Cosner Love and author Lorelei Shannon uncover the truth behind one of New Orleans most famous stories and one of America s most haunted houses."

    Mad Madame Lalaurie

  • Guy Town by Gaslight:: A History of Vice in Austin's First Ward

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    Crime and vice plagued Austin after the Civil War, and Guy Town was a red-light hub with a most curious legacy. Today's pleasure-seeking visitors to the Warehouse District walk on top of Guy Town--the chic neighborhood of today is built on the most decadent and deadly area of the city's past. With the old county courthouse at its core, the district rose from the Colorado River up to Fifth Street and spanned from Congress Avenue to Shoal Creek, infesting Austin's eclectic First Ward neighborhood. Guy Town was a haven for notorious madams, prostitutes, druggies and drunkards lost to history, as well as names still remembered--Ben Thompson, O. Henry and Johnny Ringo roamed its streets looking for a good time. From murderers to con men, crooked cops and more, meet the cast of characters that gave Guy Town its reputation in author Richard Zelade's lurid account of the Capital City's historic underbelly.

    Guy Town by Gaslight:: A History of Vice in Austin's First Ward

  • Murder in Lexington:: VMI, Honor and Justice in Antebellum Virginia

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    "In1853 Lexington, Virginia, Mary Evelyn Anderson, one of the most beautiful women in the Commonwealth, spurned the advances of a young law student named Charles Burks Christian. Humiliated and heartbroken, Christian confronted, stabbed and killed the man he believed responsible for Anderson's decision. The man was her cousin, Thomas Blackburn, a VMI cadet and student of Stonewall Jackson. What followed was a circus of inept and brilliant lawyers dragging members of the most prominent families in antebellum Virginia through and all-too-public discussion of seduction, courtship, honor and self-defense. Author and historian Daniel S. Morrow chronicles the history of the events that led to Blackburn's death, the trials that followed and the impact on Lexington, its two colleges and the men and women who would soon find themselves engaged in a great Civil War"-- Provided by publisher

    Murder in Lexington:: VMI, Honor and Justice in Antebellum Virginia

  • The McGlincy Killings in Campbell, California: An 1896 Unsolved Mystery

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    On the morning of May 27, 1896, the peaceful township of Campbell awoke to shocking news. Six people were brutally murdered at the home of Colonel Richard P. McGlincy, one of the town's most respected citizens. The suspect, James Dunham--the colonel's son-in-law--fled the scene and disappeared into the hills of Mount Hamilton overlooking Santa Clara County. This heinous crime triggered a massive, nationwide manhunt while investigators pieced together the details. Author Tobin Gilman examines the mind and motives of the killer, the sensational media coverage and the colorful personalities associated with the protracted and unresolved pursuit of justice.

    The McGlincy Killings in Campbell, California: An 1896 Unsolved Mystery

  • Unsolved Arizona: A Puzzling History of Murder, Mayhem & Mystery

    • 128 Seiten
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    Are inscriptions on lead crosses found on the banks of the Santa Cruz River remnants of Freemasons or a hoax? How did famous evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson arrive in Douglas weeks after she went missing in Los Angeles and was presumed dead? Did the Lost Dutchman's treasure spell the end for Adolph Ruth, whose skull was found nearly a mile away from his body in the Superstition Mountains? Author Jane Eppinga details thirteen stories of disappearances, murders and unsolved cases from the annals of Arizona history.

    Unsolved Arizona: A Puzzling History of Murder, Mayhem & Mystery

  • The 1868 St. Bernard Parish Massacre: Blood in the Cane Fields

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    Days before the tumultuous presidential election of 1868, St. Bernard Parish descended into chaos. As African American men gained the right to vote, white Democrats of the parish feared losing their majority. Armed groups mobilized to suppress these recently emancipated voters in the hopes of regaining a way of life turned upside down by the Civil War and Reconstruction. Freedpeople were dragged from their homes and murdered in cold blood. Many fled to the cane fields to hide from their attackers. The reported number of those killed varies from 35 to 135. The tragedy was hidden, but implications reverberated throughout the South and lingered for generations. Author and historian Chris Dier reveals the horrifying true story behind the St. Bernard Parish Massacre.

    The 1868 St. Bernard Parish Massacre: Blood in the Cane Fields

  • Gangsters and Organized Crime in Buffalo

    History, Hits and Headquarters

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    Stories abound about legendary New York City gangsters like "Lucky" Luciano, but Buffalo has housed its fair share of thugs and mobsters too. While many were nothing more than common criminals or bank robbers, a powerful crime family headed by local boss Stefano Magaddino emerged in the 1920s. Close to Canada, Niagara Falls and Buffalo were perfect avenues through which to transport booze, and Magaddino and his Mafiosi maintained a stranglehold on the city until his death in 1974. Local mob expert Michael Rizzo takes a tour of Buffalo's mafia exploits everything from these brutal gangsters' favorite hangouts to secret underground tunnels to murder.

    Gangsters and Organized Crime in Buffalo

  • The Goffle Road Murders of Passaic County: The 1850 Van Winkle Killings

    • 178 Seiten
    • 7 Lesestunden

    Up until January 9, 1850, Passaic County, New Jersey, had been spared the bloodshed that had stained so many other communities. It was on this winter's night when Judge John Van Winkle and his wife, Jane, were brutally stabbed in their home, which still stands today in the town of Hawthorne. Jane died from her wounds immediately, but her husband hung on long enough to identify John Jonston, their former employee, as their assailant. Jonston maintained his innocence through the county's first murder trial and until he was marched to the gallows. Local author Don Everett Smith Jr. uncovers the true story behind the Goffle Road murders and the unusual connections with United States Vice President Garrett Hobart.

    The Goffle Road Murders of Passaic County: The 1850 Van Winkle Killings

  • Mafia Cop Killers in Akron: The Gang War Before Prohibition

    • 128 Seiten
    • 5 Lesestunden

    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 relentless pursuit of justice.

    Mafia Cop Killers in Akron: The Gang War Before Prohibition
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  • Murder in Marple:: The d'Amore Family Tragedy

    • 128 Seiten
    • 5 Lesestunden
    3,5(4)Abgeben

    Benjamin D'Amore abused his wife for the last time on November 29, 1949. That night, his sons John and Nicholas exacted revenge and executed Benjamin with a shotgun and deer rifle. The trial that followed was unlike many before it. Two psychiatrists diagnosed the brothers with "catathymic crisis," which inhibited their judgment during the crime. But despite the defendants' guilty plea, an all-female jury acquitted them. Thomas Deitman and Dawn D'Amore Yankanich unravel the horrific events and conspiracies regarding the shocking patricide case.

    Murder in Marple:: The d'Amore Family Tragedy

  • Alabama Scoundrels: Outlaws, Pirates, Bandits & Bushwhackers

    • 128 Seiten
    • 5 Lesestunden
    3,6(40)Abgeben

    While legislators were writing the first laws in Alabama, some miscreant citizens were already breaking them, causing disorder and fleeing the hands of justice.Among these were cult-leader-turned-murderer "Bloody" Bob Sims, social-activist-turned-anarchist Albert Parsons, the mysterious hobo bandit Railroad Bill and the nefarious outlaw sheriff Steve Renfroe, who was credited with countless prison escapes, thefts and arson. Legendary Wild West figures Frank and Jesse James also appeared in Alabama, along with numerous other well-known gunslingers, pirates, crooks and desperados. Bushwhackers caused widespread chaos during the Civil War and were considered outlaws depending on which side you supported. Join real-life partners in crime Kelly Kazek and Wil Elrick as they recount the atrocities of some of Alabama's most infamous lawbreakers.

    Alabama Scoundrels: Outlaws, Pirates, Bandits & Bushwhackers

  • San Luis Obispo County Outlaws: Desperados, Vigilantes and Bootleggers

    • 162 Seiten
    • 6 Lesestunden

    Set in the tumultuous 1850s, the narrative explores the lawlessness of San Luis Obispo County, where outlaws like the James brothers and Al Capone roamed the El Camino Real, leaving chaos in their wake. Despite the establishment of a vigilante committee and executions aimed at curbing crime, notorious figures continued to thrive in this rugged frontier. Jim Gregory uncovers the dark history and forgotten tales of crime and law enforcement in this captivating account of California's wild past.

    San Luis Obispo County Outlaws: Desperados, Vigilantes and Bootleggers

  • Gangsters and Organized Crime in Buffalo: History, Hits and Headquarters

    • 258 Seiten
    • 10 Lesestunden

    Stories abound about legendary New York City gangsters like "Lucky" Luciano, but Buffalo has housed its fair share of thugs and mobsters too. While many were nothing more than common criminals or bank robbers, a powerful crime family headed by local boss Stefano Magaddino emerged in the 1920s. Close to Canada, Niagara Falls and Buffalo were perfect avenues through which to transport booze, and Magaddino and his Mafiosi maintained a stranglehold on the city until his death in 1974. Local mob expert Michael Rizzo takes a tour of Buffalo's mafia exploits everything from these brutal gangsters' favorite hangouts to secret underground tunnels to murder.

    Gangsters and Organized Crime in Buffalo: History, Hits and Headquarters

  • Shotgun Justice: One Prosecutor's Crusade Against Crime and Corruption in Alexandria & Arlington

    • 130 Seiten
    • 5 Lesestunden

    When Crandal Mackey was elected commonwealth's attorney in 1903, he set his sights on the illegal bars, bordellos and casinos of Alexandria County. The Virginia county--now Arlington County and parts of Alexandria--was plagued by crime in the streets and corruption at City Hall. Armed with a shotgun and accompanied by an axe-wielding posse, Mackey embarked on a crusade, busting up saloons and conducting raids throughout the county. When the dust settled, Mackey had shut down an infamous racetrack in Del Ray and politicians on the take in Alexandria County's political machine. Yet, in 1915 he mysteriously withdrew his bid for another term. Author Michael Lee Pope uncovers the little-known story of one man's battle to rid Alexandria and Arlington of sinister vice and violent crime.

    Shotgun Justice: One Prosecutor's Crusade Against Crime and Corruption in Alexandria & Arlington

  • Oklahoma Scoundrels: History's Most Notorious Outlaws, Bandits & Gangsters

    • 128 Seiten
    • 5 Lesestunden
    3,1(31)Abgeben

    Early Oklahoma was a haven for violent outlaws and a death trap for deputy U.S. marshals. The infamous Doolin gang's OK Hotel gunfight left five dead. Killers like Bible-quoting choir leader Deacon Jim Miller wreaked havoc. Gunslinger femme fatale Belle Starr specialized in horse theft. Wannabe outlaws like Al Jennings traded train robbing for politics and Hollywood films. And Elmer McCurdy's determination and inept skill earned him a carnival slot and the nickname "the Bandit Who Wouldn't Give Up." Historians Robert Barr Smith and Laurence J. Yadon dispel myths surrounding some of the most significant lawbreakers in Sooner history.

    Oklahoma Scoundrels: History's Most Notorious Outlaws, Bandits & Gangsters

  • The Yosemite Murders

    • 352 Seiten
    • 13 Lesestunden
    3,6(179)Abgeben

    The chilling narrative explores the dark psyche of Cary Stayner, who harbors a disturbing obsession with capturing and murdering women since childhood. This gripping tale delves into the complexities of his mind, revealing the motivations behind his horrific actions and the impact on his victims. As the story unfolds, it examines themes of obsession, violence, and the search for understanding in the face of unimaginable evil.

    The Yosemite Murders

  • Montana's Dimple Knees Sex Scandal: 1960s Prostitution, Payoffs and Politicians

    • 144 Seiten
    • 6 Lesestunden
    3,2(25)Abgeben

    Beverly Snodgrass made a lot of poor choices. Once a prostitute in the old mining town of Butte, she later became a madam running two of the most popular brothels. She fell deeply in love with a crooked politician, whom she nicknamed "Dimple Knees." When corrupt cops in uniform came to her businesses, it usually wasn't to serve and protect but rather to collect payoffs. Butte is sometimes described as a town that "drinks her liquor straight," but things never were the same after Beverly told her story to a newspaper reporter. That reporter, John Kuglin, recounts the scandal that rocked The Richest Hill on Earth and for a time made Dimple Knees the most famous name in Montana.

    Montana's Dimple Knees Sex Scandal: 1960s Prostitution, Payoffs and Politicians

  • The Infamous Birmingham Axe Murders: Prohibition Gangsters and Vigilante Justice

    • 144 Seiten
    • 6 Lesestunden
    3,7(18)Abgeben

    Uncover the details of the most murderous times in Birmingham Alabama's history. A reign of terror swept the streets of Birmingham in the 1920s. Criminals armed with small axes attacked immigrant merchants and interracial couples, leaving dozens dead or injured over the course of four years. Desperate for answers, police accepted clues from a Ouija board, while citizens clamored for gun permits for protection. The city's Italian immigrants formed their own association as protection against the Black Hand, an organized band of brutal criminals. Eventually, the police turned to a dangerous and untested truth serum to elicit confessions. Four black men and a teenage girl were charged and tried, while copycat killers emerged from the woodwork. Journalist Jeremy Gray tackles one of the most curious and violent cases in Magic City history.

    The Infamous Birmingham Axe Murders: Prohibition Gangsters and Vigilante Justice

  • Louisville's Alma Kellner Mystery

    • 176 Seiten
    • 7 Lesestunden

    On a bitterly cold day in December 1909, eight-year-old Alma Kellner simply disappeared from the altar of St. John's Church in Louisville. Her body was found months later near the site of the church, and news of the murder rocked the city. The manhunt for the suspect took Louisville police Captain John Carney eleven thousand miles across the country, and even to South America, to return the killer to justice. Author Shawn M. Herron details the fascinating story of a tragedy that still remains under a cloud of suspicion.

    Louisville's Alma Kellner Mystery

  • Daughter of the White River:: Depression-Era Treachery and Vengeance in the Arkansas Delta

    • 144 Seiten
    • 6 Lesestunden
    4,0(251)Abgeben

    The once-thriving houseboat communities along Arkansas' White River are long gone, and few remember the sensational murder story that set local darling Helen Spence on a tragic path. In 1931, Spence shocked Arkansas when she avenged her father's murder in a DeWitt courtroom. The state soon discovered that no prison could hold her. For the first time, prison records are unveiled to provide an essential portrait. Join author Denise Parkinson for an intimate look at a Depression-era tragedy. The legend of Helen Spence refuses to be forgotten--despite her unmarked grave.

    Daughter of the White River:: Depression-Era Treachery and Vengeance in the Arkansas Delta

  • The Juke Joint King of the Mississippi Hills: The Raucous Reign of Tillman Branch

    • 162 Seiten
    • 6 Lesestunden

    In the swamps and juke joints of Holmes County, Mississippi, Edward Tillman Branch built his empire. Tillman's clubs were legendary. Moonshine flowed as patrons enjoyed craps games and well-known blues acts. Across from his Goodman establishment, prostitutes in a trysting trailer entertained men, including the married Tillman himself. A threat to law enforcement and anyone who crossed his path, Branch rose from modest beginnings to become the ruler of a treacherous kingdom in the hills that became his own end. Author Janice Branch Tracy reveals the man behind the story and the path that led him to become what Honeyboy Edwards referred to in his autobiography as the "baddest white man in Mississippi."

    The Juke Joint King of the Mississippi Hills: The Raucous Reign of Tillman Branch

  • The Corpsewood Manor Murders in North Georgia

    • 144 Seiten
    • 6 Lesestunden
    3,4(148)Abgeben

    In 1982, Tony West and Avery Brock made a visit to notorious Corpsewood Manor under the pretense of a celebration. They brutally murdered their hosts. Dr. Charles Scudder and companion Joey Odom built the "castle in the woods" in the Trion forest after Scudder left his position as professor at Loyola. He brought with him twelve thousand doses of LSD. Rumors of drug use and Satanism swirled around the two men. Scudder even claimed to have summoned a demon to protect the estate. The murders set the stage for a trial vibrant with local lore. Author Amy Petulla uncovers the curious case that left two men dead and the incredible story still surrounded by controversy, speculation and myth.

    The Corpsewood Manor Murders in North Georgia

  • Mad Madame Lalaurie: New Orleans' Most Famous Murderess Revealed

    • 146 Seiten
    • 6 Lesestunden
    3,0(7)Abgeben

    Delphine Lalaurie, a notorious figure in New Orleans history, is the subject of this gripping biography that delves into her life as a wealthy socialite and her dark, murderous legacy. The narrative explores her rise to prominence, the shocking details of her crimes, and the societal factors that allowed her to evade justice. Through vivid storytelling, the book examines themes of power, cruelty, and the complexities of human nature, painting a portrait of a woman whose actions left an indelible mark on her community.

    Mad Madame Lalaurie: New Orleans' Most Famous Murderess Revealed

  • Murder in Battle Creek: The Mysterious Death of Daisy Zick

    • 162 Seiten
    • 6 Lesestunden

    Set against the chilling backdrop of a January morning in 1963, the brutal murder of Daisy Zick remains one of Michigan's most notorious unsolved cases. The crime not only shocked her community but also the Kellogg Company where she worked. Blaine Pardoe delves into this true crime narrative using previously sealed police files and interviews with investigators, revealing key suspects, lingering evidence, and the ongoing mystery surrounding the case. This gripping account invites true crime enthusiasts to explore the depths of a decades-old investigation.

    Murder in Battle Creek: The Mysterious Death of Daisy Zick

  • The Last Lynching in Northern Virginia

    Seeking Truth at Rattlesnake Mountain

    • 130 Seiten
    • 5 Lesestunden

    Set against the backdrop of 1932 Virginia, this book explores the haunting events surrounding the lynching of Shedrick Thompson, a black man accused of a heinous crime. Through meticulous research, Jim Hall delves into the community's response, revealing the racial tensions and injustices of the time. The narrative challenges the official story of suicide, highlighting the mob violence and societal complicity that marked this tragic incident, ultimately shedding light on a dark chapter in American history.

    The Last Lynching in Northern Virginia

  • Murder & Mayhem in Washington County, Rhode Island

    • 128 Seiten
    • 5 Lesestunden
    3,0(6)Abgeben

    "Rhode Island's Washington County hides a dark past riddled with macabre crimes and despicable deeds... From chilling acts by the KKK to physicians practicing under the influence of narcotics, [Pezza] uncovers the viloence and vices of Washington County"--from page [4] of cover.

    Murder & Mayhem in Washington County, Rhode Island

  • Oklahoma Scoundrels

    History's Most Notorious Outlaws, Bandits & Gangsters

    • 130 Seiten
    • 5 Lesestunden

    Early Oklahoma was a haven for violent outlaws and a death trap for deputy U.S. marshals. The infamous Doolin gang’s OK Hotel gunfight left five dead. Killers like Bible-quoting choir leader Deacon Jim Miller wreaked havoc. Gunslinger femme fatale Belle Starr specialized in horse theft. Wannabe outlaws like Al Jennings traded train robbing for politics and Hollywood films. And Elmer McCurdy’s determination and inept skill earned him a carnival slot and the nickname “the Bandit Who Wouldn’t Give Up.” Historians Robert Barr Smith and Laurence J. Yadon dispel myths surrounding some of the most significant lawbreakers in Sooner history.

    Oklahoma Scoundrels

  • Missouri Outlaws: Bandits, Rebels & Rogues

    • 144 Seiten
    • 6 Lesestunden
    3,9(12)Abgeben

    Whether seen as a common criminal or Robin Hood with a six-shooter, the Missouri outlaw left an indelible mark on American culture. In the nineteenth century, Missouri was known as the "Outlaw Stae" and offered a list of lawbreakers. These notorious criminals became folk legends in countless books, movies and television shows

    Missouri Outlaws: Bandits, Rebels & Rogues