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The crime was unthinkable: a respected doctor is convicted of brutally murdering his pregnant wife. The trial that followed was a media circus--one often compared to the O.J. Simpson trial. The popularity of the case would go on to be one of the alleged inspirations of the TV show "The Fugitive" (and later the Harrison Ford movie of the same name)-something the creators deny, but fans insist is true. This book proves that truth is always more interesting than fiction. It looks at the murder, the suspects, and the ultimate outcome of one of the most notorious murders of all time.
In the world of outlaws, few are as famous as Bonnie and Clyde. Their legend has become a folktale in American history, and their crimes have been exploited as heroic. The real story of Bonnie and Clyde does not carry the glamour of the Hollywood movies that have helped cement their names in American history while portraying them as victims and idealistic lovers. This is the real story of Bonnie and Crime-the brutal, gripping, page-turning story.
★★★ The real story behind Poe's story ★★★The murder of Mary Rogers may not be well known today, but in the 19th century, it was one of the most compelling murders of the century. It became a national sensation--so much so that Edgar Allan Poe used it as the inspiration for his story "The Mystery of Marie Roget."This chilling narrative will take you back in time to 1838, where you will learn the details of the case and how it became a national phenomenon.
This is a collection of five short books about crimes that have never been solved. If you enjoy mystery, suspense and intrigue, then sit back and enjoy the ride! The following crimes/people are included: The Doodler, The Axeman, the Jeff Davis 8, the Galapagos Murder, and the murder of priest, Oscar Romero. Each book can also be purchased separately.
★★★ Is true better than fiction? ★★★The subject of a classic history by Herbert Asbury and an Academy Award-nominated film by Martin Scorsese, the gangs of The Five Points in New York have become the stuff of legend. But how much is legend and how much is fact?In this short book, we examine the original gangs of the Five Points in New York and see how accurate the film was (spoiler alert: not very) and what Asbury may have gotten wrong in his original research on this era.From the Bowery Boys to the Dead Rabbits, we look at the gangs that operated not just in the Five Points, but also those who wanted a piece of the action there and engaged in gang wars that would leave even modern thugs quivering in their boots!
Modern crime is PG compared to the stuff that happened years ago. This collection shows that crimes of our past are often more brutal than anything that would come after it. Included in this collection are six stories about historic crimes. They include: Jack the Stripper, Bonnie and Clyde, the Gangs of New York, the Harpe Brothers, and Mary Cecilia Roget. These books may always be purchased individually.
How did Sir Arthur Conan Doyle create a character so real and life-like? In a nutshell: he didn't! As is often the case, fiction stems from real life. In the case of Sherlock Holmes, Doyle's inspiration was Joseph Bell. While Joseph Bell doesn't have near the fame of his fictitious counterpart, Bell was actually a pioneer of forensic science. Bell's unique skills at observation and deduction made him a celebrity and famous lecturer in his homeland of Scotland. This book traces the life and times of one of the most important, but largely overlooked, scientists who ever lived.
★★★ Discover America's First Killers ★★★They murdered. They stole. And they did it all to excess. Unlike other bandits of early America, they didn't do it for the money--they did it for the thrill and love of blood. They were the Harpe Brothers, and they have been called America's first true serial killers. In this gripping narrative, the crimes and the lives of America's most notorious sibling killers is documented like a page-turning novel.
In the early 1900s young women began disappearing near Budapest. Bela Kiss, a handsome young soldier, answered the call of war and left his home to fight in the first World War. His landlord, upon hearing of Kiss's alleged death, discovered several large barrels on his property, which he was told were filled with gasoline for rationing. When the barrels were opened, instead of gasoline, the authorities discovered something much more sinister. This short history describes the hunt for one of the world's most terrifying killers, a man who lured women to him home with promises of marriage, then proceeded to strangle them, drain their blood, and leave their pickled bodies preserved in barrels. The most horrifying fact about his crimes may be that he was never caught, and possibly picked up his murder spree in New York City. Read the chilling details in this book, and be careful next time you answer a romance ad!
The rumored famous last words of serial killer Thomas Neill Cream was "I am Jack the..." Cream was in prison at the time of the Ripper murders, but that didn't matter...he was fascinated by London's premiere serial killer, and perhaps a part of him believed that his own killings established some kind of killer bond. Cream may not have been the infamous Jack the Ripper, but he was just as brutal and sadistic. Cream could have settled being a respected surgeon, but there was something about taking a human life that he just could not resist. In this book, we'll take you on the trail of this doctor turned madman--from his first murders to his ultimate capture and trial.
A fanciful adventure told in a wordless graphic picture book for the very young, in which friendship is the best reward
A family discovers a trunk of old paintings by Uncle George, each drawn from a single line using an enchanted pen. Wallace Edwards explores storytelling through a single line that grows into a new image and story on each page, inspiring readers to finish the simple stories or come up with their own. An absorbing book rich in detail and color.
¿¿¿ Discover America's First Killers ¿¿¿They murdered. They stole. And they did it all to excess. Unlike other bandits of early America, they didn't do it for the money--they did it for the thrill and love of blood.They were the Harpe Brothers, and they have been called America's first true serial killers.In this gripping narrative, the crimes and the lives of America's most notorious sibling killers are documented like a page-turning novel.
One of the worst cases of sex slavery happened during the most violent time in modern history....Japan during the Second World War. The Rape of Nanking is well known, but what isn't is the systematic kidnapping and murdering of young girls in Korea, Indonesia, and all over Asia. Different estimates say between 20,000 and 400,000 women from all over Asian were forced into prostitution to "comfort" the soldiers. Some survived to tell their stories. The majority did not. This book gives the often forgotten history of how it happened, who was involved, how they were treated, and apologies that came years later.
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