Notorious Murders Of The Twentieth Century
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Notorious Murders Of The Twentieth Century
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Author : Stephen Wade
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2011-12-01
Notorious Murders Of The Twentieth Century written by Stephen Wade and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-01 with True Crime categories.
The word 'murder' has always attracted widespread local and national media coverage. Once known, the story becomes the subject of discussion in a variety of places throughout the land. Some grisly tales become part of a culture that lives on for generations, whilst others, even by some of the worst serial killers, are soon forgotten. In this book experienced crime historian Stephen Wade has gathered together a collection of murders covering the entire twentieth century. Although famous in their own day, most are now forgotten by the general public, apart from the best true crime enthusiasts. The first conviction for fingerprint evidence, the last hanging in England and murderous husbands and wives are included; but there are also mysteries, unsolved killings and peculiar confessions. Meet the man who poisoned his rival's scones, a wrongful arrest and the acquittal of a good wife who shot her man dead. There are even tales from the Isle of Man, whose legislators continued to issue death penalties in the 1990s.
Murders In The United States
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Author : Ronald Barri Flowers
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Murders In The United States written by Ronald Barri Flowers and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Murder categories.
Presents brief descriptions of notorious murder cases in the U.S. from the 1900s to the 1990s, as well as alphabetized biographical sketches of famous killers and victims.
Murder Cases Of The Twentieth Century
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Author : David K. Frasier
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 1996
Murder Cases Of The Twentieth Century written by David K. Frasier and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Profiles of crimes that occurred prior to 1992 and the criminals.
Crimes Of The 20th Century
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Ashley Books
Release Date : 1991
Crimes Of The 20th Century written by and has been published by Ashley Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Social Science categories.
Leopold And Loeb
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Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-06-17
Leopold And Loeb written by Charles River Charles River Editors and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-17 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the crime and trial, including the confessions *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "A superman ... is, on account of certain superior qualities inherent in him, exempted from the ordinary laws which govern men. He is not liable for anything he may do." - Richard Loeb There has been no shortage of shocking crimes and trials that generated frenzied coverage across America, but few can lay claim to "crime of the century" like the murder carried out by Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb in 1924. While studying as young adults at the prestigious University of Chicago, Leopold and Loeb devised a meticulous plot to kidnap and murder a child while managing to get away with ransom money, thereby perpetrating what they considered a "perfect crime." On May 21, they put their plan in motion and targeted 14 year old Bobby Franks, who had the misfortune of being acquainted with Loeb. Franks was lured into a vehicle and brutally murdered before Leopold and Loeb dumped his body 25 miles away. When attempts at ransom went awry almost immediately, Leopold and Loeb tried to cover their tracks, only to have a special set of eyeglasses link Franks' murder back to Leopold. Barely less than a week after the murder, the "perfect crime" completely unraveled when Leopold and Loeb were brought in for formal questioning and confessed. The crime was horrific enough, but the trial brought even more attention to the case, and it touched on several crucial issues. Both young men cited the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche as a motivation for attempting to commit the crime and prove they were better than the common man. As Leopold told his own attorney, "The killing was an experiment It is just as easy to justify such a death as it is to justify an entomologist killing a beetle on a pin." Moreover, in addition to the killers' families hiring renowned defense lawyer Clarence Darrow, the crimes took place at a time when various forms of media were becoming ever more popular, particularly radio and film. Thus, the trial generated more coverage than just about any before it on the way to being billed as the "Trial of the Century," and Darrow did his best to prevent the boys from suffering the death penalty by citing other factors: "This terrible crime was inherent in his organism, and it came from some ancestor... Is any blame attached because somebody took Nietzsche's philosophy seriously and fashioned his life upon it?... It is hardly fair to hang a 19-year-old boy for the philosophy that was taught him at the university." Ultimately, the boys were given life sentences + 99 years for the kidnapping, which would lend its name to a memoir written by Leopold. For his part, Darrow would use his increased prestige to participate the following year in the famous Scopes Trial. Leopold and Loeb: The History and Legacy of One of 20th Century America's Most Notorious Crimes and Trials chronicles the shocking crime and the trial that followed. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about Leopold and Loeb like never before, in no time at all.
Homicide By The Rich And Famous
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Author : Gini Graham Scott JD, Ph.D
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2005-03-30
Homicide By The Rich And Famous written by Gini Graham Scott JD, Ph.D and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-03-30 with Social Science categories.
Many people express shock and horror when they hear of a wealthy or famous person killing another person. As a society, we seem to expect the rich and famous to behave better, to commit fewer crimes, to be immune to the passions that inspire other, less prominent people to kill. After all, the rich and famous have everything—why would they need to murder? But the rich and famous kill for the very same reasons others do: love, power, money, jealousy, greed, revenge, and rage. Here, Scott takes us on a tour of murders committed by the rich and famous during the last century, looking at the motives, the responses of the community and local law enforcement, the media, and the outcomes. She argues that the rich and famous may kill for the same reasons as others, but they receive vastly different treatment and are often able to get away with murder. Homicide by the rich and famous is not new in this country, nor is fascination with the crimes committed by our most revered citizens. But being among the upper echelon of society does afford such suspects with a greater ability to escape punishment. They have greater access to better respresentation, they have the means to flee the country, they have influential friends in high places willing to put themselves on the line, and they are generally treated better by law enforcement and the criminal justice system. This book profiles the many ways in which homicides committed by the rich and famous are similar to other murders in their motives, but differ from those committed by everyday citizens in their outcomes. Scott provides readers with a showcase of crimes that will infuriate and fascinate readers.
Still At Large
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Author : Michael Newton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Still At Large written by Michael Newton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with True Crime categories.
They get away with murder. Every year in America, more than 5,000 killers elude police. And most of the notorious murderers who slip the grip of the law commit the same crime again & again, leaving the grisliest of signatures. In Still At Large, master of the crime encyclopedia Michael Newton (author of Hunting Humans, Bad Girls Do It!, Holy Homicide, Cop Killers, Killer Cops, & Black Collar Crimes) recounts chilling tales of unsolved serial murder. So you think you'll never be the victim of a serial murderer? Don't be so sure. The killers in this book could be lurking in your neighborhood, your office, & even your home. Watch out, because they're Still At Large...
Murder Along The Cape Fear
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Author : David T. Morgan
language : en
Publisher: Mercer University Press
Release Date : 2005
Murder Along The Cape Fear written by David T. Morgan and has been published by Mercer University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with History categories.
Murder Along the Cape Fear is the story of Fayetteville and Fort Bragg, North Carolina, during the twentieth century. Seen through the eyes of a native son, this is the tale of one - a distinguished historian - who lived through some of it and heard about much of it from friends and relatives. In this hundred-year journey the town was profoundly impacted by the establishment of Fort Bragg 10 miles to its west. Throughout this hundred-year history, murder seems to be the scarlet thread that stitched the town into infamy. The book demonstrates that Fayetteville was by no means innocent prior to the coming of Fort Bragg. Nor did all of the crime and evil emanate from Fort Bragg after 1918. As for murder, there was an abundance of killing that had no connection with Fort Bragg, but the most sensational murder case of the century involved Jeffrey MacDonald, a Green Beret Army captain and physician who received three life terms in federal prison for killing his pregnant wife and two daughters. While many other Fort Bragg soldiers were involved with murders along the Cape Fear, murders were also committed by transient civilians and local citizens like the famous inventor of the M-1 carbine, Marshall "Carbine" Williams, and Velma Barfield, who poisoned her mother and three other people. In all, about two dozen murder cases-some highly publicized and some not-are woven into this story about a North Carolina town in the twentieth century. Engagingly told, this book is a wonderful blend of history, lore, and murder.
Twentieth Century Murder
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Author : Martin Fido
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Twentieth Century Murder written by Martin Fido and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Crime categories.
Great Crimes And Trials Of The Twentieth Century
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Author : Paul Begg
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
Great Crimes And Trials Of The Twentieth Century written by Paul Begg and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Crime categories.