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Author : Charlotte Greig
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2008-08
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 0785824693
Author : Allan William Hall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Assassination
ISBN : 1856051463
Author : Charlotte Greig,VARIOS AUTORES
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2008-08-01
Category : Crime
ISBN : 1848580010
This is a factfile on wrongdoing which takes the reader into the hidden world of those who break the law. The book sheds light on what makes serial killers tick, how career criminals plan heists, the psychology behind white collar crime, the ruthless codes which operate in prisons and many other aspects of criminal culture.
Author : Rose Sobol,Donald J. Sobol
Publisher : Perfection Learning
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1992-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0780712404
A collection of bizarre true stories about crimes, criminals, prisoners, and police.
Author : Michael Newton
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2006-02
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9780816069873
The Encyclopaedia of Serial Killers, Second Edition provides accurate information on hundreds of serial murder cases - from early history to the present. Written in a non-sensational manner, this authoritative encyclopaedia debunks many of the myths surrounding this most notorious of criminal activities. New major serial killers have come to light since the first edition was published, and many older cases have been solved (such as the Green River Killer) or further investigated (like Jack the Ripper and the Zodiac Killer). Completely updated entries and appendixes pair with more than 30 new photographs and many new entries to make this new edition more fascinating than ever. New and updated entries include: Axe Man of New Orleans; BTK Strangler; Jack the Ripper; Cuidad Juarez, Mexico; John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo, the Sniper Killers; Gary Leon Ridgway, the Green River Killer; and Harold Frederick Shipman.
Author : Oliver Cyriax,Colin Wilson,Damon Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Crime
ISBN : 1862002592
Author : Carl Sifakis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 996 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Crime
ISBN : 0816040400
Author : Harold Schechter
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-27
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781439138854
Bestselling true-crime writer Harold Schechter, a leading authority on serial killers, and coauthor David Everitt offer a guided tour through the bizarre and blood-chilling world of serial murder. Through hundreds of detailed entries that span the entire spectrum -- the shocking crimes, the infamous perpetrators, and much more -- they examine all angles of a gruesome cultural phenomenon that grips our imagination. From Art (both by and about serial killers) to Zeitgeist (how killers past and present embody their times)...from Groupies (even the most sadistic killer can claim devoted fans) to Marriage (the perfect domestic disguise for demented killers)...from Homebodies (psychos who slay in the comfort of their homes) to Plumbing (how clogged drains have undone the most discreet killer), THE A TO Z ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SERIAL KILLERS is the ultimate reference for anyone compelled by the personalities and pathologies behind the most disturbing of crimes.
Author : Oliver Cyriax,Colin Wilson,Damon Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Social Science
ISBN : IND:30000110622994
The Encyclopedia of Crime is an authoritative, wide-ranging and engaging history of the world's most famous crimes and criminals. Entries are presented alphabetically making this vast compendium an easy-to-use reference. In-depth portraits of true crime's most extraordinary characters are here, from serial rapists to glamorous gangsters, from ruthless killers to train robbers. Bonnie and Clyde, Al Capone, Ruth Ellis, Charles Manson, Jack the Ripper, the Krays, Harold Shipman - three specialist authors describe the captivating stories that lie behind such infamous names. Criminal activities and techniques are explored, revealing an extraordinary range of weapons, along with a thorough investigation in to the science of crime, from footprints to genetic fingerprinting. The development of methods to bring justice to convicted criminals is covered, as are the exciting tales of the lucky few who have made famous escapes, for example from Alcatraz or Dartmoor. Fully updated for 2008, The Encyclopedia of Crime is an essential addition to the library of any true crime aficionado.
Author : Jay R. Nash
Publisher : Marlowe & Company
Page : 693 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1994-04-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1569248729
Over one thousand entries present a sociologically informative portrait of the men and women who kill.
Author : Jay Robert Nash
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1993-08-21
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 0306805359
Organized crime reaches into almost every business worldwide, from the cleaning of restaurant tablecloths to the production of high-tech equipment; crime syndicates control entire neighborhoods, cities, and even nations. From its crude origins at the turn of the century to its present-day sophistication, organized crime has been marked by intimidation, corruption, and murder. World Encyclopedia of Organized Crime is an excursion into the underworld that uncovers the international scope—and historical roots—of today's organized crime. Brilliantly catalogued by the dean of American true-crime writers, Jay Robert Nash, this volume profiles the notorious gangsters, crime families, cartels, and gangland events that have shaped world history.Here are gangs such as the Dead Rabbits and the Whyos, who controlled nineteenth-century New York; gangsters such as Al Capone, Lucky Luciano, Bugsy Siegel, Meyer Lansky, Legs Diamond, and Dutch Schultz, who brought crime to new heights of money-making and bloodshed; and contemporary organizations such as the Medellín Cartel, the ”Pizza Connection” gangsters, the Yakuza gangs of Japan, and New York's powerful Gambino family.With hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries, an international guide to organized crime, a rogue's gallery, and an extensive bibliography, World Encyclopedia of Organized Crime is the most comprehensive and authoritative source on the subject ever compiled.
Author : Charlotte Greig
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1848374577
Author : Amanda Lees
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-29
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781646042227
An extraordinary A-to-Z reference of killers, poisons, police jargon, prison slang, forensics terms, and much more. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of criminology with the one and only True Crime Dictionary. Containing everything from famous crimes, cold cases, and serial killers to deadly weapons, spy lingo, and legal language, this book is sure to enthrall true crime lovers. Get an in-depth look at familiar terms and learn new ones, with entries including: Air America, the dummy corporation for the CIA used for secret military operations Grandma’s House, prison slang for gang headquarters Amphetamine, the second most popular illegal drug in the world Novichok, the lethal nerve agent developed by Soviet Russia The Golden State Killer (and the DNA evidence that finally caught him), and more It’s compelling reading for murderinos, true crime junkies, and connoisseurs of macabre trivia, as well as a useful reference for writers, podcasters, or anyone whose work revolves around crime.
Author : Kevin Sullivan
Publisher : WildBlue Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-07
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781948239608
The Bundy expert’s authoritative A-to-Z guide to the people and locations involved in the case against America’s most infamous serial killer. True crime author of The Bundy Murders Kevin M. Sullivan provides a comprehensive guide to the notorious murderer’s life and crimes. This alphabetized volume lists hundreds of people involved in the case as well as dozens of locations where significant events occurred. This veritable “Who’s Who” of the Bundy murders is an essential reference for researchers and students of the subject. "Sullivan's A-to-Z coverage of Ted Bundy provides a solid guide to the people and places that define the man and the monster, including some not present in other Bundy narratives. It nicely rounds out his Bundy oeuvre and gives readers an extensive reference tool on one of the world's most infamous serial killers."—Katherine Ramsland, author of Confession of a Serial Killer
Author : Eric W. Hickey
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 646 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2003-07-22
Category : Law
ISBN : 076192437X
The Encyclopedia of Murder and Violent Crime is edited by a internationally recognized expert on serial killers, covering both murder and violent crime in their variant forms. Included will be biographies, chronologies, special interest inset boxes, up to 100 photos, comprehensive article bibliographies, and appendices for things like famous unsolved cases, celebrity murders, assasinations, original source documents, and online sources for information.
