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Richmond Murder & Mayhem

by Selden Richardson ...

Explore the dark side of the history of the River City… Richmond has a curious share of horrific accidents, coolly calculated slaughter, and incidents of implacable deceit in its history. Here, the wronged, the devious, and the heartbroken enact their lives on the stage set of the River City's ostensibly genteel neighborhoods, where a tree-shaded city street may have been the site of a crime of ... Read more

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Explore the dark side of the history of the River City… Richmond has a curious share of horrific accidents, coolly calculated slaughter, and incidents of implacable deceit in its history. Here, the wronged, the devious, and the heartbroken enact their lives on the stage set of the River City's ostensibly genteel neighborhoods, where a tree-shaded city street may have been the site of a crime of
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The Tri-State Gang in Richmond

Murder and Robbery in the Great Depression

by Selden Richardson ...

A study of the rise and fall of a Prohibition-era gang and the effect of their criminal exploits on Richmond, Virginia."When the Tri-Staters' meteoric careers crashed and ultimately burned in Richmond, the local impact was profound." — Richmond Times-DispatchThe 1930s was a tough decade, one made even tougher by Prohibition. During this lawless time in American history, a group of criminals called ... Read more

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A study of the rise and fall of a Prohibition-era gang and the effect of their criminal exploits on Richmond, Virginia."When the Tri-Staters' meteoric careers crashed and ultimately burned in Richmond, the local impact was profound." — Richmond Times-DispatchThe 1930s was a tough decade, one made even tougher by Prohibition. During this lawless time in American history, a group of criminals called
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Mobsters, Madams & Murder in Steubenville, Ohio

The Story of Little Chicago

by Susan Guy ...

This true crime history chronicles more than a century in the life of a small Midwestern city with an outsized reputation for violence and vice.Gambling, prostitution and bootlegging have been going on in Steubenville for well over century. In its heyday, the city's Water Street red-light district drew men from hundreds of miles away, as well as underage runaways. The white slave trade was rampant ... Read more

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This true crime history chronicles more than a century in the life of a small Midwestern city with an outsized reputation for violence and vice.Gambling, prostitution and bootlegging have been going on in Steubenville for well over century. In its heyday, the city's Water Street red-light district drew men from hundreds of miles away, as well as underage runaways. The white slave trade was rampant
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The Moonlight Mill Murders of Steubenville, Ohio

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"Guy is not only a historian but a longtime police officer in Ohio, bringing firsthand knowledge of the criminal justice system" to the Phantom Killer tale ( Crime Capsule).Prohibition ended on December 5, 1933, and Steubenville hoped that its reputation as "Little Chicago" would end with it. That hope was short-lived when, eight weeks later, the Phantom Killer made his midnight debut. Under the ... Read more

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"Guy is not only a historian but a longtime police officer in Ohio, bringing firsthand knowledge of the criminal justice system" to the Phantom Killer tale ( Crime Capsule).Prohibition ended on December 5, 1933, and Steubenville hoped that its reputation as "Little Chicago" would end with it. That hope was short-lived when, eight weeks later, the Phantom Killer made his midnight debut. Under the
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Rotten Apples: True Stories of New York Crime and Mystery

by Marvin J. Wolf, Katherine Mader ...

Rotten Apples is a thoroughly investigated treasure of true crime straight from the streets of The City that Never Sleeps. This bushel of vice, victims, and vengeance spotlights sinister citizens from Boss Tweed and Typhoid Mary to Mark David Chapman and Jack Henry Abbot, plus detailed map references to guide you to the locations where they committed their grisly crimes. You'll be shocked by.. ... Read more

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Rotten Apples is a thoroughly investigated treasure of true crime straight from the streets of The City that Never Sleeps. This bushel of vice, victims, and vengeance spotlights sinister citizens from Boss Tweed and Typhoid Mary to Mark David Chapman and Jack Henry Abbot, plus detailed map references to guide you to the locations where they committed their grisly crimes. You'll be shocked by..
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Shadow Men

The Tangled Story of Murder, Media, and Privilege That Scandalized Jazz Age America

by James Polchin ...

**"Polchin knows the era, and brings to his account a wealth of colorful supporting detail . . . With its layers of taboos and public spectacle, the case feels, a century later, as relevant as ever." —Marisa Meltzer, The New York Times Book ReviewFrom Edgar Award finalist James Polchin comes a thrilling examination of the murder that captivated Jazz Age America, with echoes of the decadence and ... Read more

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**"Polchin knows the era, and brings to his account a wealth of colorful supporting detail . . . With its layers of taboos and public spectacle, the case feels, a century later, as relevant as ever." —Marisa Meltzer, The New York Times Book ReviewFrom Edgar Award finalist James Polchin comes a thrilling examination of the murder that captivated Jazz Age America, with echoes of the decadence and
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Gilded Age Murder & Mayhem in the Berkshires

by Andrew K. Amelinckx ...

This criminal history of the Berkshires is brimming with unforgettable stories of greed, jealousy, and madness from the turn of the twentieth century.The Berkshires of Western Massachusetts are known for their picturesque beauty, but this history offers a fascinating look at the region's dark side. This chronicle includes true tales of greed, betrayal and violence in The Bay State.In the summer of ... Read more

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This criminal history of the Berkshires is brimming with unforgettable stories of greed, jealousy, and madness from the turn of the twentieth century.The Berkshires of Western Massachusetts are known for their picturesque beauty, but this history offers a fascinating look at the region's dark side. This chronicle includes true tales of greed, betrayal and violence in The Bay State.In the summer of
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Historic Crimes and Justice in Burlington, Vermont

by Jeffrey H. Beerworth ...

Burlington Police Department detective Jeff Beerworth explores the nature of crime and justice in the Queen City.As Burlington grew into a city out of wilderness, more citizens meant more opportunities for crime. Horse thefts, murders and drunken brawls swamped the young and prosperous city. Those misdeeds inspired the first officers of what would become the Burlington Police Department to serve ... Read more

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Burlington Police Department detective Jeff Beerworth explores the nature of crime and justice in the Queen City.As Burlington grew into a city out of wilderness, more citizens meant more opportunities for crime. Horse thefts, murders and drunken brawls swamped the young and prosperous city. Those misdeeds inspired the first officers of what would become the Burlington Police Department to serve
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Murder & Mayhem in Nashville

by Brian Allison ...

From post–Civil War political feuds to Depression-era mass murder—explore the criminally fascinating secret history of Music City, USA.Nashville is known for its bold, progressive flair, but few are aware of its malevolent past. Now, historian Brian Allison sheds light on some of Nashville's darkest deeds in this compulsively readable chronicle of turn-of-the-century bad behavior.Included here are ... Read more

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From post–Civil War political feuds to Depression-era mass murder—explore the criminally fascinating secret history of Music City, USA.Nashville is known for its bold, progressive flair, but few are aware of its malevolent past. Now, historian Brian Allison sheds light on some of Nashville's darkest deeds in this compulsively readable chronicle of turn-of-the-century bad behavior.Included here are
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Hudson Valley Murder & Mayhem

by Andrew K. Amelinckx ...

The Hudson Valley's dark past, from Prohibition-era shoot-outs to unsolved murders, in eleven heart-pounding true stories.The beautiful Hudson Valley of New York State is drenched in history, culture . . . and blood. This fascinating and thoroughly researched chronicle presents one killer story from every county in the region, including:Sullivan County: In the fall of 1893, Lizzie Halliday left a ... Read more

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The Hudson Valley's dark past, from Prohibition-era shoot-outs to unsolved murders, in eleven heart-pounding true stories.The beautiful Hudson Valley of New York State is drenched in history, culture . . . and blood. This fascinating and thoroughly researched chronicle presents one killer story from every county in the region, including:Sullivan County: In the fall of 1893, Lizzie Halliday left a
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Historic Columbus Crimes

Mama's in the Furnace, the Thing & More

by David Meyers, Elise Meyers Walker ...

A collection of true crime stories from the Ohio city, with photos included.In Historic Columbus Crimes, a father-daughter research team looks back at sixteen tales of murder, mystery, and mayhem culled from city history, both the distant and the more recent past.There's the rock star slain by a troubled fan; the drag queen slashed to death by a would-be ninja; the writer who died acting out the ... Read more

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A collection of true crime stories from the Ohio city, with photos included.In Historic Columbus Crimes, a father-daughter research team looks back at sixteen tales of murder, mystery, and mayhem culled from city history, both the distant and the more recent past.There's the rock star slain by a troubled fan; the drag queen slashed to death by a would-be ninja; the writer who died acting out the
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Miracle at Sing Sing

How One Man Transformed the Lives of America's Most Dangerous Prisoners

by Ralph Blumenthal ...

In 1919, Lewis E. Lawes moved his wife and young daughters into the warden's mansion at Sing Sing prison. They shared a yard with 1,096 of the toughest inmates in the world-murderers, rapists, and thieves who Lawes alone believed capable of redemption. Adamantly opposed to the death penalty, Lawes presided over 300 executions. His progressive ideas shocked many, but he taught the nation that a ... Read more

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In 1919, Lewis E. Lawes moved his wife and young daughters into the warden's mansion at Sing Sing prison. They shared a yard with 1,096 of the toughest inmates in the world-murderers, rapists, and thieves who Lawes alone believed capable of redemption. Adamantly opposed to the death penalty, Lawes presided over 300 executions. His progressive ideas shocked many, but he taught the nation that a
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