The definitive study of the Kray twins is by John Pearson – see J. Pearson (1973) The Profession of Violence: The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins (St. Albans: Panther). ... Wright (2006) Organised Crime, pp. 173–74.
Following the great success of 2015's Gothic Fantasy, deluxe edition short story compilations, Ghosts, Horror and Science Fiction, this latest in the series is packed with hard-boiled detectives, monsters, psychopaths and a high body count.
Author and lifelong Memphian Teresa Simpson explores some of the River City’s most menacing crimes and notorious characters in this riveting ride back through the centuries. Includes photos!
It was billed as the Main Street of America and the Mother Road.
Cox's execution was scheduled for the spring of 1905. The condemned man still had plenty of friends with connections, and while he sat on death row awaiting his fate, petitions were given to outgoing governor James B. Frazier and ...
While many books explore the illustrious past of this national treasure, few delve into this darker and equally fascinating side of its past. With this new book, historian Pat Hendrix takes a look at the history of crime in the Holy City.
Lafayette and the surrounding communities hide a dark and violent history. Come with author W.C. Madden as he guides readers through the most lurid crimes, calamities and occurrences in the area's past.
An equal parts haunting and hilarious deep-dive review of history's most notorious and cold-blooded serial killers, from the creators of the award-winning Last Podcast on the Left
Some crimes still grip the imaginations of residents, while others have faded from collective memory. Author Rachel Faugno investigates this sinister history. Includes photos!
This book will help others identify, confront and conquer the silent war that rages inside of most of us.
"The pristine waters of the Finger Lakes inspire tranquility, but the region has not been spared a history of high-profile murders. ...Author R. Marcin explores the gruesome history of homicide in the Finger Lakes."--Back cover.