In this riveting collection of true crime stories from the files of award-winning journalist, New York Times bestselling author of 32 books, M. William Phelps, someone tries to pin a gruesome murder on a horse, infamous serial killer Son of Sam shows us his true evil nature in a series of lost letters this psychopath never wanted you to see, and Sesame Street’s Big Bird comes home to find a dead woman on his estate. These join several other tales only a master storyteller like Phelps can bring to life for readers. The six stories in this collection have been published in various print and digital places but have never been brought together in one terrifying, mysterious read. Phelps updates each case and puts his journalistic skills to the test in ways readers will find all at once fascinating and horrifying. One story involves a young man who believes he’s figured out the perfect way to commit a murder after binge-watching “Forensic Files.” In this opening tale, a Massachusetts man is stalked by a hired killer because of the information he holds in the case of insurance scam gone bad, resulting in savage murder. Next up is the story of a restaurant owner and her husband, enjoying a calm, peaceful life in the Berkshires, with all the charm and tranquility New England has to offer, until a bloody trail inside a barn leads to a gruesome discovery and a family’s deepest, darkest secrets are exposed. Phelps also takes readers behind the scenes of his hit Investigation Discovery series “Dark Minds,” revealing his investigative secrets with an intimate look at those serial killer cold cases that still haunt Phelps today. Finally, as an added bonus, Phelps, who author Vincent Bugliosi called ‘one of America’s best true crime journalists,’ heads out to meet renowned forensic scientist Dr. Henry Lee in a narrative interview that reveals Lee’s ingenious and humorous take on life, his crime-scene philosophy, and the ways in which he deals with the brutality of the work he does.
BROOKLYN'S MOST WANTED parades an impressive perp walk of 100 of the Borough’s most notorious, ranking them meticulously from bad to worst. From crime bosses to career criminals to corrupt politicians, pedophile priests to Ponzi scammers, this is not your usual crime chronicle. You want labor racketeering, Ponzi scheming, hijacking, murder, loan sharking, arson, illegal gambling, money laundering? Fugetaboutit! Take this guide tour through gangland that rips open the underbelly of Brooklyn, the broken land, to see what spills, from the South Brooklyn Boys to the Soviet thugs of Brighton Beach’s Little Odessa. Want to know what Billy the Kid, John Wilkes Booth and the Son of Sam all have in common? Brooklyn. Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso, Al Capone, Frankie Yale, Paul Vario, Roy DeMeo and so many more malicious malcontents and maniacs stalk these pages, as author Craig McGuire rank a rogues’ gallery of the best of the worst from Brooklyn’s crime-ridden past and present. This includes more than a century of screaming crime blotter headlines, spotlighting epic cases, like The Brooklyn Godmother, The Sex Killer of Brooklyn, The Nurse Girl Murder, The Long Island Railroad Massacre, The Thrill Kills Gang, and many more. From "Son of Sam" to "Son of Sal," "Little Lepke" to "Big Paulie," "The Butcher of Brooklyn," "The Vampire of Brooklyn," "The Gang Who Couldn’t Shoot Straight," even "The Man Who Murdered Brooklyn Baseball," they’re all here. Much more than Murder Incorporated, this book features kingpins and lone wolves alike, with a line-up featuring many of the multi-ethnic mobs mimicking the original La Cosa Nostra – the Russian Mafia, the Albanian Mafia, the Polish Mafia, the Greek Mafia – in fact, this book contains more Mafias than you can shake a bloody blackjack at. The author’s proprietary Notorious Brooklyn Index analyzes criminal activity, socio-economic type, notoriety, relation to Brooklyn and more for a final score that’s far from conjecture—though it will undoubtedly spark debate. Welcome to Gangland, U.S.A. – A.K.A. the bloody, brutal killing grounds of Brooklyn, New York. Watch your back!
On 30 March 1896, a bargeman hooked a parcel from the river Thames at Caversham. Inside the brown paper package was the body of a baby girl - she had been strangled with tape. When two more tiny bodies were found in a carpet bag, the police launched a nationwide hunt for a serial killer. A faint name and address on the sodden wrapping provided Reading police with their first clue. Can Chief Constable George Tewsley and his colleagues catch this heartless baby farmer before more infants meet a similar fate? The first in a new historical true crime series, Victorian Supersleuth Investigates, Angela Buckley recounts the frantic race to stop Amelia Dyer - one of Britain's most prolific murderers.
Orange Police Sergeant (Ret.) Michael W. Streed is “The SketchCop.” He’s a one-of-a-kind crime fighter who’s frequently called into action by police departments seeking help solving their most difficult cases. For over three decades, Michael has provided signature images for the country’s most notorious murders, rapes, and kidnappings, including the kidnapping and murder of five-year-old Samantha Runnion, as well as the Baton Rouge Serial Killer. The SketchCop has fought crime, coast-to-coast, from Los Angeles to Baltimore, Salt Lake City to Baton Rouge. Along the way, he has papered the walls of police squad rooms with sketches of their city’s most dangerous criminals. In this collection of true crime stories, Michael shares cases from his own portfolio. He describes how he connects with, and empowers, courageous victims and eyewitnesses, from all walks of life. Using their descriptions, the author creates life-like sketches of the assailants with an accuracy that has led to quick identifications and captures. SketchCop – Drawing A Line Against Crime provides readers a glimpse at some of Michael W. Streed’s career cases and the significant role he plays in the criminal justice system. “Mike Streed is a cop – and one of California’s most vital artists…a standout in his field!“– Orange Coast Magazine, Orange County, CA “SketchCop puts the entire investigation of my daughter’s murder in a context rarely available to the public. Sarah, her friend, will be forever remembered for her unbelievable courage. The two of you clearly made a wonderful team as you worked together to make sure the man who killed Samantha could never hurt another child.“– Erin Runnion, Samantha’s mother and Founder – The ‘Joyful Child Foundation’ “SketchCop is a timely, compelling commentary on the power and importance of forensic art. Mike Streed’s work has been key to identifying many offenders. He has also been a great ally of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and this book brings the complex, difficult cases he has worked to life.“–Ernie Allen, Former President – National Center for Missing and Exploited Children “As insightful a read as it is fascinating, written by an expert who is in the know. A must-read for true crime fans and those interested in the fascinating world of real police work.” — Gary C. King, author of Blood Lust and Driven to Kill
Brutally beaten, raped, strangled, and run over by a vehicle, 13-year-old Kathy Lynn Gloddy was left naked in the woods three miles from home on November 21, 1971. A Child is Missing: Searching for Justice is the result of six years of research and interviews conducted by Kathy?s sister, Karen Beaudin.Still hunting for answers, Karen continues to gather information about Kathy?s kidnapping and murder from law enforcement, forensics, medical professionals, and classmates. Driven by the need for truth and justice, Karen researched medical terms, people, places, and dates in search of answers.A Child is Missing: Searching for Justice is a heartfelt and insightful look into the lifelong effects a major loss has on a family. This book shows that although the police?s investigation may have come to an end, the family?s search continues. Without finding the truth that can bring closure to the tragedy, the incident can tear a family apart.This book is an inside look at the family?s steps forward as they consult with forensic and investigative experts to give fresh insight to new evidence and reexamine clues and evid
Seis asesinatos probados, quizá hasta treinta y siete (según sus cartas) o cuarenta y nueve (según algunos investigadores), tres supervivientes: entre 1969 y 1974, la ciudad de San Francisco y todo el norte de California vivieron bajo el terror de un ases
Antes de que se acuñara el término «asesinos en serie» solo había «monstruos», criminales atroces y sádicos que eran vistos como hombres lobo, vampiros, demonios o, más tarde, psicópatas. Pero cuando este tipo de homicidas aumentó de manera drástica a finales del siglo XX, aparecieron diversas aproximaciones a un fenómeno social que ya existía previamente. Sons of Cain llena la brecha entre los estudios académicos y el verdadero crimen sensacionalista al examinar nuestra comprensión del asesinato en serie a partir de sus dimensiones evolutivas antropológicas, desde la prehistoria hasta hoy. Tratando de entender cómo encaja el asesinato serial en el arco de la historia humana, y profundizando tanto en la psique de los perpetradores como en los parámetros históricos, míticos y culturales que determinan la naturaleza del homicidio, Peter Vronsky se centra en los asesinatos en serie que incluyen actos de violación, tortura, mutilación, canibalismo o necrofilia.
UN ENIGMA MILENARIO SE OCULTA EN TIERRA SANTA Sobre una camilla de la sala de autopsias yace el cuerpo de Avram Ferris, un judío ortodoxo que la antropóloga forense Temperance Brennan debe analizar. Normalmente, su trabajo se limitaría a determinar las circunstancias de su muerte, pero esta vez cuenta con una insospechada pista adicional: un desconocido le ofrece la fotografía de un esqueleto y le asegura que esa es la razón por la que murió Ferris. Tempe no tarda en averiguar que esos restos humanos se encontraron en un yacimiento de Israel y tienen dos mil años de antigüedad. ¿Podría ese hallazgo socavar las creencias religiosas de millones de personas?
La primera obra de no ficción de Grisham es un escalofriante thriller legal, basado en hechos reales. Narra la historia de un hombre que creyó haberlo perdido todo... Incluso antes de conocer el infierno. Hubo un tiempo en que Ron Williamson era una joven promesa del béisbol. Cuando los Yankees estaban a punto de ofrecerle la oportunidad de cumplir su sueño, una inesperada lesión puso fin a su carrera. Ron tuvo que renunciar a la Liga Americana y regresar a casa de su madre, en la pequeña y tranquila Ada, en Oklahoma. Abandonado a la autocompasión no podía imaginar que en realidad no conocía el verdadero significado de perderlo todo. En 1982 aparece el cuerpo de Debra Sue Carter, una joven camarera conocida de Ron, brutalmente violada y asesinada. Unas pruebas insustanciales bastan para llevarle al corredor de la muerte. Víctima de un proceso judicial tan torpe como injusto, solo haría falta una prueba de ADN para demostrar su inocencia... Para su desgracia, la ciencia tardaría unos años en estar de su lado. La crítica ha dicho...«Grisham ha creado un thriller legal con el mismo suspense y ritmo vertiginoso que un best seller de ficción.»The Boston Globe «Una investigación meticulosa... Una historia absorbente.»Entretainment Weekly «La prosa reducida a lo esencial y la voz realista de Grisham hacen que sea una lectura verdaderamente tensa.»People
In this riveting collection of true crime stories from the files of award-winning journalist, New York Times bestselling author of 32 books, M. William Phelps, someone tries to pin a gruesome murder on a horse, infamous serial killer Son of Sam shows us his true evil nature in a series of lost letters this psychopath never wanted you to see, and Sesame Street’s Big Bird comes home to find a dead woman on his estate. These join several other tales only a master storyteller like Phelps can bring to life for readers. The six stories in this collection have been published in various print and digital places but have never been brought together in one terrifying, mysterious read. Phelps updates each case and puts his journalistic skills to the test in ways readers will find all at once fascinating and horrifying. One story involves a young man who believes he’s figured out the perfect way to commit a murder after binge-watching “Forensic Files.” In this opening tale, a Massachusetts man is stalked by a hired killer because of the information he holds in the case of insurance scam gone bad, resulting in savage murder. Next up is the story of a restaurant owner and her husband, enjoying a calm, peaceful life in the Berkshires, with all the charm and tranquility New England has to offer, until a bloody trail inside a barn leads to a gruesome discovery and a family’s deepest, darkest secrets are exposed. Phelps also takes readers behind the scenes of his hit Investigation Discovery series “Dark Minds,” revealing his investigative secrets with an intimate look at those serial killer cold cases that still haunt Phelps today. Finally, as an added bonus, Phelps, who author Vincent Bugliosi called ‘one of America’s best true crime journalists,’ heads out to meet renowned forensic scientist Dr. Henry Lee in a narrative interview that reveals Lee’s ingenious and humorous take on life, his crime-scene philosophy, and the ways in which he deals with the brutality of the work he does.
BROOKLYN'S MOST WANTED parades an impressive perp walk of 100 of the Borough’s most notorious, ranking them meticulously from bad to worst. From crime bosses to career criminals to corrupt politicians, pedophile priests to Ponzi scammers, this is not your usual crime chronicle. You want labor racketeering, Ponzi scheming, hijacking, murder, loan sharking, arson, illegal gambling, money laundering? Fugetaboutit! Take this guide tour through gangland that rips open the underbelly of Brooklyn, the broken land, to see what spills, from the South Brooklyn Boys to the Soviet thugs of Brighton Beach’s Little Odessa. Want to know what Billy the Kid, John Wilkes Booth and the Son of Sam all have in common? Brooklyn. Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso, Al Capone, Frankie Yale, Paul Vario, Roy DeMeo and so many more malicious malcontents and maniacs stalk these pages, as author Craig McGuire rank a rogues’ gallery of the best of the worst from Brooklyn’s crime-ridden past and present. This includes more than a century of screaming crime blotter headlines, spotlighting epic cases, like The Brooklyn Godmother, The Sex Killer of Brooklyn, The Nurse Girl Murder, The Long Island Railroad Massacre, The Thrill Kills Gang, and many more. From "Son of Sam" to "Son of Sal," "Little Lepke" to "Big Paulie," "The Butcher of Brooklyn," "The Vampire of Brooklyn," "The Gang Who Couldn’t Shoot Straight," even "The Man Who Murdered Brooklyn Baseball," they’re all here. Much more than Murder Incorporated, this book features kingpins and lone wolves alike, with a line-up featuring many of the multi-ethnic mobs mimicking the original La Cosa Nostra – the Russian Mafia, the Albanian Mafia, the Polish Mafia, the Greek Mafia – in fact, this book contains more Mafias than you can shake a bloody blackjack at. The author’s proprietary Notorious Brooklyn Index analyzes criminal activity, socio-economic type, notoriety, relation to Brooklyn and more for a final score that’s far from conjecture—though it will undoubtedly spark debate. Welcome to Gangland, U.S.A. – A.K.A. the bloody, brutal killing grounds of Brooklyn, New York. Watch your back!
On 30 March 1896, a bargeman hooked a parcel from the river Thames at Caversham. Inside the brown paper package was the body of a baby girl - she had been strangled with tape. When two more tiny bodies were found in a carpet bag, the police launched a nationwide hunt for a serial killer. A faint name and address on the sodden wrapping provided Reading police with their first clue. Can Chief Constable George Tewsley and his colleagues catch this heartless baby farmer before more infants meet a similar fate? The first in a new historical true crime series, Victorian Supersleuth Investigates, Angela Buckley recounts the frantic race to stop Amelia Dyer - one of Britain's most prolific murderers.
Orange Police Sergeant (Ret.) Michael W. Streed is “The SketchCop.” He’s a one-of-a-kind crime fighter who’s frequently called into action by police departments seeking help solving their most difficult cases. For over three decades, Michael has provided signature images for the country’s most notorious murders, rapes, and kidnappings, including the kidnapping and murder of five-year-old Samantha Runnion, as well as the Baton Rouge Serial Killer. The SketchCop has fought crime, coast-to-coast, from Los Angeles to Baltimore, Salt Lake City to Baton Rouge. Along the way, he has papered the walls of police squad rooms with sketches of their city’s most dangerous criminals. In this collection of true crime stories, Michael shares cases from his own portfolio. He describes how he connects with, and empowers, courageous victims and eyewitnesses, from all walks of life. Using their descriptions, the author creates life-like sketches of the assailants with an accuracy that has led to quick identifications and captures. SketchCop – Drawing A Line Against Crime provides readers a glimpse at some of Michael W. Streed’s career cases and the significant role he plays in the criminal justice system. “Mike Streed is a cop – and one of California’s most vital artists…a standout in his field!“– Orange Coast Magazine, Orange County, CA “SketchCop puts the entire investigation of my daughter’s murder in a context rarely available to the public. Sarah, her friend, will be forever remembered for her unbelievable courage. The two of you clearly made a wonderful team as you worked together to make sure the man who killed Samantha could never hurt another child.“– Erin Runnion, Samantha’s mother and Founder – The ‘Joyful Child Foundation’ “SketchCop is a timely, compelling commentary on the power and importance of forensic art. Mike Streed’s work has been key to identifying many offenders. He has also been a great ally of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and this book brings the complex, difficult cases he has worked to life.“–Ernie Allen, Former President – National Center for Missing and Exploited Children “As insightful a read as it is fascinating, written by an expert who is in the know. A must-read for true crime fans and those interested in the fascinating world of real police work.” — Gary C. King, author of Blood Lust and Driven to Kill
Brutally beaten, raped, strangled, and run over by a vehicle, 13-year-old Kathy Lynn Gloddy was left naked in the woods three miles from home on November 21, 1971. A Child is Missing: Searching for Justice is the result of six years of research and interviews conducted by Kathy?s sister, Karen Beaudin.Still hunting for answers, Karen continues to gather information about Kathy?s kidnapping and murder from law enforcement, forensics, medical professionals, and classmates. Driven by the need for truth and justice, Karen researched medical terms, people, places, and dates in search of answers.A Child is Missing: Searching for Justice is a heartfelt and insightful look into the lifelong effects a major loss has on a family. This book shows that although the police?s investigation may have come to an end, the family?s search continues. Without finding the truth that can bring closure to the tragedy, the incident can tear a family apart.This book is an inside look at the family?s steps forward as they consult with forensic and investigative experts to give fresh insight to new evidence and reexamine clues and evid
Seis asesinatos probados, quizá hasta treinta y siete (según sus cartas) o cuarenta y nueve (según algunos investigadores), tres supervivientes: entre 1969 y 1974, la ciudad de San Francisco y todo el norte de California vivieron bajo el terror de un ases
Antes de que se acuñara el término «asesinos en serie» solo había «monstruos», criminales atroces y sádicos que eran vistos como hombres lobo, vampiros, demonios o, más tarde, psicópatas. Pero cuando este tipo de homicidas aumentó de manera drástica a finales del siglo XX, aparecieron diversas aproximaciones a un fenómeno social que ya existía previamente. Sons of Cain llena la brecha entre los estudios académicos y el verdadero crimen sensacionalista al examinar nuestra comprensión del asesinato en serie a partir de sus dimensiones evolutivas antropológicas, desde la prehistoria hasta hoy. Tratando de entender cómo encaja el asesinato serial en el arco de la historia humana, y profundizando tanto en la psique de los perpetradores como en los parámetros históricos, míticos y culturales que determinan la naturaleza del homicidio, Peter Vronsky se centra en los asesinatos en serie que incluyen actos de violación, tortura, mutilación, canibalismo o necrofilia.
UN ENIGMA MILENARIO SE OCULTA EN TIERRA SANTA Sobre una camilla de la sala de autopsias yace el cuerpo de Avram Ferris, un judío ortodoxo que la antropóloga forense Temperance Brennan debe analizar. Normalmente, su trabajo se limitaría a determinar las circunstancias de su muerte, pero esta vez cuenta con una insospechada pista adicional: un desconocido le ofrece la fotografía de un esqueleto y le asegura que esa es la razón por la que murió Ferris. Tempe no tarda en averiguar que esos restos humanos se encontraron en un yacimiento de Israel y tienen dos mil años de antigüedad. ¿Podría ese hallazgo socavar las creencias religiosas de millones de personas?
La primera obra de no ficción de Grisham es un escalofriante thriller legal, basado en hechos reales. Narra la historia de un hombre que creyó haberlo perdido todo... Incluso antes de conocer el infierno. Hubo un tiempo en que Ron Williamson era una joven promesa del béisbol. Cuando los Yankees estaban a punto de ofrecerle la oportunidad de cumplir su sueño, una inesperada lesión puso fin a su carrera. Ron tuvo que renunciar a la Liga Americana y regresar a casa de su madre, en la pequeña y tranquila Ada, en Oklahoma. Abandonado a la autocompasión no podía imaginar que en realidad no conocía el verdadero significado de perderlo todo. En 1982 aparece el cuerpo de Debra Sue Carter, una joven camarera conocida de Ron, brutalmente violada y asesinada. Unas pruebas insustanciales bastan para llevarle al corredor de la muerte. Víctima de un proceso judicial tan torpe como injusto, solo haría falta una prueba de ADN para demostrar su inocencia... Para su desgracia, la ciencia tardaría unos años en estar de su lado. La crítica ha dicho...«Grisham ha creado un thriller legal con el mismo suspense y ritmo vertiginoso que un best seller de ficción.»The Boston Globe «Una investigación meticulosa... Una historia absorbente.»Entretainment Weekly «La prosa reducida a lo esencial y la voz realista de Grisham hacen que sea una lectura verdaderamente tensa.»People