True Crime

A captivating chronicle of how the City of Angels lost its soul Los Angeles was the fastest growing city in the world, mad with oil fever, get-rich-quick schemes, celebrity scandals, and religious fervor. It was also rife with organized crime, with a mayor in the pocket of the syndicates and a DA taking bribes to throw trials. more...

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No one in Cape May Court House, New Jersey, was surprised when Eric Thomas, a popular young doctor, sued the Ford Motor Company for the wrongful death of his pregnant wife, Tracy, after a minor accident involving their powerful Explorer. Backed by the medical examiner's findings, the lawsuit claimed that the Explorer's air bag inflated improperly, causing injuries that resulted in Tracy's suffocation. But this seemingly simple product-liability case soon evolved into something far darker and more complex . . . After an exhaustive investigation, Ford turned the tables, alleging that Tracy Thomas did not die from injuries resulting from a defective air bag. She died because of manual strangulation. Now, it was the defendant, the giant automaker Ford, who became a de facto prosecutor, with plaintiff Eric Thomas, a passenger in the Explorer, accused of murdering his wife . . . more...

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Introduction: On Bones and Their Markers. Chapter 1: Alabama Fever. Chapter 2: The Philosopher. Chapter 3: The Fall. Chapter 4: Led by a Damned Puppy. Chapter 5: A Town Called Fight. Chapter 6: Carnival of the Animals. Chapter 7: Battle of the Colfax Courthouse. Chapter 8: Voyage of the Ozark. Chapter 9: Getting Away with Murder. Chapter 10: The Legacy of Cruikshank. Notes. Bibliography. Index more...

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Your thorough guide to comprehending and combating crime. Are you fascinated by criminology, forensics, and detective work? This you-are-there guide takes you deep into the world of crime, giving you a better understanding of the dark recesses of the criminal mind and how law enforcement officials investigate crime. You'll gain real-world knowledge of the reasons for and consequences of crime, the way society responds to it, and, most important, how crime can be prevented.:. Enter the world of crime — understand what crime is, how it is measured, and the various ways crime affects victims and society;. Identify different types of crime — from white-collar crime to organized crime to terrorism, examine the nature of crime and why certain criminals are attracted to specific crimes;. Know who commits crimes, and why — explore different theories that attempt to explain why people commit crimes;. Take it to the streets — follow law enforcement officials and federal agencies as they chase and apprehend the bad guys;. Seek justice — meet the key players in the criminal justice system and see why and how the guilty are punished;. Deal with juveniles — know the differences between adult and juvenile systems, realize why youths are treated differently, and review modern methods for treatment. Open the book and find:. Common criminal traits;. The causes of violent crimes;. Recent efforts to secure victims' rights;. The processes used to solve crimes;. A step-by-step walkthrough of the criminal justice process;. Ways to recognize and fight back against crime;. Jobs in the criminal justice field;. Ten notorious, unsolved crimes more...

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Bright, attractive, and both from good families, University of Texas college student Colton Pitonyak and vibrant redhead Jennifer Cave had the world at their beckoning. Cave, an ex-cheerleader, had just landed an exciting new job, while a big-money scholarship to UT's prestigious business school lured Pitonyak to Austin. Yet the former altar boy had a dark, unpredictable streak, one that ensnared him in the perilous underworld of drugs and guns. When Jennifer failed to show up for work on August 18, 2005, her mother became frightened. Sharon Cave's search led to Colton's West Campus apartment, where Jennifer's family discovered a scene worthy of the grisliest horror movie. Meanwhile, Colton Pitonyak was nowhere to be found. A Descent Into Hell is the gripping true story of one of the most brutal slayings in UT history—and the wild "Bonnie and Clyde-like" flight from justice of a cold-blooded young killer and his would-be girlfriend, who claimed that her unquestioning allegiance to Pitonyak was "just the way I roll.". more...

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