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The True Crime Dictionary - The Ultimate Collection of Cold Cases Serial Killers and More - cover

The True Crime Dictionary - The Ultimate Collection of Cold Cases Serial Killers and More

Amanda Lees

Publisher: Ulysses Press

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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.
Available since: 06/29/2021.
Print length: 343 pages.

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