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World's Worst Crimes - An A-Z of Evil Deeds - cover

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World's Worst Crimes - An A-Z of Evil Deeds

Charlotte Greig

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing

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Summary

The World's Worst Crimes takes you deep into the disturbing world of psychopaths, career criminals, and serial killers. From the Woman in the Box and the Online Murderer to the Düsseldorf Vampire and the House of Horror, this book delves into every major category of crime, sifting through the evidence to present a grisly, compelling, and blood-spattered history of the worst crimes ever committed.
Available since: 06/01/2012.

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