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  Assassinated Presidents The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  Until April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth was one of the most famous actors of his time, and President Abraham Lincoln had even watched him perform. But his most significant performance at a theater did not take place on the stage. That night, Booth became one of history’s most infamous assassins when he assassinated President Lincoln at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. 
  	In 1880, Garfield ran as a Republican for president, and one of his supporters was a man named Charles Guiteau, who wrote and circulated a speech called “Garfield vs. Hancock” that aimed to rally support for the Republican candidate. Though few knew it, Guiteau’s family had already deemed him insane and attempted to keep him committed in an asylum, only to have him manage an escape from confinement. Garfield went on to narrowly edge Winfield Scott Hancock in the election, and Guiteau, harboring delusions of grandeur, believed he had helped tip the scales in Garfield’s favor.  
  President James Garfield had been assassinated just 20 years earlier, but McKinley didn’t worry about presidential security or his own safety, and that was the case in Buffalo. McKinley’s insistence on greeting the public and shaking hands allowed Czolgosz to walk up to him on September 6, 1901 at a public reception in the Temple of Music on the expo grounds and shoot him point blank, with one bullet grazing the president and another lodging in his abdomen.  
  In many ways, John Fitzgerald Kennedy and his young family were the perfect embodiment of the ‘60s. The decade began with a sense of idealism, personified by the attractive Kennedy, his beautiful and fashionable wife Jackie, and his young children. Months into his presidency, Kennedy exhorted the country to reach for the stars, calling upon the nation to send a man to the Moon and back by the end of the decade. But the idealism and optimism of the decade was quickly shattered, starting with Kennedy’s assassination in 1963. 

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  Deadly Triangle - "Famous...

  Susan Goldenberg

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  "The 1935 murder of architect Francis Mawson Rattenbury, world famous for his design of the iconic Parliament Buildings and Empress Hotel in Victoria, British Columbia, and the arrest and lurid trial of his thirty years younger second wife, Alma, and the family chauffeur, George Percy Stoner, her lover, who was half her age, riveted people. Debate continues even today as to which one of them really was responsible. Francis and Alma had moved to Bournemouth, England, when Victoria had ostracized them for their scandalous, flagrant affair while Francis was married to his first wife. Their life in Bournemouth was tangled. Francis became lush and impotent. Sex-starved, Alma seduced George, previously a virgin. They conducted their affair in her upstairs bedroom with her and Francis’s six-year-old son in a nearby bed, “sleeping” she said, and the near-deaf Francis, apparently unaware, downstairs in his armchair in a drunken stupor. The lovers were tried together at the historic high-profile Old Bailey Criminal Court in London, U.K., resulting in intense public interest and massive, frenzied media coverage. The trial sparked widespread debate over sexual mores and social strata distinctions."

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  I'm The Yorkshire Ripper -...

  Robin Perrie, Alfie James

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  “It’s me, love … I’m The Yorkshire Ripper.” With new material from personal interviews with Peter Sutcliffe – I’m the Yorkshire Ripper offers a completely new insight into the shocking life and times of one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers. 
  When Peter Sutcliffe spoke those words to his wife Sonia following his arrest in 1981, it marked the end of a killing spree which had terrorised northern England for five years. The nation had been appalled yet gripped by the Ripper and was now fascinated by the man behind the headlines. But despite millions of words being written about the case since his arrest 40 years ago, the full Peter Sutcliffe story has never been told – until now. Based on a vast quantity of raw material collected from Sutcliffe himself over a period of 16 years, ‘I’m the Yorkshire Ripper’ is the compelling account of the most terrifying series of murders in British history – much of it in the killer’s own words.

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  Laci Peterson Tragedy The: A...

  Hunter Blackwell

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  On Christmas Eve 2002, 27-year-old Laci Peterson, eight months pregnant, vanished from her Modesto, California home. What began as a missing person case soon spiraled into a nationwide media firestorm, uncovering shocking details that would grip the public for years to come. When her remains were discovered months later, suspicion fell on one person—her husband, Scott Peterson. 
  In this audiobook, we take a deep dive into the chilling details of the case, from Laci’s sudden disappearance to the disturbing revelations about Scott’s double life. As investigators unraveled the lies, inconsistencies, and circumstantial evidence, the trial became one of the most closely watched in true crime history. Was Scott Peterson a cold-blooded killer, or was he wrongfully convicted? 
  With gripping storytelling and in-depth analysis, The Laci Peterson Tragedy: A True Crime Story of Secrets, Betrayal, and Loss examines the key evidence, the controversial trial, and the lasting impact of the case. We’ll explore how media influence, public perception, and legal strategies shaped the outcome, leaving lingering questions even decades later. 
  Perfect for true crime fans, this audiobook delivers a compelling look at a case that still sparks debate, proving that sometimes, the truth is more chilling than fiction.

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  The Best New True Crime Stories...

  Mitzi Szereto

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  Infamous Criminals Caught in True Crime Cases Actors, musicians, TV personalities, and other public figures in the spotlight aren’t always who they appear to be. You might be surprised by just how many have led nefarious, double lives, and have become infamous criminals!Power, status, and a rich lifestyle aren’t barriers to criminal behavior. Yes, people from all walks of life commit crimes. But the people featured here are not your typical neighbors or subway passengers—they are household names and Hollywood stars. Get the stories behind these public figures, both contemporary and historical, who have traveled down the murky pathway toward criminal activity.
   
  After committing their crimes, the world may have kept on turning, but their legacies as infamous criminals remain strong worldwide. This book offers a fascinating assortment of true crime cases from around the world and from various time frames. Like the previous anthologies in The Best New True Crime Stories series, this volume contains all new and original nonfiction accounts penned by international writers from across the literary spectrum, including true crime, crime fiction, and journalism.
   
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  True crime cases that would make any true crime addict scream in delightful horrorThe stories of Hollywood stars and famous criminals who went down the wrong pathEncounters that feature the cases of infamous criminals like Robert Blake, Jimmy Savile, Fatty Arbuckle and moreIf you enjoyed Mitzi’s last book in her series, The Best New True Crime Stories: Unsolved Crimes & Mysteries, and books like American Predator, and The Family Next Door, then you’ll love The Best New True Crime Stories: Crimes of Famous & Infamous Criminals.

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  Police-Brutality?!? Some People...

  Dr. Ezekiel Fierce Zeke

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  My Juris Doctorate Degree and expertise is in the study of criminal law and criminal procedure.This book is an Absolute “Must Read” if you want to understand the concept of “police-encounters,” “police brutality,” “police systems,” “police-misconduct,” “police authority” and “the role of the police officer.”  ”Many people are getting themselves harmed or killed by the Police because they do not understand these concepts and what a "Police-Encounter" should entail.  This book is an Informative, Educational and In-depth look at what people need to know about "Police-Encounters" and these other concepts that stem from police-encounters."  If you do not understand the concept of a “police-encounter,” you are most certainly putting yourself at risk for Physical Harm or Death!  Every Person in America should read and internalize this very short straight-to-the-point book!  You must know what your responsibilities are during a Police-Encounter to be able to safely get through it!  Also, properly educate your children, your young-adults, and your loved-ones about police-encounters to keep them safe and out of harm’s way.  Do not be foolish and ignore these potential life, death, and/or limb-threatening matters that can happen at any given time.  It is very important to “know” what rights and authority the Police Officer has during a police-encounter, as well as your rights.   If you care about your well-being and want to be in the know you will absolutely take advantage of this book; because sooner or later, you will, more-than-likely, have to deal with Police on some level.  So, why not already be prepared and know what is expected of you and them?  This is serious business!  If you think people are being mistreated during the majority of Police-Encounters, you will probably be very surprised of what this book entails.  What Is A Police-Encounter?  Basically, a police-encounter is a situation when you have been stopped, detained, or have come into contact or face-to-face

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