Killer Catchers - Fourteen True Stories of How Britain's Wickedest Murderers Were Brought to Justice
Killer Catchers - Fourteen True Stories of How Britain's Wickedest Murderers Were Brought to Justice

Author: Chris Ellis & Andy Owens

Publisher: Kings Road Publishing

Published: 2008-01-07

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 1784185590

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Murderers, Psychopaths, and Paedophiles - Their mention strikes dread and disgust into the heart of a nation, and the crimes committed by such individuals are of a nature more horrendous than any other. Their hideous acts of violence and abuse are unimaginably cruel, and the more disturbed and desperate we become for the killers to be brought to justice.Yet the extremely calculated nature of the crimes and their perpetrators means that evidence is often so thin on the ground that many cases end up being often left 'open' with little hope that more evidence will come to light, leaving families in utter devastation and the public in fear of its safety. However, thanks to rapidly developing advances in forensic techniques, especially in the fields of psychological, psychic and DNA profiling, more and more previously closed cases are being re-examined and solved many years after the crimes were committed."Killer Catchers" is the incredible collection of such astonishing true stories. The murders in this book will chill you to the bone, but the techniques used to solve them will astound and reassure you in equal measure. The stories in this book are fascinating and varied but they all have one thing in common: each murderer thought they would get away with their horrific crime, and almost nearly did...But now there is no such thing as the perfect murder.

British Murder
British Murder

Author: William Wright

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2019-01-15

Total Pages: 469

ISBN-13: 1445687259

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100 years, 500 victims, 119 murderers, from the famous - Crippen, Shipman - to the obscure but no less fascinating - Albert Walker, Rhoda Willis - and others who were condemned but potentially innocent.

Killer's Cousin
Killer's Cousin

Author: Nancy Werlin

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009-02-19

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 1101576936

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After being accused and acquitted in the death of his girlfriend, seventeen-year-old David is sent to live with his aunt, uncle, and young cousin to avoid the media frenzy. But all is not well at his relatives? house. His aunt and uncle are not speaking, and twelve-year-old Lily seems intent on making David?s life a torment. And then there?s the issue of his older cousin Kathy?s mysterious death some years back. As things grow more and more tense, David starts to wonder?is there something else that his family is trying to hide from?

Murderers' Row
Murderers' Row

Author: Robin Odell

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2011-10-30

Total Pages: 439

ISBN-13: 0752471287

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Criminoloogist Robin Odell has compiled this gruesome gallery of cases from all over the world, revealing the growth in serial slayings, contract killings and middle-class murders and investigating what motivates people to commit the ultimate crime. As well as gangsters and ordinary felons, the book includes doctors, millionaries, housewives, children, lawyers, accountants, officers and gentlemen who have succumbed to the killing instinct. Behind the sensational names concocted by the tabloid press - 'Boston Strangler', 'Dracula Killer', 'Night Stalker', 'Granny Killer' - lurk real murderers committing acts of violence in circumstances often more bizarre than fiction. Arranged in an easy-to-use A-Z format, the book contains over 500 cases from serial killers such as Dennis Nilsen and Ted Bundy, to those such as Jeremy Bamber and Steven Benson who dispatched their parents for money; from murderous New Zealand teenagers whose story made a successful film, to the many doctors and nurses who took life instead of saving it; from unsolved murders such as the murder of Little Gregory in France to the paid assignments of John Waynes Hearn, a Vietnam veteran who killed to order. The result is a classic of true crime, a definitive work on murder as a worldwide phenomenon.

A Game of Inches
A Game of Inches

Author: Peter Morris

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 663

ISBN-13: 1566636779

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"The scope of A Game of Inches is encyclopedic, with nearly a thousand entries that illuminate the origins of items ranging from catchers' masks to hook slides to intentional walks to cork-center baseballs. But this is much more than just a reference guide. Along the way, award-winning author Peter Morris has a sharp eye for the telling quote and the entertaining anecdote. He explains the context that led each new feature of the game to emerge when it did, and chronicles the often surprising responses to these innovations."--BOOK JACKET.

The Catcher in the Rye
The Catcher in the Rye

Author: J. D. Salinger

Publisher: ببلومانيا للنشر والتوزيع

Published: 2024-06-28

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13:

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The Catcher in the Rye," written by J.D. Salinger and published in 1951, is a classic American novel that explores the themes of adolescence, alienation, and identity through the eyes of its protagonist, Holden Caulfield. The novel is set in the 1950s and follows Holden, a 16-year-old who has just been expelled from his prep school, Pencey Prep. Disillusioned with the world around him, Holden decides to leave Pencey early and spend a few days alone in New York City before returning home. Over the course of these days, Holden interacts with various people, including old friends, a former teacher, and strangers, all the while grappling with his feelings of loneliness and dissatisfaction. Holden is deeply troubled by the "phoniness" of the adult world and is haunted by the death of his younger brother, Allie, which has left a lasting impact on him. He fantasizes about being "the catcher in the rye," a guardian who saves children from losing their innocence by catching them before they fall off a cliff into adulthooda. The novel ends with Holden in a mental institution, where he is being treated for a nervous breakdown. He expresses some hope for the future, indicating a possible path to recovery..

Catching Moles
Catching Moles

Author: Jeff Nicholls

Publisher: The Crowood Press

Published: 2017-11-20

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 178500364X

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For centuries, man and mole have taken from the soil in their bid to survive. This has resulted in bitter conflict between these adversaries and one that continues today. Whatever the season, whatever the weather, wherever the mole, mole catchers have worked to remove moles. Journey through history with the mole catchers of old as you learn of their lives, their work, and their struggle to survive with the pressure of change. Learn of the demands and needs inflicted upon the mole and how it adapts to survive, discover how it exploits the efforts of man, and how they deal with his plight to rid the land of them. Follow Jeff Nicholls through a typical year in the life of a mole catcher and explore the secrets of success to be mole free. Understand the relationship between man and mole both in alliance and conflict, and unearth your passion towards the little man in black. Jeff Nicholls has previously written books on mole catching but this is his most personal composition, providing the knowledge to compete on a level playing field and fully understand the rules of engagement. It will be a mole catcher's handbook for many years to come containing everything you will ever need to know. Fully illustrated with 77 colour photographs.

Criminal Investigative Failures
Criminal Investigative Failures

Author: D. Kim Rossmo

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2008-12-15

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 1420047523

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Avoid Major Investigative TrapsWhat causes competent and dedicated investigators to make avoidable mistakes, jeopardizing the successful resolution of their cases? Authored by a 21-year police veteran and university research professor, Criminal Investigative Failures comprehensively defines and discusses the causes and problems most common to faile

Triple Threat Mysteries - Books 1-3
Triple Threat Mysteries - Books 1-3

Author: Tyler Colins

Publisher: Next Chapter

Published: 2023-05-04

Total Pages: 1206

ISBN-13:

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The first three books in the 'Triple Threat Mysteries' series by Tyler Colins, now available in one volume! The Connecticut Corpse Caper: A week-long stay in a creepy mansion in Connecticut turns into a hair-raising experience for seven quirky inheritance recipients. Hidden passageways, disappearing corpses, and a ghost named Fred all contribute to the suspense. The will stipulates that if a guest leaves early, their share of the inheritance will be divided among those remaining. Soon, people start dropping like flies. Jill and her associates, Rey and Linda, don their amateur sleuth caps to solve the mystifying murders. Can You Hula Like Hilo Hattie?: The Triple Threat Investigation Agency works their way through a tangle of motives and suspects, including a Hawaii-based preacher man, an incredibly handsome photographer, and a not-so-grieving widower. They encounter threats and shootouts, secrets and lies, as they inch closer to the truth. With the body count mounting and time running out, can they unmask the killer before they become the next victims? Coco's Nuts: The sleuths are investigating the murders of Jimmy Picolo and Eb Stretta, determined to clear their client Buddy Feuer's name. As they delve deeper into the case, they encounter a colorful cast of characters and uncover more puzzling clues. The stakes are high and danger lurks around every corner, and the explosive bombs that threaten their safety are just the beginning. As they get closer to the truth, the Triple Threat gals find themselves in increasingly precarious situations, and they begin to suspect that they may have stumbled upon something much bigger and more dangerous than they initially thought. With so many suspects and so few leads, can they uncover the truth?

Triple Threat Mysteries Collection
Triple Threat Mysteries Collection

Author: Tyler Colins

Publisher: Next Chapter

Published: 2022-06-30

Total Pages: 2087

ISBN-13:

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All five books in 'Triple Threat Mysteries', a series of cozy mystery novels by Tyler Colins, now in one volume! The Connecticut Corpse Caper: A week-long stay in a creepy oversize Connecticut mansion is replete with hidden passageways, disappearing and reappearing corpses, and seven quirky inheritance recipients. Soon, people start dropping like flies. Donning amateur sleuth caps, Jill and her associates, Rey and Linda, attempt to solve the mystifying murders. Soon, others jump in, and the bumbling, stumbling and mayhem begin. Can You Hula Like Hilo Hattie?: The novice sleuths accept their first official detecting assignment: uncovering the “secret" of an elderly millionaire’s pretty young wife. If they succeed, their newly founded business, The Triple Threat Investigation Agency, will prove a viable venture. But after the wife is found murdered along the sapphire shores of Oahu, the sleuths discover that the deceased woman was not the only one keeping secrets. But who is the murderer? Coco's Nuts: The Triple Threat Investigation Agency private eyes undertake their second major assignment: proving their client, once-socialite-Vassar-grad-turned-trucker Buddy Feuer, isn’t responsible for two murders. She had no motive to kill her boss, infamous entrepreneur Jimmy Picolo, nor did she murder her best friend, Eb Stretta. As the rookie P.I.s strive to uncover a killer amid yet another cast of curious and unconventional characters, they meet up with old acquaintances who may or may not have their best interests at heart. Forever Poi: The ever-proud owners of the Triple Threat Investigation Agency—JJ, Rey, and Linda—have a new case. Who set ablaze two happening Chinatown art galleries, leaving a couple of charcoal-broiled corpses in the rubble? Any number of curious characters in the local art world could be responsible, including a haughty gallery owner with a questionable past and an art consultant living on the edge. If only the gals can figure out the "why", they'll have their "who". Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha: The pretty P.I.s from the Triple Threat Investigation Agency have a new case, thanks to a serial killer who has taken a serious interest in them. The GrimReaperPeeper has challenged them to “play the game”, by his rules. Rules are made to be broken, however... or, at the very least, changed. As the trio attempts to determine who he killer might be, they also need to tackle a couple of other cases, including verifying whether a hubby has a roving eye and ascertaining who is stalking a young, beautiful woman. But can the cases be somehow intertwined?