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Author: Rodney A. Smolla
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 296
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe riveting account of the landmark "Hit Man Case"--involving a man who hired a contract killer to execute his ex-wife, his severely brain-damaged son, and the boy's nurse--written by a noted First Amendment attorney who risked his reputation and career to take on the case.
Author: Scott D. Seligman
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Published: 2018-01-01
Total Pages: 254
ISBN-13: 1640120602
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIf you've ever seen an episode of Law and Order, you can probably recite your Miranda rights by heart. But you likely don't know that these rights had their roots in the case of a young Chinese man accused of murdering three diplomats in Washington DC in 1919. A frantic search for clues and dogged interrogations by gumshoes erupted in sensational news and editorial coverage and intensified international pressure on the police to crack the case. Part murder mystery, part courtroom drama, and part landmark legal case, The Third Degree is the true story of a young man's abuse by the Washington police and an arduous, seven-year journey through the legal system that drew in Warren G. Harding, William Howard Taft, Oliver Wendell Holmes, John W. Davis, and J. Edgar Hoover. The ordeal culminated in a sweeping Supreme Court ruling penned by Justice Louis Brandeis that set the stage for the Miranda warning many years later. Scott D. Seligman argues that the importance of the case hinges not on the defendant's guilt or innocence but on the imperative that a system that presumes one is innocent until proven guilty provides protections against coerced confessions. Today, when the treatment of suspects between arrest and trial remains controversial, when bias against immigrants and minorities in law enforcement continues to deny them their rights, and when protecting individuals from compulsory self-incrimination is still an uphill battle, this century-old legal spellbinder is a cautionary tale that reminds us how we got where we are today and makes us wonder how far we have yet to go.
Author: Mary Papenfuss
Publisher:
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 274
ISBN-13: 1616147431
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplores five examples of "family annihilators" in this troubling snapshot of crime twisted by the dark trajectory of machismo in economically stressful times. This title includes nearly 50 interviews of victims' friends and family, an examination of police files, and detailed profiles of the researchers who track these "killer dads".
Author: Patricia Smiley
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Published: 2016-11-08
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 0738751308
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMost cops spend their entire careers without firing a weapon in the line of duty. LAPD Homicide Detective Davie Richards is an outlier, a cop who killed a suspect to save another officer's life. While she waits for the police commission to rule on the shooting, she's called out to probe the gruesome homicide of Anya Nosova, a nineteen-year-old Russian beauty whose body is found in the Los Angeles sewer system. With her own case in limbo, Davie knows that any mistakes in the investigation could end her career. As she hunts for the murderer, somebody begins to hunt her...and it's no longer just her job that's on the line. Praise: "Smiley kicks off a hard-boiled series with a bang in this fast-paced novel that sweeps readers along quickly."—Library Journal "An excellent book about the emotions that drive some of the best policemen and women to go after their own justice, no matter the cost."—Suspense Magazine "Terrific! The classic cop story goes contemporary in this suspenseful, riveting thriller. Instantly cinematic and completely authentic—LAPD's tough and savvy Davie Richards will capture your heart. It's a page-turner from moment one."—Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha, Anthony and Mary Higgins Clark Award-winning author "Pacific Homicide combines an insider's knowledge of the LAPD with a clear-eyed, no-nonsense heroine and an entertaining dry wit. Davie Richards is easy to fall in love with and her story is full of surprising twists."—Matt Witten, writer and producer for Pretty Little Liars, House, Medium, Law & Order, and Homicide "Patricia Smiley, at the top of her form in this multi-layered thriller...writes with the authenticity of Joseph Wambaugh."—Paul Levine, bestselling author of Bum Rap
Author: Claire H. Goodwin
Publisher: WestBowPress
Published: 2013-08-19
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 1490805389
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCompelled to Tell will catapult you through riveting experiences and intrigue as Claire Goodwins struggling, dead-end beginning quickly grows past fear and fighting, danger and murder, into a God-directed life filled with adventure and thrill. Tears mingle with joy, as heaven supernaturally shapes her life for marriage, ministry, and soul-winning. Compelled to Tell is the biography of a burden that will captivate the heart of any who long to find Gods will and to become an instrument in his hands. If a spiritual fire is growing inside your being and you hunger for more of Gods power to work in your life, then this book is for you. If you long for something to set aflame a passion for souls, youve found it! Get ready to dig in and absorb the heartbeat of this book.
Author: Cyn Kubiak
Publisher: Cyn Kubiak
Published: 2022-02-02
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 9780578260860
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDoes a law enforcement officer indiscriminately murder someone and walk away as if it were nothing? Does the term "Suicide by Cop" conveniently give cops the right to commit a homicide and get away with it? Apparently so. I witnessed it with my own eyes. Immune to Murder is the true story of my late husband Patrick, his daredevil life, struggle with depression, and the tragic events that led to his unnecessary death at the hands of law enforcement. This book is written with a sincere effort to cast light on the recognition of mental illness, to take seriously the subtle signs of a person crying out for help, and to administer that help before it leads to tragedy. I believe this book contains helpful information for counselors, law enforcement, civil rights attorneys, psychotherapists, employers, families, and caring friends.
Author: Charles W. Langdon
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Published: 1870
Total Pages: 858
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Joel Norris
Publisher: Anchor
Published: 1989-07-01
Total Pages: 274
ISBN-13: 0385263287
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThrough extensive research and interviews with five notorious serial killers, author Joel Norris demonstrates that serial killers have specific biological and genetic makeups that can be identified as early as five years of age. A compelling read for both the curious layman and the concerned professional.
Author: Christopher Huang
Publisher: Inkshares
Published: 2018-07-31
Total Pages: 352
ISBN-13: 1942645953
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFeaturing a half-Chinese detective protagonist, A GENTLEMAN'S MURDER is a must for those who love mysteries and reads like a Christie-esque whodunit with a modern eye toward the historical treatment of Chinese veterans and post-war racism.
