50 Wisconsin Crimes of the Century

50 Wisconsin Crimes of the Century

Author: Marv Balousek

Publisher: Badger Books Inc.

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 9781878569479

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Wisconsin's most notorious crimes and criminals are profiled in this book of the Crimes of the Century series. Read about the killer dairy princess and meet notorious fiends Edward Gein, Jeffery Dahmer, and others.


Wisconsin Crimes

Wisconsin Crimes

Author: David Edward Schultz

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 9780578423142

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The purpose of this book is to provide a concise reference specifying the elements of crimes defined in the Wisconsin Statutes and indicating the applicable penalty. - p. ix.


101 Wisconsin Unsolved Mysteries

101 Wisconsin Unsolved Mysteries

Author: Marv Balousek

Publisher: Badger Books Inc.

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9781878569707

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Balousek presents a collection of some of the most baffling mysteries in Wisconsin history, including unsolved murders, haunted houses, UFO sightings, and strange environmental phenomena.


Milwaukee Mafia

Milwaukee Mafia

Author: Gavin Schmitt

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 0738594431

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The sky was the limit, as the Mafia indulged in running alcohol, extortion, protection rackets, adn skimming from Las Vegas casinos. The Cream City had its crooked lawyers, corrupt cops, and even a mayor on the take. There was the blood of those who dared to stand in the syndicate's way, who were found dead in ditches or as victims of car bombs. While now considered extinct, the Milwaukee Family was once a dominant force in the Midwest.


Understanding Hate Crimes

Understanding Hate Crimes

Author: Carolyn Turpin-Petrosino

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-03-27

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 1134014252

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Hate crimes and lesser acts of bigotry and intolerance are seen to be constants in today’s world. Since 1990, the federal government has published annual reports on hate crime incidents in the United States. While the reported numbers are disturbing, even more devastating is the impact of these crimes on individuals, communities, and society. This comprehensive textbook can serve as a stand-alone source for instructors and students who study hate crimes and/or other related acts. It invites the reader to consider relevant social mores and practices as well as criminal justice policies as they relate to hate crimes by presenting this subject within a broad context.


Hate Crimes

Hate Crimes

Author: Phyllis B. Gerstenfeld

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2017-03-31

Total Pages: 492

ISBN-13: 1506377173

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The Fourth Edition of Hate Crimes: Causes, Controls, and Controversies by Phyllis B. Gerstenfeld takes a multidisciplinary approach that allows students to explore a broad scope of hate crimes. Drawing on recent developments, topics, and current research, this book examines the issues that foster hate crimes while demonstrating how these criminal acts impact individuals, as well as communities. Students are introduced to the issue through first-person vignettes—offering a more personalized account of both victims and perpetrators of hate crimes. Packed with the latest court cases, research, and statistics from a variety of scholarly sources, the Fourth Edition is one of the most comprehensive and accessible textbooks in the field.