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Shot Through the Heart is an exhaustive, investigative account of one of the most controversial capital punishment cases in modern American history. Spanning over five decades, the book explores the life, crimes, and execution of Ronnie Lee Gardner—a Utah man whose violent acts and ultimate death by firing squad ignited national and international debates about the death penalty, prison reform, and the moral limits of justice. The story begins in Gardner’s troubled childhood, marked by instability, neglect, and early exposure to crime and substance abuse. Born into a broken home plagued ...

Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved! 18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including; Freezer Burn: Two women are missing without a trace. The police are baffled. Then an unexpected power failure solves the mystery. Running With Scissors: Raymond had some odd quirks. One of them was his collection of over 100 scissors. In the wrong hands, those things can be deadly. Prove It: A woman is missing, presumed dead. Her husband knows more than he’s saying. He’s toying with the cops, treating this like a game. Just Married: The bride spent her wedding night in the arms ...

The sun is high, the days are long, and a hidden darkness is waiting to strike. This gripping anthology unearths a collection of the most harrowing true crime cases that all have one thing in common: they happened during the carefree days of summer. From idyllic campgrounds that became hunting grounds to serene beach towns stalked by hidden predators, this book exposes the chilling reality that evil doesn't take a vacation. Journey through a meticulously researched collection of real-life mysteries, including: Lakeside Terrors: Uncover the secrets of a decades-old triple murder that still ...

He answered ads. Then he silenced lives. In the early 1980s, Florida became the hunting ground for a man whose twisted desires left a trail of terror in his wake. Bobby Joe Long posed as a friendly stranger responding to classified ads—but behind the wheel of his red Dodge Magnum lurked a predator.

The Music of Murder: A True Crime Tale from Jazz Age New Orleans – The Axeman Files By Eliza Hawthorne Step into the haunted heart of Jazz Age New Orleans—where the rhythms of jazz clashed with the silence of murder, and a city danced on the edge of dread. New Orleans, 1918–1919. The air was thick with music, heat, and fear. An unknown killer slipped through the shadows, striking down victims in their homes with an axe—then vanishing into the night. The press called him The Axeman. His crimes sparked panic, folklore, and one of the most bizarre letters in American true crime history...

The Alaskan wilderness is vast, beautiful, and unforgiving. Its immense, isolated landscape is the perfect accomplice for the darkest of human deeds, a place where people can vanish without a trace. For decades, its secrets have remained frozen, buried under layers of ice and time. Now, these chilling true crime stories are unearthed. This collection of twenty gripping cases takes you into the heart of Alaska's most notorious crimes. Come face to face with the "Butcher Baker," Robert Hansen, a mild-mannered family man who hunted human beings in the remote bush. Feel the city-wide panic as ...

Why was an illiterate man found murdered with an undecipherable coded message in his pocket? Why have the British government decided that the details of a fourteen-year-old girls murder must be kept secret for over a century? What links a murdered movie star, the CIA, the King of Jordan, and the King of the B Movies? In Murder Tales: Stranger Than Fiction, H. N. Lloyd investigates crimes with an element of the bizarre, the unexplained, and the damn right weird. In this latest collection of true crime tales from the best-selling author and crime historian, you will find eleven murders that ...

Acts of Darkness exposes the many faces of crime, and the many faces of injustice. Some acts of darkness are brutal and unmistakable: murder, drug wars, and violence behind prison walls. Others are more calculated: fraud, betrayal, corruption, and abuse of power. And some unfold quietly, in courtrooms, in boardrooms, or deep inside the justice system, where wrongful convictions, systemic neglect, and indifference can be just as devastating.

Why do some mysteries endure, haunting our collective imagination for decades, or even centuries? From the gaslit alleys of Victorian London, where Jack the Ripper carved his name into history, to the silent, snowy slopes of the Ural Mountains, where nine experienced hikers met an inexplicable end, this encyclopedia is your definitive guide to the cases that defy explanation. Unsolved chronicles humanity's most perplexing crimes, spanning centuries of mystery. Journey through a meticulously curated collection of baffling disappearances, audacious heists, and brutal murders that have ...

What drives someone to commit the unthinkable? How do investigators piece together the truth from the chaos of a crime scene? Why are we so captivated by the darker aspects of human behavior? Caught takes you beyond the headlines and into the heart of some of the most compelling, yet overlooked, true crime cases. This book combines meticulous research with compassionate storytelling, ensuring the victims' stories are honored and remembered.

He was a trusted neighbor, a respected businessman, and a smiling clown who entertained children. But beneath the floorboards of his quiet suburban home, a nightmare festered. When police entered 8213 Summerdale Avenue in 1978, they expected answers about a missing teenage boy. What they found was a house of horrors. One body. Then another. Then another. By the end of the excavation, the remains of twenty-six young men and boys had been pulled from the crawl space.

Delve into the chilling depths of Wisconsin's dark past with "Blood in the Heartland: Notorious Wisconsin Murderers." This gripping volume unveils the true stories behind some of the most infamous murders that have haunted the state. From the twisted mind of Jeffrey Dahmer to the horrifying deeds of Ed Gein, this book provides a comprehensive look at the most notorious killers to ever walk the streets of Wisconsin. Each chapter meticulously details the background, motivations, and gruesome acts of these criminals, offering insights into their psyches and the aftermath of their heinous ...

Jonathan Levi and Emma French will deploy their trademark combination of exclusive access to prisoner testimony and staff revelations, weaving a compelling, unfiltered story examining the lives and crimes of Belmarsh Prison's most deadly and notorious prisoners. From exclusive revelations of the Hatton Garden gang, who smarted at the injustice of doing time alongside monstrous killers, to unique insights on inmates past and present including John Warboys, Ian Huntley, Jonathan Aitken, Michael Adebowale, Thomas Mair and Wayne Couzens.

Beneath the cobblestone streets and Spanish moss of America’s oldest city lies a history written in blood. St. Augustine, Florida, is a city of sun-drenched beaches, charming colonial architecture, and a romantic, old-world allure that draws millions of tourists each year. But behind the beautiful facade is a dark and violent past that stretches back centuries—a legacy of mayhem that has never truly gone away. This gripping true crime anthology unearths the shocking stories of murder and mystery that haunt the Ancient City. From its brutal founding to the chilling crimes of the modern ...

In this powerful and gripping collection of real-life cases, Meni Caroutas—a former cop turned investigative journalist—reviews old evidence, hunts new leads and recounts shocking developments surrounding the disappearance or murder of 18 people.

EXECUTED! Since 1900, almost 60 women have been executed in the United States, each death cloaked in the shifting shadows of justice, vengeance, and morality. These women came from every corner of the country and walked vastly different paths, but all ended at the same cold crossroads: the execution chamber. Some were vilified as monsters, others quietly forgotten. A few still stir debate today—were they truly guilty, or tragic casualties of flawed trials and public hysteria? EXECUTED! is not just a record of their final moments. It is a journey through a century of crime and consequence,...

In the aftermath of Nurse Lucy Letby's conviction in August 2023 for the murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of six others, cold-blooded killings by some of the most trusted professionals are a subject of very real public concern. In Talking with Serial Killers: Murderous Medics, No.1 bestselling author, Christopher Berry-Dee focuses his forensic spotlight on the phenomenon of murders committed by doctors and other medical professionals, including the child-killing nurses Beverly Allitt and Lucy Letby, and Dr Harold Shipman, the UK's most prolific serial killer.

Every 14 minutes in Australia, someone vanishes. Of the 38,000 missing persons reported each year, most return. But for the families of those who don't, it's a nightmare they never wake up from. There are currently 2600 long-term missing Australians. On top of that, 700 unidentified bodies lie in morgues and unmarked graves across the country, silent mysteries waiting to be solved.

In the shadows of St. Louis, women were disappearing. Black women, sex workers, addicts. Easy to ignore. Easier to forget. But someone was watching. Stalking. Torturing. Killing. Maury Troy Travis was the soft-spoken waiter with a secret locked in his basement: a torture chamber built from fantasies turned real. This is the chilling, cinematic true story of a serial killer who hid in plain sight, and the victims who were too often silenced by the world before he ever laid hands on them.

Haunted History: Waushara Historical Museum & Old Jail delves deep into the chilling and mysterious past of Wautoma’s Old Jail and Museum. This book uncovers the ghostly encounters and eerie legends that have taken root in this historic building. From its days as a functioning jail to its haunted reputation today, the book explores tales of spirits that continue to roam its halls. Most notably, it reveals the unsettling connection to Ed Gein, the infamous murderer and grave robber, whose dark presence is said to linger within the museum’s walls. Perfect for history buffs and paranormal ...