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A senior lovely and helpful couple used to live alone in their farmhouse, as their only daughter used to live far away with her husband. A maid used to take care of them. Suddenly, the couple got killed and the house got looted. Was it a preplanned murder or just a consequence of robbery? This is a true story detailing how the senior couple got killed, how the criminal(s) got detected, and the final punishment. Listen to find out the details.

Gordon Goody was the mystery man of the Great Train Robbery. The tall, enigmatic figure behind the most notorious theft in British history, he has kept his silence for five decades—until now. Born in England but raised in rural Northern Ireland, Goody rose to the rank of army sergeant during National Service and sailed in the merchant navy. But he chose a life of crime and, undeterred by a dose of the birch in Wormwood Scrubs, became one of the most prolific robbers in London.

In August 1980, the peaceful casino town of South Lake Tahoe was shattered by an event that would become one of the most complex domestic bombing cases in U.S. history. Shattered Paradise: The Harvey’s Casino Bombing tells the gripping true story of a man with a grudge, a homemade weapon of mass destruction, and a plan to bring one of Nevada’s most iconic resorts to its knees. At the heart of this explosive tale is John Birges, a Hungarian immigrant and former WWII pilot who built a life in California as a landscaper and family man. But beneath the façade, Birges was a compulsive ...

Easter Sunday, 1902, deep in the Carnarvon Ranges a police constable and station manager are slain then later incinerated, their remains stuffed into saddlebags. Accused of the ghoulish crime are two members of the bushranging Kenniff gang, fast gaining notoriety as Queensland's equivalent of the Kelly gang. Yet the murders are a bold escalation from the petty fraud, horse stealing and cattle duffing the gang is known for. Starving and exhausted after three long months on the run, the brothers are finally captured, and so the wheels of justice start to turn.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a cop? How about what it's like to be a criminal? In the world of crime and criminal justice, there's always a good cop and a bad criminal. But which one is Gary Sahlin? Meet the man who was both! In this poignant, true crime memoir, Sahlin recounts his dreams of becoming a police officer after he served honorably in the US Navy; how he became both Good Cop & Bad Criminal when he busted robbers as a city police officer; how his life’s path changed due to several unfortunate events & some very poor decisions that led him to prison for 20 yrs.; ...

Detta är endast Rambergs första brott, men knappast det mest uppseendeväckande. Denna gentlemannatjuv såg stölderna han begick som en lek, eller ett stort äventyr. Han kontaktade även media anonymt, för att de skulle öka bevakningen av den mystiske rånaren som polisen jagade utan framgång. Här berättas det om Rambergs stöldturné, och misstagen som tillslut fick polisen att få upp ögonen för honom. I Nordisk kriminalkrönika berättar poliser själva om sina mest uppmärksammade, omskakande, och svåra fall.

A Gangsters Guide to Machine Gun Kelly dives into the life of one of America's most infamous criminals. From small- time bootlegger to notorious kidnapper, George "Machine Gun" Kelly built a fearsome reputation-though much of it was exaggerated by the press and his own wife. This book separates myth from reality, exploring his rise in the criminal underworld, the high-profile kidnapping that led to his downfall, and his lasting impact on the gangster era. Packed with daring heists, betrayals, and a dramatic capture, this is the ultimate guide to the man behind the legend.

A Gangsters Guide to John Dillinger takes you deep into the life of America's most infamous bank robber. From his troubled beginnings to his daring heists, electrifying escapes, and ultimate downfall, this book unravels the myths and realities of the man who became Public Enemy No. 1. Was he a cunning mastermind or just a reckless outlaw? Explore his legacy, his enemies, and the lawmen who pursued him in this fast-paced, no-nonsense look at one of history's most legendary criminals.

No criminal sparked as much fear and loathing among the public and law enforcement as underworld crime boss, Kenny Noye. A man with a central role in some of the most high-profile crimes of a generation. From the £125 million (current value) Brink's Mat gold bullion raid to the death of Covert Police Operative John Fordham, and road rage victim Stephen Cameron, the multimillionaire villain became universally known as ‘Public Enemy: No 1'.

Master storyteller Bill 'Swampy' Marsh has travelled the length and breadth of the country to gather their tales of adventure and misadventure, drama and mayhem, and larrikinism and laughter, to create this memorable collection of real-life stories about those on the front-line in the heart of Australia.

A mystery novel set in London during the early 20th century. Step into the bustling streets of early 20th century London, where secrets linger behind closed doors and crime is as common as the fog that envelops the city. In "Jewel Thieves," Divisional Detective Inspector Amir is thrust into the heart of a scandalous jewel heist that could shatter the lives of the wealthy elite and bring chaos to Scotland Yard. When a staggering £250,000 worth of precious jewels vanishes from Solly Rosenberg's opulent Parkson House, the pressure mounts on the scruffy yet astute Amir. As he delves into the ...

🔥 Murder, Mayhem, and Mixtapes—The Darkest Crimes of the Neon Decade 🔥 The 1980s weren’t just about big hair, neon lights, and arcade games—they were also home to some of the wildest, strangest, and most shocking true crime cases in history. From bizarre burglaries and con artists to unsolved mysteries and brutal murders, 80’s True Crime dives into 25 unforgettable cases that could only have happened in the decade of VHS tapes, Walkmans, and Miami Vice.Inside, you’ll find: ✅ The VHS Bandit – A thief obsessed with horror movies and late fees. ✅ The Miami Vice Heist – ...

Om de spannende verhalen achter de roof van tientallen Van Goghs te achterhalen duikt journalist Lex Boon in internationale archieven, wint hij informatie in bij musea en spreekt hij met de beroemde kunstdetective Arthur Brand en met voormalig kunstdieven. Als museum Singer Laren slachtoffer wordt van een kunstroof, staat journalist Lex Boon de volgende middag te luisteren naar een ontredderde museumdirecteur. In een poging om hem enigszins gerust te stellen, probeert Boon uit te zoeken hoe groot de kans is dat Van Goghs Lentetuin terugkeert en hoelang dat naar verwachting zal duren.

A mystery novel set in London during the 1920s. Step into the glittering yet treacherous world of 1920s London with "A Fortune in Diamonds." This captivating tale weaves together the lives of diamond merchants, cunning jewel thieves, and the intricate web of societal dynamics in post-war England. As the story unfolds, daring heists and personal dilemmas collide, revealing how loyalty, love, and the shadow of crime intertwine in an era of change and uncertainty. The journey begins with a daring burglary at Gilderheim, Pascoe, and Company, where a shipment of precious diamonds becomes the ...

Rough & Messy Justice vividly portrays Alberta's Crowsnest Pass of 1920, a rugged Rocky Mountain region shaped by its mining economy and diverse culture. An armed CPR train robbery spirals into a deadly shootout at the Bellevue Café, where police clash with Russian outlaws fresh from Montana’s mines. A surviving bandit escapes, triggering a relentless manhunt.

Durante toda su vida su cara de niño siempre le ha abierto puertas y corazones. Aún cuando ya se ha convertido en un hombre la gente que no le conoce sigue pensando que no es más que un joven aniñado. Nada más lejos de la verdad. Parece como si la maldad de su corazón fuera inversamente proporcional a su apariencia angelical.

Shaun Attwood is the man who talks to gangsters, drug lords and mafia bosses. Infamously known for his time as the head of an international ecstasy ring in Arizona, Shaun has since turned to gaining the trust of some of the world's most dangerous people, interviewing and questioning them about their stories. Collated from the many hours of interview material, and containing additional content exclusive to the book, Shaun brings together ten powerful conversations with the most gruesome and deadly gangsters of recent years.

Gangland Queen Nell has the perfect life of crime as a top shoplifter by day and glamorous club owner by night. But a betrayal and botched robbery suddenly reverse her fortunes...and her old rival, Alice Diamond, is hell-bent on taking her down. After escaping a poverty-stricken childhood, nightclub dancer Zoe has more on her mind than settling scores for Alice. But the life of luxury Zoe craves comes at a terrible price. And when a vicious gang tightens its grip on Soho, all three women realise it pays to keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

Namnet Maskeradligan myntades i huvudsak i massmedia i samband med att en serie väpnade rån ägde rum i Stockholm och dess kranskommuner under åren 1985-1986. Även polisen kom att ta åt sig namnet som arbetsnamn under spaningen och utredningen. Indirekt var det ligamedlemmarna själva som skapade namnet genom att skickligt klä sig så att de naturligt kom att smälta in i miljön där rånen genomfördes.

Deutschlands erfolggekrönter True Crime-Bestsellerautor Adrian Langenscheid entfesselt, im fünften Band seiner True Crime-Buchreihe erneut herzklopfendes Suchtlesen. Es ist ein atemberaubendes, zutiefst erschütterndes Portrait menschlicher Abgründe, das gerade wegen der kühlen, sachlich-neutralen Schilderung gewaltige Emotionen weckt. Frei von jeglicher Sensationsgier werden in achtzehn True Crime-Kurzgeschichten einige der spektakulärsten französischen Kriminalfälle der letzten Jahrzehnte nacherzählt.