Nonfiction Crime

Did you know that state universities in Virginia turned away more than 20,00 women in the early 1960s, but not a single man was denied admission? In the 1970s, the University of Georgia men's golf team got all the golf balls they needed, while the women's team was allowed only one per round. Here listeners are treated to the origins of the historic Title IX legislation that, among other things, mandated that equal funds must be available to boys' and girls' activities and interests.

RatSnakes are rarely, if ever, visible to the public that they move among and risk their lives to protect. In fact, thanks to their cover personas, they are often assumed to be members of the clandestine criminal world that they investigate. Real-life undercover work is a far cry from the sexy, candy-colored world seen in Hollywood movies. Only those who are strong and clever enough will get inside and survive. Vincent A. Cefalu would know. He spent 30 years as an ATF undercover operative, in assignments ranging from the Symbionese Liberation Army to Asian organized crime.

“Murder’s Always Murder: 67 Shocking True Crime Stories” is a gripping true crime collection that takes you deep into the darkest corners of human nature. Featuring a chilling array of true crime cases, this book explores the horrifying acts committed by ordinary people and notorious killers alike. From gruesome homicides and serial killings to twisted crimes of passion, these stories span decades and delve into some of the most shocking and disturbing cases from across the globe. 67 Shocking True Crime Stories The Murder of Rebecca Landrith The Murder of Ronda Mechelle Blaylock The ...

Jack the Ripper is one of the most notorious serial killers in history—and yet over one hundred years later, his identity remains cloaked in mystery. Or does it? There’s only ever been one man who could solve this crime: the inimitable Sherlock Holmes. When news of the first murder hits the paper, the story immediately catches Holmes’ attention—and he’s determined to be involved in the case. Soon, Holmes has entered a dangerous cat-and-mouse game with the Ripper, trying to unmask the murderer before being framed for the crimes himself. As he wanders the dark, seedy streets of ...

BRITISH KILLERS - VOLUME 6 This is the 6th book in the series and tells the story of 9 crimes, and the events around them, which took place in the UK and captured the attention of the British media and public at the time. *The Black Panther - Donald Neilsen In the early 1970s, there was a series of murderous Post Office raids in the Midlands and North of England. Then, in 1975, this reign of terror took on a new dimension with the kidnap of Lesley Whittle. *The Kray Twins – East End Killers For most of the 1950s and 1960s, Ronnie and Reggie Kray were a terrifying legend in the pubs and ...

Before Alex Marzano-Lesnevich begins a summer job at a law firm in Louisiana, working to help defend men accused of murder, they think their position is clear. The child of two lawyers, Alex is staunchly anti-death penalty. But the moment convicted murderer Ricky Langley’s face flashes on the screen as Alex reviews old tapes—the moment they hear him speak of his crimes—they are overcome with the feeling of wanting him to die. Shocked by their reaction, Alex digs deeper and deeper into the case.

"Failure to comply with these requests means no one will ever see the girl again, except the angels in heaven." The year is 1927, and Christmas is right around the corner. In the city of Los Angeles, lights are shining, streets are bustling, and a well-to-do family of five is living out what seems to be just another ordinary day. However, unbeknownst to all but one man, this would be the last time the Parker family would ever experience such peace. By the time dusk falls, they would be forever torn apart. Marion Parker's Abduction and Murder is an excursion into a crime so chilling that it ...

The Murder of Alma Kellner *Also available as part of a box set* Alma Kellner, the 8 year old daughter of a wealthy brewing family in Louisville, Kentucky, disappeared on December 8, 1909. Initially thought to be a victim of a kidnapping, her mutilated body was eventually discovered in a church cellar six months later. Joseph Wendling, the church janitor, disappeared at about the same time, and after her body was discovered became the subject of a nationwide manhunt. The evidence against him was almost completely circumstantial, but after being captured and tried he was convicted and ...

Book Description The Price of Presidential Power: Presidential Assassinations, Attempts, and Enemies in the Shadows of Power is an extraordinary exploration of the dark and often untold history of assassination plots targeting U.S. presidents. From the shocking tragedy of Abraham Lincoln to the controversies surrounding John F. Kennedy's death, this book delves into the motivations, methods, and aftermath of these deadly attempts on America's leaders. Uncover the hidden forces and enemies lurking in the shadows of presidential power, as the book provides a detailed analysis of high-profile ...

A collection of Short Stories from many different Genres. Come along and read some Action, Adventure, Urban-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Drama, Romance, Crime, Adult, and Violence! Enjoy the highs and lows, good and bad, and happy and sad, and Action of each Story. From beginning to end! There’s Female Predator, Hearts on Fire, Vengeful Journey, and The Robbery! Are just the single independent Stories. BUT, as a BONUS there’s a 2 part series! The Prostitute and the The Prostitutes Revenge. There’s also a 2nd series, Player’s Get Played Too and Karma Strikes Back! Hope you enjoy this ...

In 1927, while the majority of the township of Bath, Michigan, was celebrating a new primary school - one of the most modern in the Midwest - Andrew P. Kehoe had other plans. The local farmer and school board treasurer was educated, respected, and an accommodating neighbor and friend. But behind his ordinary demeanor was a narcissistic sadist seething with rage, resentment, and paranoia. On May 18 he detonated a set of rigged explosives with the sole purpose of destroying the school and everyone in it.

Killers of the Zodiac - Fire Signs looks at 9 serial killers and the different astrological signs they belong to, the year they were born, and the crimes they committed. Included, you will find killers from The Houses of Aries, Sagittarius, and Leo. Female Serial Killer Judias Buenoano moves from state to state, changing husbands along the way. The problem is people around here keep mysteriously dying. Is she the most unlucky woman alive? Or has she been killing everyone that stands between her and a payday? Jesse Pomeroy is one of the youngest killers of all time who was not only caught ...

Minutes into this rollicking good story, the central figure, Lee Chagra, comes alive: "[Lee] washed his morning cocaine down with strong coffee and remembered the time he had met Sinatra, how genuine he appeared." Everything you'll need to know and remember about Chagra - the son of Syrian immigrants to Mexico and an attorney who spun the world of dope-running, border-crossing, high-living outlaws along the El Paso-Juarez border around his finger like the gaudy rings he favored - can be neatly summarized in that one sentence.

Are you ready to take a deep dive into darkness? This is the terrifying true story of a bizarre and brutal series of murders committed between 1974 and 1985 near the city of Florence in Italy. Over a period of nine years a sadistic serial killer killed and mutilated fourteen helpless victims and then hacked body parts from their corpses to take as macabre souvenirs. Three men were convicted of these crimes, but there are serious doubts that any of them were really guilty. All that we are certain about is the chilling name given to this killer by an Italian journalist: Il Mostro, the Monster...

From the earliest days of silent films and the swinging era of the Roaring Twenties, through the Golden Age of the studio system and the patriotic call of WWII, to the Red Scare paranoia of the McCarthy years, the history of the Schenck brothers is the story of Hollywood itself—and the enduring power of the American Dream. Moguls is a must-listen for film fans, history buffs, and anyone who loves the movies.

In 1978, the bloody conflict in Northern Ireland, known as The Troubles, had reached a boiling point. Hundreds of members of the Irish Republican Army, determined to drive the hated British out of the province—killing soldiers and police, detonating bombs, while arming themselves with firearms and explosives—had been arrested and incarcerated in the notorious British prison known as the Maze.

Assistant Commissioner of Police (Retd) Madhukar B. Zende is best-known for his sensational arrest of the serial murderer Charles Sobhraj, aka the Serpent. He is also lauded for successfully managing the violent riots in Mumbai that broke out in the aftermath of the demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1993, and ushering in an era of peace.

In the heat of the city, a man is out of time: speeding in a beat-up Ford Tempo, blasting easy-listening music. Reporter Steve Everett drinks too much, makes love to his boss' wife, and has just stumbled upon a shocking truth: A convicted killer is about to be executed for a crime he didn't commit. In the cold confines of Death Row, Frank Beachum is also out of time. Ready to say good-bye to the wife and child he loves and hello to the God he still believes in, Beachum knows he did not kill a convenience store clerk six years ago.

A true crime thriller - the first book for teens to tell the nearly unknown tale of the brazen attempt to steal Abraham Lincoln's body! The action begins in October of 1875, as Secret Service agents raid the workshop of master counterfeiter Ben Boyd. Soon after Boyd is arrested, members of his counterfeiting ring gather to discuss how to spring their ringleader. Their plan: grab Lincoln's body from its Springfield tomb, stash it in the sand dunes near Lake Michigan, and demand, as a ransom, the release of Ben Boyd - and $200,000 in cash.

In 1998, William Queen was a veteran law enforcement agent with a lifelong love of motorcycles and a lack of patience with paperwork. When a “confidential informant” made contact with his boss at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, offering to take an agent inside the San Fernando chapter of the Mongols (the scourge of Southern California, and one of the most dangerous gangs in America), Queen jumped at the chance, not realizing that he was kicking-starting the most extensive undercover operation inside an outlaw motorcycle gang in the history of American law enforcement.