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The Sinners All Bow : Two Authors, One Murder, and the Real Hester Prynne. by Dawson, Kate Winkler.;
In 'The Sinners All Bow', acclaimed journalist, podcaster, and crime historian Kate Winkler Dawson tells the chilling true story of a young woman whose scandalous life was rumored to be Nathaniel Hawthornes inspiration for 'The Scarlet Letter' - and whose shocking death inspired the first true-crime book published in America.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / United States / 19th Century; HISTORY / Women; TRUE CRIME / Murder / General;
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Deliberate Cruelty Truman Capote, the Millionaire's Wife, and the Murder of the Century [electronic resource] : by Montillo, Roseanne.aut; cloudLibrary;
This glittering, “wild romp of a story, boldly and beautifully told” (Neal Thompson, author of The First Kennedys) explores the intertwined fates of literary icon Truman Capote and infamous socialite Ann Woodward—featured in the hit TV series Feud: Truman Capote vs. The Swans—sweeping us to the upper echelons of Manhattan’s high society, where falls from grace are all the more shocking. When Ann Woodward shot her husband, banking heir Billy Woodward, in the middle of the night in 1955, her life changed forever. Though she claimed she thought he was a prowler, few believed the woman who had risen from charismatic showgirl to popular socialite. Everyone had something to say about the scorching scandal afflicting one of the most rich and famous families of New York City, but no one was more obsessed with the tale than Truman Capote. Acclaimed for his bestselling nonfiction book In Cold Blood, Capote was looking for new material and followed the scandal from beginning to end. Like Ann, he too had ascended from nobody to toast of the town, but he always felt like an outsider, even among the exclusive coterie of high society women who adored him. He decided the story of Ann’s turbulent marriage would be the basis of his masterpiece—a novel about the dysfunction and sordid secrets revealed to him by his high society “swans”—never thinking that it would eventually lead to Ann’s suicide and his own scandalous downfall. “A 20th-century morality tale of enduring fascination” (Laura Thompson, author of The Heiresses), Deliberate Cruelty is a haunting cross between true crime and literary history that is perfect for fans of Furious Hours, Empty Mansions, and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
Subjects: Electronic books.; 20th Century; Murder; Literary;
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Someone you know : an unforgettable collection of Canadian true crime stories / by Fogarty, Catherine,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Someone You Know takes you into dangerous territory--behind closed doors where family, friendship and love can ultimately turn fatal. Someone You Know is an anthology of twelve unforgettable Canadian true-crime stories by Story Hunter podcast producer, host and writer Catherine Fogarty. Each story reveals the haunting truth and statistical reality that a person is more likely to be murdered by someone they know than by a stranger. And while "stranger danger" is often the stuff of our nightmares and Hollywood horror films, sometimes those who are closest to us are even more dangerous than strangers. The collection is divided into four sections: Fatal Friendships (when your best friend turns out to be your worst enemy); Family Ties That Bind (when family dysfunction becomes deadly); In the Name of Love (when obsession and jealousy lead to murder); and 'Till Death Do Us Part (when matrimonial bliss turns into the kiss of death). In this uniquely Canadian anthology, Fogarty digs up famous historical cases, often revealing new twists, and explores more recent murder cases that will shock even die-hard true-crime aficionados. Fogarty's original and empathetic approach to true-crime storytelling, enjoyed by thousands of podcasts listeners, brings a new level of compassion and insight to each of these exceptional cases in which the victim and their loved ones are never forgotten."--
Subjects: True crime stories.; Murder; Murderers;
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3801 Lancaster: American Tragedy. by Altrogge, David,film director.; Slobodzian, Joseph,actor.; Gosnell, Kermit,actor.; Williams, Seth,actor.; Gravitas Ventures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Joseph Slobodzian, Kermit Gosnell, Seth WilliamsOriginally produced by Gravitas Ventures in 2015.Six years ago, Dr. Kermit Gosnell was known in West Philadelphia as "The Good Doctor." Today, he sits behind bars, convicted of three counts of first degree murder. How did this beloved doctor become one of the most hated and controversial figures of the decade?In February of 2010, the Philadelphia Police Department and the FBI raided the offices of Dr. Kermit Gosnell, a respected physician and late-term abortion provider in West Philadelphia. The doctor was suspected of selling prescription drugs illegally. However, what investigators discovered upon entering the clinic was unthinkable.Through exclusive interviews with detectives, crime scene investigators, journalists, victims, and Dr. Gosnell himself, 3801 LANCASTER: AMERICAN TRAGEDY tells a story of violence, greed, and a coverup that shook the nation."Remarkable!" - Anderson Cooper, CNNMode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; Medicine.; Health.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; Crime.; Murder.; Abortion.; Physicians.; True crime stories.;
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The Lie: The Murder of Grace Millane. by Coan, Helena,film director.; V71 US Inc. (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by V71 US Inc. in 2023.The headline-grabbing murder of 21-year-old British backpacker Grace Millane while on a solo holiday in New Zealand is examined in this confronting documentary that explores how the shocking case highlighted disturbing attitudes about violence towards women.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; Gender identity.; Documentary films.; Women's studies.; Current affairs.; True crime stories.;
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The Invisible Spy : Churchill's Rockefeller Center Spy Ring and America's First Secret Agent of World War II. by Maier, Thomas.;
'The Invisible Spy' is the untold WWII story of Ernest Cueno, a former NFL player turned White House insider who worked with Churchills undercover agents in New York City to conduct the biggest foreign spy operation ever within the U.S. The story also includes Cueno's romance with a Canadian spy from Winnipeg and his relationship with another Canadian who oversaw the operation. Cueno is the inspiration behind Ian Fleming's James Bond. A RADD Pick.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical; HISTORY / Military / World War II; HISTORY / United States / 20th Century; TRUE CRIME / Espionage;
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History's Greatest Heists with Pierce Brosnan. by Gabriel, Brendan,film director.; Murphy, Kieran,film director.; Brosnan, Pierce,actor.; The History® Channel (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Pierce BrosnanOriginally produced by The History® Channel in 2023.Hosted by legendary actor Pierce Brosnan, each episode of HISTORY'S GREATEST HEISTS WITH PIERCE BROSNAN uncovers the meticulous planning, daring execution and shocking aftermath behind some of the most elaborate real-life heists in history.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; History, Modern.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Current affairs.; Crime.; History.; True crime stories.; Documentary television programs.;
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If I disappear / by Brazier, Eliza Jane,author.;
"Sera loves true crime podcasts. They make her feel empowered in a world where women just like her disappear daily. She's sure they are preparing her for something. So when Rachel, her favorite podcast host, goes missing, Sera knows it's time to act. Rachel has always taught her to trust her instincts. Sera follows the clues hidden in the episodes to an isolated ranch outside Rachel's small hometown to begin her search. She's convinced her investigation will make Rachel so proud. But the more Sera digs into this unfamiliar world, the more off things start to feel. Because Rachel is not the first woman to vanish from the ranch, and she won't be the last"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Podcasts; True crime stories; Social media; Missing persons;
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The Prosecutor : One Man's Battle to Bring Nazis to Justice. by Fairweather, Jack.;
'The Prosecutor' is the powerful true story of a Jewish lawyer who returned to Germany after WWII to prosecute war crimes, only to find himself pitted against a nation determined to bury the past. From the author of 'The Volunteer' (a RADD pick), which was the winner of the Costa Book Award and a #1 bestseller in the UK.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Lawyers & Judges; HISTORY / Military / World War II; TRUE CRIME / Espionage;
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Blood royal : a true tale of crime and detection in medieval Paris / by Jager, Eric,1957-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Orléans, Louis, duc d', 1372-1407; Assassination; Crime; Murder investigation; Regicide;
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