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Unspeakable acts : true tales of crime, murder, deceit, and obsession / by Weinman, Sarah,editor.; Keefe, Patrick Radden,1976-writer of introduction.;
Includes bibliographical references.The appeal of true-crime stories has never been higher. With podcasts like 'My Favorite Murder', bestsellers like 'Ill Be Gone in the Dark', and TV hits like 'American Crime Story', the cultural appetite for stories of real people doing terrible things is insatiable. 'Unspeakable Acts' is a brilliant anthology of modern true-crime writing that illustrates the appeal of this powerful and popular genre. Sarah Weinman was raised in Ottawa, ON. From the author of 'The Real Lolita'.
Subjects: True crime stories.; Crime writing.; Crime;
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Foul play [videorecording] : Canadian true crime stories / by Jollimore, Kevin,host.; Mullins, David,film director.; Filmhub (Firm),film distributor.;
Hosted by Kevin Jollimore.Foul Play: Canadian True Crime Stories chronicles instances of major crime from across the Great White North. Based on real court records and police interview footage.E.DVD ; stereophonic.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Criminal behavior; Criminals; Crime; Criminal investigation;
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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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Murder, madness and mayhem : twenty-five tales of true crime and dark history / by Browne, Mike,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Mike Browne, host of the popular Canadian podcast Dark Poutine, chronicles some of his all-time favourite stories of true crime and dark history from Canada and around the world. Divided into four sections--Murders with a Twist, Perpetual Puzzles, The Madness of Crowds and Notable Disasters--all the stories in this collection (except two) are brand new and haven't been covered by the podcast. In Murders with a Twist, Browne recounts seven true crime stories with atypical elements, including weird motives, unusual perpetrators and bizarre murder weapons. In one case, we meet a man who is willing to kill to possess a human voice. In another, two women play a deadly game to prove their love to each other. Perpetual Puzzles covers six stories that remain unresolved and will leave you with more questions than answers. They include the archaeological find of the century, which turns out to be something far more sinister, as well as the discovery of a dead man on the beach with a mysterious clue in his pocket. The Madness of Crowds reveals that murder and mayhem are sometimes a group effort. We meet two young Canadians who leave home one summer to find work and instead end up on a murder spree, and a bizarre California cult that asks its members to topple the Mormon church. The book concludes with Notable Disasters, which describes some of the most tragic and deadly events in history, including the deadly tsunami in the Indian Ocean on December 26, 2004, as well as the devastating Grenfell Tower fire in London in June 2017."--
Subjects: True crime stories.; Cold cases (Criminal investigation); Disasters.; Murder.; True crime stories.;
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The case of the vanishing blonde : and other true crime stories / by Bowden, Mark,1951-author.; container of (work):Bowden, Mark,1951-Incident at Alpha Tau Omega.; container of (work):Bowden, Mark,1951-Why don't u tell me wht ur into.; container of (work):Bowden, Mark,1951-Million years ago.; container of (work):Bowden, Mark,1951-Body in room 348.; container of (work):Bowden, Mark,1951-Who killed Euhommie Bond?.;
"Throughout his long and illustrious career, Mark Bowden has written about crime and was recognized in 2010 with a lifetime achievement award by the International Thriller Writers organization. The Case of the Vanishing Blonde collects six of his most riveting pieces-accounts spanning four decades of searing characters and unsettling tales to illustrate all manner of crimes and the ways technology has progressively altered criminal investigation. From a 1983 story of a campus rape at the University of Pennsylvania that unleashed a debate over the nature of consent when drinking and drugs are involved, to three cold cases featuring the inimitable Long Island private detective Ken Brennan and a startling investigation into a murderer deep within the LAPD's ranks, shielded for twenty-six years by officers keen to protect one of their own, these stories are the work of a masterful narrative journalist at work-gripping true crime from a writer the Washington Post calls "an old pro.""--
Subjects: True crime stories.; Crime; Criminals; Murder;
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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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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 world's dumbest criminals : outrageously true stories of criminals committing stupid crimes.
"Two men photographed each other stealing thousands of dollars from gambling machines. An armed man successfully robbed a pharmacy and was captured after he boasted about it on social media. A burglar spent time cleaning the house he was robbing and even restocked some groceries before he was discovered fast asleep in the homeowner's bed. Two drunken louts stole a penguin from an aquarium and tried to release it into a canal once they were sober (the creature was returned to the polar enclosure, unharmed). Another man attempted to hold up a bank using a cucumber as a weapon. Two fellows tried to rob a bar where the town's police department was holding a retirement party for one of its members. For every Moriarty, there are a thousand stupid criminals who get caught in the act, or who boast about their success on social media, or whose plans are so foolish that the police have little difficulty tracking them down. Throughout history, these criminals have been easily captured; some have even died during an ill-fated escape. New criminals are apprehended every day thanks to their own genius, their exploits captured on YouTube and Instagram. The World's Dumbest Criminals records more than one hundred of the most ridiculous, absurd and bizarre crimes that have landed on the police blotter in recent years. Hilarious and outrageous, this book will make you shake your head and perhaps second-guess your own plans to commit petty larceny."--
Subjects: Case studies.; Humor.; True crime stories.; Criminals; Crime; Criminals;
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The art thief : a true story of love, crime, and a dangerous obsession / by Finkel, Michael,author.;
"For centuries, works of art have been stolen in countless ways from all over the world, but no one has been quite as successful at it as the master thief Stéphane Breitwieser. Carrying out more than two hundred heists over nearly ten years--in museums and cathedrals all over Europe--Breitwieser, along with his girlfriend who worked as his lookout, stole more than three hundred objects, until it all fell apart in spectacular fashion. In The Art Thief, Michael Finkel brings us into Breitwieser's strange and fascinating world. Unlike most thieves, he never stole for money, keeping all his treasures in a single room where he could admire them to his heart's content. Possessed of a remarkable athleticism and an innate ability to assess practically any security system, Breitwieser managed to pull off a breathtakingly number of audacious thefts. Yet these strange talents bred a growing disregard for risk and an addict's need to score, leading Breitwieser to ignore his girlfriend's pleas to stop--until one final act of hubris brought everything crashing down"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Breitwieser, Stéphane, 1971-; Art thefts;
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The art thief [text (large print)] : a true story of love, crime, and a dangerous obsession / by Finkel, Michael,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."For centuries, works of art have been stolen in countless ways from all over the world, but no one has been quite as successful at it as the master thief Stéphane Breitwieser. Carrying out more than two hundred heists over nearly ten years--in museums and cathedrals all over Europe--Breitwieser, along with his girlfriend who worked as his lookout, stole more than three hundred objects, until it all fell apart in spectacular fashion. In The Art Thief, Michael Finkel brings us into Breitwieser's strange and fascinating world. Unlike most thieves, he never stole for money, keeping all his treasures in a single room where he could admire them to his heart's content. Possessed of a remarkable athleticism and an innate ability to assess practically any security system, Breitwieser managed to pull off a breathtakingly number of audacious thefts. Yet these strange talents bred a growing disregard for risk and an addict's need to score, leading Breitwieser to ignore his girlfriend's pleas to stop--until one final act of hubris brought everything crashing down"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Large print books.; Personal narratives.; Breitwieser, Stéphane, 1971-; Art thefts;
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