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The Killer Book of True Crime

Incredible Stories, Facts and Trivia from the World of Murder and Mayhem
By:Tom Philbin; Michael Philbin
Publisher:Sourcebooks
Print ISBN:9781402208294
eText ISBN:9781402250408
Edition:1
Format:Reflowable

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The perfect read for any true crime junkie! You've read all the stories…but can you match the mobster with the way he met his end? Do you know how they caught the Boston Strangler? Can you define chickens, a Shotaro complex or Colombian neckties? The Killer Book of True Crime is the ultimate collection of in-depth stories, trivia, quizzes, quotes and photos gruesome and interesting enough to make any crime buff shudder in horrified delight. Discover all the odd and intriguing facts and tidbits you've never heard, such as:  John Wayne Gacy's favorite movies  How America's most prolific burglar was captured  Which city houses the world's largest red light district  How a roach led to the capture of Albert Fish  An eyewitness account of the murder of eight nurses  Where Al Capone really got the scar on his face These and many more shocking tales and tidbits will have you double-checking your locks at night!