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How An Amateur DNA Sleuth Unmasked the Golden State Killer and Changed Crime Fighting Forever

by Rae-Venter, Barbara

Book - 2023

A true-crime masterpiece written by a cold-case-cracking master. A true-crime masterpiece written by a cold-case-cracking master. Show less

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Say Nothing

A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland

by Keefe, Patrick Radden

Book - 2019

A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland . A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland . Show less

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Tangled Vines

Power, Privilege, and the Murdaugh Family Murders

by Glatt, John

Book - 2023

In Tangled Vines , bestselling true crime author John Glatt reconstructs the rise of the prestigious Murdaugh family and the shocking double murder that led to the downfall of its patriarch, Alex Murdaugh. In Tangled Vines , bestselling true crime author John Glatt reconstructs the rise of the prestigious Murdaugh family and the shocking double murder that led to the downfall of its patriarch, Alex Murdaugh. Show less

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Con/artist

The Life and Crimes of the World's Greatest Art Forger

by Tetro, Tony

Book - 2022

The world's most renowned art forger reveals the secrets behind his decades of painting like the masters. The world's most renowned art forger reveals the secrets behind his decades of painting like the masters. Show less

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Black Edge

Inside Information, Dirty Money, and the Quest to Bring Down the Most Wanted Man on Wall Street

by Kolhatkar, Sheelah

Book - 2017

It's a riveting, true-life legal thriller that takes readers inside the government's pursuit of Cohen and his employees, raising urgent questions along the way. It's a riveting, true-life legal thriller that takes readers inside the government's pursuit of Cohen and his employees, raising urgent questions along the way. Show less

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Savage Appetites

Four True Stories of Women, Crime, and Obsession

by Monroe, Rachel

Book - 2019

A provocative and original investigation of our cultural fascination with crime, linking four archetypes—Detective, Victim, Attorney, Killer—to four true stories about women driven by obsession. A provocative and original investigation of our cultural fascination with crime, linking four archetypes—Detective, Victim, Attorney, Killer—to four true stories about women driven by obsession. Show less

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Lost Girls

An Unsolved American Mystery

by Kolker, Robert

Book - 2014

Author delivers a humanizing account of the true-life search for a serial killer still at large on Long Island, and presents the first detailed look at th...Show more Author delivers a humanizing account of the true-life search for a serial killer still at large on Long Island, and presents the first detailed look at the shadow world of online escorts, where making a living is easier than ever and the dangers remain all too real. Show less

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We Keep the Dead Close

A Murder at Harvard and A Half Century of Silence

by Cooper, Becky

Book - 2020

It is a memoir of mirrors, misogyny, and murder. It is also a rumination on the violence and oppression that rules revered institutions. It is a memoir of mirrors, misogyny, and murder. It is also a rumination on the violence and oppression that rules revered institutions. Show less

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American Heiress

The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty Hearst

by Toobin, Jeffrey

Book - 2016

This book portrays the electrifying lunacy of the time and the toxic mic of sex, politics, and violence that swept up Patty Hearst and captivated the nation. This book portrays the electrifying lunacy of the time and the toxic mic of sex, politics, and violence that swept up Patty Hearst and captivated the nation. Show less

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Adnan's Story

The Search for Truth and Justice After Serial

by Chaudry, Rabia

Book - 2016

Rabia Chaudry's New York Times bestseller and award-winner Adnan's Story reveals how the case was mishandled and a wrongful conviction resulted--as revealed in the award-winning podcast, "Serial." Rabia Chaudry's New York Times bestseller and award-winner Adnan's Story reveals how the case was mishandled and a wrongful conviction resulted--as revealed in the award-winning podcast, "Serial." Show less

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Scoundrel

How A Convicted Murderer Persuaded the Women Who Loved Him, the Conservative Establishment, and the Courts to Set Him Free

by Weinman, Sarah

Book - 2022

The book leads us through the twists of fate and fortune that brought Smith to freedom, book deals, fame, and eventually to attempting murder.... The book leads us through the twists of fate and fortune that brought Smith to freedom, book deals, fame, and eventually to attempting murder.... Show less

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The Feather Thief

Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century

by Johnson, Kirk W.

Book - 2018

In this book, we explore a bizarre and captivating true crime story. It begins with a heist involving Edwin Rist, an American who stole a large number of bird feathers from the British Museum. In this book, we explore a bizarre and captivating true crime story. It begins with a heist involving Edwin Rist, an American who stole a large number of bird feathers from the British Museum. Show less

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The Art Thief

A True Story of Love, Crime, and A Dangerous Obsession

by Finkel, Michael

Book - 2023

This book chronicles the bizarre tale of Stéphane Breitwieser, the most notorious art thief. Unlike typical thieves, he stole artworks not for profit, but...Show more This book chronicles the bizarre tale of Stéphane Breitwieser, the most notorious art thief. Unlike typical thieves, he stole artworks not for profit, but for love. His obsession led to audacious thefts across Europe, leaving a trail of both art and personal wreckage in its wake. Show less

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Murderabilia

A History of Crime in 100 Objects

by Schechter, Harold

Book - 2023

From veteran true crime master Harold Schechter comes a unique look into the history of crime told through the dark objects left behind. From veteran true crime master Harold Schechter comes a unique look into the history of crime told through the dark objects left behind. Show less

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Someone You Know

An Unforgettable Collection of Canadian True Crime Stories

by Fogarty, Catherine

Book - 2023

It takes you into dangerous territory—behind closed doors where family, friendship and love can ultimately turn fatal. It takes you into dangerous territory—behind closed doors where family, friendship and love can ultimately turn fatal. Show less

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