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New York Times bestselling author Damien Echols and his wife Lorri Davis reveal their intimate and affecting letters, written while Echols was wrongfully imprisoned on death row. An explosive bestseller, Life After Death turned a national spotlight on Damien Echols, who was just eighteen when he...

A shocking revelation takes the Scotland Yard by surprise - The Home Secretary has been murdered, and the news reaches them before the crime is even committed. Superintendent Sinclair, in his perplexing quest, brings onboard the shrewd amateur detective Sylvester Collins. Together, they undertake a thrilling expedition of unraveling the truth that will keep listeners gripped throughout. The book enjoys a powerful foreword by the renowned G.K.Chesterton. Join in for this suspense-filled adventure narrated by Yoganandh T.

Dive into the thrilling world of Americas first full-length crime fiction novel, The Dead Letter An American Romance, authored in 1866 by Metta Victoria Fuller Victor under the pseudonym, Seeley Regester. This work, while melodramatic at times, offers a captivating look at the genres early roots, punctuated with perspectives reflective of its era. The narrative unfolds with Richard Redfield, a clerk at the Dead Letter Office, who stumbles upon an unclaimed letter that ties into a brutal murder case from two years ago. Join us as we delve into this riveting tale, expertly summarized by J. M. ...

In a chilling turn of events, a man is discovered brutally murdered. The mounting evidence points to an individual who adamantly maintains his innocence. Will the truth prevail? (Summary by David Wales)

In December of 2002, NBC News producer Dan Slepian got a letter from a New York state prison. It was from a man serving 25 years to life for murder. And it ended with a desperate plea: look into my case. Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez had been convicted of killing a retired New York City police officer, but he insisted he didn’t do it. Dan was skeptical. Prosecutors said five eyewitnesses had sworn JJ was the killer. Could five people be wrong? So Dan began to dig. What he discovered went far beyond just JJ’s case. And 20 years later, it’s still unfolding. Letters from Sing Sing tells the...

INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER! One of Amazon’s Best History Books of January Acclaimed journalist, podcaster, and true-crime historian Kate Winkler Dawson tells the true story of the scandalous murder investigation that became the inspiration for both Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter...

Letters to the People is a podcast that offers realistic insight into the world of those impacted by cults and organizations that use ceremonial torture, experimentation, and ritual abuse as an active part of their system. We invite you to come with an open mind as victims courageously speak about their journeys of discovery, betrayal and healing. Supported by helpful insights from advocates who have delved into the complexities of this underground arena, this podcast serves as a living library of stories intended to foster universal healing and unity. Although it may challenge beliefs, the ...

Edward "Ned" Kelly (1854 -1880) was the last and most celebrated Australian bushranger (outlaw). After being implicated in the shooting of three policemen at Stringybark Creek in October, 1878, Kelly and his gang were declared by the Victorian government to be outlaws, and were the subjects of an extensive manhunt over the next two years.

On a winter morning in 1982, two young fathers were found shot to death in a van parked outside an upscale Utah restaurant. The killer soon confessed, but his story about what happened - and why he chose violence - would create more pain, conflict, and questions for the families left in the wake of the murders. As the families of the men struggle to rebuild their lives, they face questions they never anticipated. Does everyone deserve a second chance? Who is forgiveness for? And if you can inherit trauma, can you also inherit forgiveness? Through their stories, we discover even the most ...

“Anyone can write to a prisoner on death row...” From the makers of the hit true-crime documentary series ‘I Am a Killer’ comes a gripping, immersive, and personal journey into the minds of murderers. Hosted by documentary makers Zoe Hines and Ned Parker, ‘Letters From A Killer’ reveals the intimate letters they’ve received from convicted murderers facing life in prison or the death penalty. Each episode, we explore the thoughts of men and women who kill through their own words, as Zoe and Ned delve into their motives, their crimes, and the stories the letters really tell....

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