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From the acclaimed author of Death in the Air ("Not since Devil in the White City has a book told such a harrowing tale"--Douglas Preston) comes the riveting story of the birth of criminal investigation in the twentieth century. Berkeley, California, 1933. In a lab filled with...

Can you help solve a murder or spot an undetected serial killer?There are a lot of them.More than 211,000 Americans have died in unsolved homicides since 1980, according to The Economist in 2015.Help solve a murder

In this gripping tale, the seemingly ordinary tragedy of Delicia unfolds, challenging the perceptions of the superior sex. Critics may argue that the character of Lord Carlyon is a figment of imagination, a cad too outrageous to exist. However, I assure you that both Lord Carlyon and his wife are drawn from real-life inspirations. Though these individuals have long since left this world, the haunting account of Delicias demise at her husbands hands has been meticulously crafted to reflect truth. Prepare to delve into a narrative that intertwines love, betrayal, and the darker aspects of human ...

Between what can be learned from evolutionary psychology and cognitive science a picture emerges. In Sex, Murder, and the Meaning of Life, social psychologist Douglas Kenrick fuses these two fields to create a coherent story of human nature. In his analysis, many ingrained, apparently irrational behaviors—one-night stands, prejudice, conspicuous consumption, even art and religious devotion—are quite explicable and (when desired) avoidable.

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For decades, families in Australia and overseas, have been accused of one of the worst crimes imaginable – child abuse. Diagnosing Murder is an investigative podcast about parents who've had their children taken away, sat in the dock and even done time in prison. All for something they insist they didn't do – shake their baby. Can we trust the science behind shaken baby syndrome? Or are innocent people being locked up for a crime they never committed?

This fun, engrossing book takes a look at the surprising influence that gardens and gardening have had on mystery novels and their authors. With their deadly plants, razor-sharp shears, shady corners, and ready-made burial sites, gardens make an ideal scene for the perfect murder. But the...

Your True Crime Fix! Here at THE MURDER SCENE Podcast we explore Murders, Missing Persons, Serial Killers, Cold Cases, and all manner of strange and unusual happenings that fit into the file marked TRUE CRIME.

From a New York Times bestselling author comes the gripping, untold history of science's darkest secrets. "A fascinating book [that] deserves a wide audience." —Publishers Weekly, starred review Science is a force for good in the world—at least usually. But sometimes, when obsession gets the...

Let’s discuss the villainous, viscous, and savage murderers and fiends of history and the sciences we have developed to stop them. Come along to learn about The Science of Murder and see which lessons you take to heart.

“Thought-provoking true-crime thriller…the book raises urgent questions of balancing public and private good that we’ll likely be dealing with as long as the title implies.”—Wall Street Journal A relentless detective and a civilian genealogist solve a haunting cold case—and launch a...

Help us solve the murders of Eyvonne Bender and Susan Ovington. In 1979, two bright and beautiful high school seniors were enjoying a day off and were senselessly murdered in Morton Grove, Illinois. Eyvonne and Susan were beloved young women with their lives ahead of them and their lives were cut short in the mid-afternoon on the fringes of a local forest preserve. Hosts Stacey Nye and Julie Lokun are asking the questions that need to be answered in hopes to give their loved ones the answers they have been searching for, for over four and a half decades.In 1979, the tranquil suburb of Morton ...

Hounded by false accusations of murder, archaeologist Chuck Bender and his family risk their lives to track down an unknown killer on the loose in a rugged canyon on the remote western edge of Mesa Verde National Park, where ancient stone villages and secret burial sites, abandoned centuries ago by the Ancestral Puebloan people, harbor artifacts so rare and precious they're worth killing over.

“Essential reading, filled with exactly the kind of truth that this precarious moment demands.” —Kaira Jewel Lingo, author of We Were Made for These Times Abby Reyes lost her partner, Terence Unity Freitas, as he and two others were murdered after departing Kajka Ika—the heart of the...

You're invited to The Murder Room! Where killers are caught. Season 1 coming soon! www.TMRpod.com

‘A uniquely strange and wonderful work of literature’ Philip Hoare ‘An exciting new voice’ Mark Cocker, author of Crow Country In his late thirties, Edward Parnell found himself trapped in the recurring nightmare of a family tragedy. For comfort, he turned to his bookshelves, back to the...

A real-life thriller in the vein of The Devil in the White City, Kate Winkler Dawson's debut Death in the Air is a gripping, historical narrative of a serial killer, an environmental disaster, and an iconic city struggling to regain its footing. London was still recovering from the devastation...

You're out on a walk, it's a beautiful day. The sun is shining, the birds are singing and then BAM! Somebody murders you. How could this happen to me? I was just minding my own business when suddenly I'm dead. How to survive a murder is a true crime podcast that will teach you everything you need to know about surviving a murder. From avoiding becoming a victim, to how to hide from the killer, we have got you covered.

Get ready to explore the dark and mysterious side of the supernatural with Abbie and Kate on Myths Magic and Murder! From terrifying crimes to spine-tingling ghost stories and everything in between, our weekly podcast has something for every true crime and paranormal enthusiast. Join our two female hosts, Abbie the demonologist and Kate the psych grad, as they uncover the unexplained and share their unique perspectives on the spooky and strange. With new episodes streaming weekly from the United Kingdom, you won’t want to miss a single bone-chilling moment. So, grab your headphones and get ...

Commanded by Captain Howes Norris, the Sharon headed for the whaling grounds of the northwestern Pacific. At Pohnpei Island, 12 men from the Sharon deserted the ship, leaving her critically shorthanded. After steering for New Zealand to recruit more crew, the men on lookout raised a school of sperm whales. Two boats gave chase, each with a crew of six. Five men were left on board the Sharon: Norris, three pacific Islanders, and a Portuguese boy named Manuel.