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For the first time, the full story of a crime that has haunted New England since 1873. The cold-blooded ax murder of two innocent Norwegian women at their island home off the coast of New Hampshire has gripped the region since 1873, beguiling tourists, inspiring artists, and fueling conspiracy theorists. The killer, a handsome Prussian fisherman down on his luck, was quickly captured, convicted in a widely publicized trial, and hanged in an unforgettable gallows spectacle.

“Les Standiford’s account of the decades-long attempt to solve the murder of Adam Walsh is chilling, heartbreaking, hopeful, and as relentlessly suspenseful as anything I’ve ever read. A triumph in every way.” —Dennis Lehane, author of Mystic River “The most significant missing child...

This is the first truly comprehensive book examining the life and career of the murderer who has become one of America's great supervillains. It reveals not only the true story but how the legend evolved, taking advantage of hundreds of primary sources that have never been examined before, including legal documents, letters, articles, and records that have been buried in archives for more than a century.

A Daily Telegraph and BBC History Magazine Book of the Year 'Popular history at its best' Spectator 'Boisterous… replete with stabbings, bashing and thumping' Daily Mail 'A cocktail of brutal, tragic, and fascinating true crime from the era of the Tudors and Stuarts. This dark history at its...

‘Grimly fascinating … engrossing’ Daily Mail NINE HISTORIC CRIMES. ONE FAMILIAR OBSESSION. In early modern England, murder truly was most foul. Trials were gossipy events packed to the rafters with noisome spectators. Executions were public proceedings which promised not only gore, but...

*NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* “An expert, extremely detailed account of John Adams’ finest hour.”—Kirkus Reviews Honoring the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Massacre The New York Times bestselling author of Lincoln’s Last Trial and host of LivePD Dan Abrams and David Fisher tell...

'A superb book’ – Observer ‘Gripping, vivid and compelling’ – The Critic ‘Humane, absorbing and meticulous’ – New Statesman ‘An extraordinary book’ James O’Brien, TLS Three Weeks in July is the extraordinary and definitive account of the events of the 7/7 London bombings...

Welcome to the world of private investigations! My name is Adam Visnic, and I've been a private investigator for nearly 20 years. I've seen it all, from infidelity cases to insurance fraud. In this channel, I'll share my insights and expertise on how modern private detectives crack the case, find the facts, and solve our clients' problems in real life. Whether you're a business owner, a victim of crime, or just curious about the private investigations industry, I hope you'll find my videos informative and entertaining.

With morbid tales of war and plague, duels and executions, suicides and séances, Toronto’s past is filled with stories whose endings were anything but peaceful. The Toronto Book of the Dead delves into these: from ancient First Nations burial mounds to the grisly murder of Toronto’s first lighthouse keeper; from the rise and fall of the city’s greatest Victorian baseball star to the final days of the world’s most notorious anarchist.

400 Things Cops Know shows police work on the inside, from the viewpoint of the regular cop on the beat - a profession that can range from rewarding to bizarre to terrifying, all within the course of an eight-hour shift. Written by veteran police sergeant Adam Plantinga, 400 Things Cops Know brings the listener into life the way cops experience it - a life of danger, frustration, occasional triumph, and plenty of grindingly hard routine work.

Illegal and Illogical isn’t your usual stupid criminal podcast. Here we'll tell you about, yes, stupid criminals, but also stupid laws around the country and maybe even the world. It’s just us, a local cop and an attorney, a married couple, and our perspective on stupid crime.

Adam Shand At Large is a deep dive into the world of a working true crime journalist. Shand will introduce listeners to an eclectic cast of characters seeking justice or simply an opportunity to tell their stories. These are long term investigations that Adam has followed or the true story behind the biggest crime news of the day. Adam Shand is one of Australia’s most accomplished true crime authors and podcasters. A Walkley Award winner, Adam has worked in television, print and radio, while publishing six true crime books. He also creates podcasts for the NSW and Victoria Police Forces.

As Australia sank into the darkest days of the Great Depression, a succession of bloody mysteries grabbed headlines and gripped the country. The Hammer Horror, The Bungendore Bones, The Park Demon, The Human Glove and The Pyjama Girl—these were just some of the grisly cases that had to be solved by the Sydney detectives of The Murder Squad. The Murder Squad reopens the files on Australia's most chilling forgotten crimes to ask who was guilty, who was innocent, and whether some cops were as dangerous as the monsters they were hunting.

In this compelling overview, Adam Jones outlines the history and current extent of key crimes against humanity, and highlights the efforts of popular movements to suppress them. Using examples ranging from the genocides in Darfur and Rwanda to the sex trade of Eastern Europe and the use of torture in the war on terror, Jones explores the progress made in toughening international law, and the stumbling blocks which prevent full compliance with it. Coherent and revealing, this book is essential for anyone interested in the well-being of humanity.

Join investigative journalist Adam Shand each week as he takes you into his world of real crime, honed from forty years of covering Australia's biggest law and order stories. These are the firsthand stories of the cops, robbers, and victims who lived them.

They'll Never Hold Me is the true story of an antihero with a code of honour who captured the public's hearts and minds even as he enraged the cops and the establishment. Brilliantly researched and written by Michael Adams, of the Forgotten Australia podcast, this never-before-told tale takes us beyond the public adventures that made Simmo into Public Enemy No. 1 to reveal the haunting tragedies he was trying to outrun – and the terrible fate that even he might not escape.

As an American/British person I though what else would be better than to keep connected. during my show I’ll be talking about random topics from true life to music and movies. No celebrity’s, just normal people talking normal smack. my goal is to bring in an audience of people like myself to hear from your perspectives. So sit back, listen and enjoy to all upcoming episodes of tea and fried biscuit’s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A deeply researched account of the life and legacy of the man who defined the profession of private eye. Allan Pinkerton, the world's most famous private detective, has been an enduring source of fascination since the nineteenth century. But the details of his impact, business empire, and private life have been incomplete. Drawing on overlooked primary sources, Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones provides an authoritative account of the man and the Pinkerton National Detective Agency (PNDA).

The True Crime Catch Up is the weekly podcast from UK True Crime Podcast’s Adam Lloyd and British Murders’ Stuart Blues where they discuss the true crime stories that deserve your attention. Watch or listen every Wednesday as they unpick the stories that are gripping the nation, expose the details of untold misdemeanours and revisit the infamous crimes that made the headlines in years gone by. This is your one stop shop to get caught up on everything you need to know about the true crime stories that need your attention. Don't forget to follow the podcast and turn on notifications so you ...

Justice for Harmony: The Trials of Adam Montgomery" is a gripping and deeply investigative podcast that peels back the layers of a case that's captivated and horrified a nation. This meticulously researched series delves into the disappearance and tragic death of five-year-old Harmony Montgomery, and the subsequent trials of her father, Adam Montgomery. We seek to uncover the truth, analyze the failures in the system, and expose the grim realities of this haunting story. Join us as we navigate this labyrinth of evidence and testimonies, relentlessly pursuing justice for Harmony.