Male–Male Murder

Male–Male Murder
Author: Russell P. Dobash
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2020-06-09
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1000089053

In Male–Male Murder, Dobash and Dobash – experienced researchers, award winning authors and long-time collaborators use evidence from their Murder Study to examine 424 men who murdered another man. Using both quantitative and qualitative data drawn from a wider study of 866 homicide casefiles and 200 in-depth interviews with murderers in prison, they focus on Five Types of male–male murder: confrontational/fighters; murder for money/financial gain; murder between men in the family; sexual murder between men; murder of older men. Each type is examined in depth and detail in a separate chapter that begins with a brief overview of relevant research and is followed by a comprehensive examination of the murder event including subtypes that illustrate the diversity within each type of murder. Following the examination of the five types of male–male murder, the focus turns to the lifecourse of the perpetrators including childhood, adulthood, and their time in prison. Lastly, the reflect on the body of findings from the Murder Study, and stress the importance of gender in understanding these lethal events. The Dobashes bring their research skills and insights to the complex task of covering the entire scope of homicide cases in which men murder men. This is an essential text for students, professionals, policy makers, and researchers studying violence, gender, and homicide.

Presumed Guilty

Presumed Guilty
Author: Matt Dalton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2005-12-23
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 1416526927

No one knows the story behind the sensational headlines of the Scott Peterson murder trial better than defense attorney Matt Dalton. For six straight months after Peterson's arrest, Dalton was the defense's only full-time investigative attorney on the case. During that time, he lived in Modesto and investigated every element of the case, interviewing scores of witnesses, reviewing more than 35,000 pages of police documents, and meeting almost daily with Scott Peterson in jail. What he has uncovered will astound even the most informed observers of the Laci Peterson murder case and challenge the most deeply held beliefs about what really happened to Laci Peterson on Christmas Eve, 2002. This is the first book to go inside the Peterson defense team, and the only book to detail all the evidence that the jury did not hear -- evidence that might have led to Scott Peterson's acquittal, and that will surely play a crucial part in his pending appeals. Among the revelations in Presumed Guilty: Reports from numerous witnesses who saw Laci Peterson alive and well the morning of December 24, after the police claim Scott Peterson had already killed her; none of them testified at trial The story of another woman, eight months pregnant, who was harassed by two men the morning of December 24 only five blocks from the Peterson home The burglary that reportedly occurred directly across the street from the Peterson home on the morning of December 24, and the confessed burglars' questionable claims that the burglary happened days later Previously unreported details of the autopsy reports on Laci Peterson and her son, which cast strong doubts on key elements of the prosecution's case The disappearances of six pregnant women, in addition to Laci, reported missing and presumed dead within eighty miles of Modesto between 1999 and 2002 Compelling, provocative, disturbing, Presumed Guilty is the fascinating story of one lawyer's relentless efforts to find the truth behind one of the most complex and notorious murder cases in American history.

The Unsolved Murder of a U. S. Citizen by China (Taiwan) C. I. A. in U. S. A.

The Unsolved Murder of a U. S. Citizen by China (Taiwan) C. I. A. in U. S. A.
Author: George K. F. Wang
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 139
Release: 2000
Genre: History
ISBN: 0595149073

This book analyzes the historical elements of Henry Liu's murder, his involvement with the Kuomintang, and the nefarious ways in which the Taiwanese secret police have infiltrated America. It is my intention that American readers who are unfamiliar with Chinese ways and customs will be inspired by this book, especially when observing the present crisis and mounting tensions between the U.S. and mainland China.

The Natashas

The Natashas
Author: Victor Malarek
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2011-09
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1611453267

A blistering, eye-opening look at the horrific global phenomenon of sexual trafficking... This is 21st century slavery.

Murder, Majorcan Style

Murder, Majorcan Style
Author: Roderic Jeffries
Publisher: Severn House/ORIM
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2012-07-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1780103387

An Inspector Alvarez Mystery - Inspector Alvarez is just considering whether he can surreptitiously leave work early when a colleague calls to tell him that an Englishman has been found dead in his car in his garage, the engine on and the tank empty. Alvarez, chafing over the prospect of an evening on the job, proceeds to the scene, but his hopes of a quick and easy case are dashed - for while the man was found in a car full of fumes, it appears the cause of death was not carbon-monoxide poisoning . . .

The Handbook of Homicide

The Handbook of Homicide
Author: Fiona Brookman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 890
Release: 2017-03-16
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1118924495

The Handbook of Homicide presents a series of original essays by renowned authors from around the world, reflecting the latest scholarship on the nature, causes, and patterns of homicide, as well as policies and practices for its investigation and prevention. Includes comprehensive coverage of the complex phenomenon of homicide and its various forms Features original contributions from an esteemed team of global experts and scholars with chapters highlighting the authors’ original research Represents the first internationally-focused collection of the latest research on the nature and causes of homicide Covers both the causes and dynamics of homicide, as well as policies and practices intended to address it

The Status Civilization

The Status Civilization
Author: Robert Sheckley
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2015-03-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1504013549

On a savage prison planet, a reluctant killer searches for his memory He awakes in the cell, his mind blank save for a faint memory of standing over a dead man with a gun. Guilty of murder, his brain has been wiped, and he has been transported to Omega, the prison planet, where evil is worshipped as a god. His jailers inform him of his name, Will Barrent, his crime, and the average life expectancy in his new home: three years. Every day will be a battle for survival, and one day, he will lose. Although run by criminals, Omega is hardly lawless. The population has been divided into an intricate caste system, and Barrent is on the bottom. The only way to advance in rank is to kill. While Barrent knows in his bones that he is no murderer, he sees no alternative but to give in to the crime that sent him here. He will kill if he must, but he will never lose himself again.

The Gallery and Murder

The Gallery and Murder
Author: T M Goble
Publisher: The Creative Peak
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2024-02-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 191574220X

In the captivating English murder mystery, "The Gallery and Murder," Jenny, a woman who has chosen the tranquillity of the village of Peaklow as her home after a lifetime of globetrotting, finds herself drawn into a web of strange local behaviours and unsettling events that threaten to shatter the serenity she sought. Amidst the picturesque charm of Peaklow, Jenny encounters oddities that raise her concern, causing her to question the idyllic facade of the village. The local builder, a charming man who recently completed renovations on her cottage, meets a grim fate as he is discovered dead. The circumstances surrounding his demise are shrouded in uncertainty, with authorities unable to definitively determine whether it was an accident or murder. As tensions mount in the village, a break-in at Jenny's premises further rattles her spirit and casts a shadow over her fresh start in life. The once-welcoming community now eyes her with suspicion, as the police turn their attention to this newcomer in their search for answers. In "The Gallery and Murder," Jenny's pursuit of a tranquil life in Peaklow takes a chilling turn as she becomes entangled in a complex mystery that threatens to unravel the very fabric of the village. With uncertainty looming around every corner and the weight of suspicion pressing upon her, she must uncover the truth to clear her name and restore the peace she so eagerly sought. Join Jenny as she navigates the enigmatic world of Peaklow, where secrets are buried deep, and the line between friend and foe blurs in the pursuit of justice. Will she be able to unveil the dark secrets hidden within the gallery, or will her quest for answers lead her into even greater danger? "The Gallery and Murder" is a gripping tale of suspense, deceit, and the enduring quest for truth in the face of adversity.

Living with Fear

Living with Fear
Author: J.I. Granville
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2020-04-06
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1645449106

LIVING WITH FEAR (A Quest for Survival) J. I. Granville Officer Mike dedicated himself to justice. During his twenty-four-year tour, he experienced twenty injuries! He was assaulted with fists, bricks, guns and even cars. - He was dragged down the street while making a drug arrest. - His rear window was blown out by a shotgun blast. - He was thrown from a second-floor landing. - His cruiser was hit head-on by a wrong-way driver. - His left bicep was torn while arresting a homicide suspect. - His windshield was struck by bullets during a high-speed chase. - His lungs burned when saving a child from a tenement fire. While serving, Mike was rewarded with smiles, gratitude and respect from: - A husband whose wife was revived by his CPR. - A young suicidal woman who wanted to know why he cared. - An inebriated man who appreciated Mike's respect. - A lost female driver safely escorted to a highway entrance. - A teenage addict who thanked Mike for buying her a Coke. - The families of homicide victims who found justice. - The suspects who were proven innocent. About the Author: J. I. Granville is a widow of a veteran police officer. She has one older brother and a twin sister (seven minutes younger). Her mother died from illness one month after her twelfth birthday. Her father was Thomas Granville, one of five brothers, who built the 1932 Gee Bee racing airplane flown by Jimmy Doolittle to win the world's land speed record. Years ago, J. I. Granville self-published a book, Farmers Take Flight, about the Gee Bee airplanes and the Golden Age of Aviation. She has one son and one daughter, each of whom blessed her with two grandchildren each. One of those four has made her a great-grandmother! J. I. Granville has been a waitress, a dental assistant, and a school bus driver. During her forty-years of driving, she has driven all ages from pre-school to her son's college hockey team. She has been a softball league coordinator, a scout den mother, a school reading volunteer, a community teen chaperone, a union steward and a writer of small articles printed in city newspapers and union newsletters. Until recently, she has always owned a dog—German short-hair Pointers, then Standard Poodles because the children had allergies. The death of her husband in 2016 ended their fifty-four-year marriage. They were high school sweethearts. For twenty-four of those years, they were members of the police blue brigade. Her book, Living with Fear, is a memoir—a dual autobiography/biography which creates one story about a dedicated police officer and his civilian partner— his wife. While he served on the front line, she served covertly, as she engaged a pernicious predator— fear. J. I. Granville discovered that if you live in fear, you will succumb. If you can learn to live with the fear, you can survive. She uses a pen name for three reasons. 1.) She wishes to protect her privacy. 2.) She does not wish to embarrass the city that did not clean its own house. 3.) She wants the reader to associate her family with any and all other police families. View the author's unboxing video HERE!!

The Mind of the Murderer

The Mind of the Murderer
Author: W. Lindesay Neustatter
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2021-05-25
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1504067274

This study by a British psychologist explores the relationship between mental illness, murder, and the Homicide Act of 1957. In 1957, a new bill went before Parliament addressing the use of capital punishment in cases of murder. It sparked a debate—as relevant today as it was then—about how to prosecute a killer who suffers a mental illness or disability. In order to shed light on the terms of this argument, psychologist W. L. Neustatter published this study of recent homicide cases that touched on the subject. Here, Neustatter examines the minds of murderers known to be schizophrenic or psychopathic, or suffer from such conditions as epilepsy or paranoia. He also looks at a case of murder under hypnosis; a man who made, then retracted, his guilty confession; and a variety of other cases that fall into a troubling grey area of culpability.