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Murder cases of the twentieth century

biographies and bibliographies of 280 convicted or accused killers
1996
Presents essays on the life and crimes of 280 of the twentieth-century's most infamous murderers, arranged alphabetically by name, and including bibliographies of works written specifically about each case.

The O.J. Simpson murder trial

a headline court case
2001
An account of the criminal and civil trials of O.J. Simpson for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Readers are encouraged to form their own opinions about whether or not justice was done.

Spellbound

1988
Jason returns to the site of Karen's death with his new girlfriend and some friends from school, but tragedy strikes again and the group must discover what evil forces are lurking in Crystal Falls.

The dark and deadly pool

1992
Sixteen-year-old Mary Elizabeth's summer job at an expensive health club turns out to be more exciting than she bargained for when a series of mysterious events culminate in murder.

Children, violence, and murder

2001
Provides information about child violence, discussing the various sources of the problem, looking at various school shootings at Columbine and elsewhere, and considering ways to curtail violent behavior in children.

Crime and punishment

1981
Raskolnikov, a former Russian student, murders an old pawnbroker and her sister. The guilt with which he struggles results in a tragedy of tension and terror.

Serial murder

1997
Examines the psychology of the serial killer and the challenges such criminals present to law enforcement personnel.

Kids who kill

1997
Examines the causes, cases, and social and personal impact of the increasing incidence of murders being committed by children and teenagers.

Lieberman's day

1994
Chicago police sergeant Abe Liebermann is stunned early one morning to hear some of the worst news possible. His brother's son, David, has been murdered in a robbery the night before and David's pregnant wife, Carol, has been seriously wounded.

Forty whacks

new evidence in the life and legend of Lizzie Borden
1992
Presents new evidence in the case of Lizzie Bordon accused of killing her parents one hundred years ago, but acquitted, yet always presumed guilty.

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