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The Watts family murders

2024
This title explores the story of Chris Watts, who appeared to be a picture-perfect family man until he murdered his pregnant wife and two young daughters. The book discusses the couple's relationship, police investigations, and the societal impacts of the crime. Features include a glossary, a timeline, references, websites, source notes, and an index.

The Unabomber

2024
This title examines Ted Kaczynski and his 17-year bombing campaign, covering the FBI's enormous effort to identify him, his notorious manifesto, and how his own family eventually helped bring him to justice. Features include a glossary, a timeline, references, websites, source notes, and an index.

The Olympic Park bombing

2024
This title examines the crimes of Eric Robert Rudolph, the bomber whose attack on the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, gained worldwide attention. Readers will learn about the massive manhunt for Rudolph, his years in hiding, and how he was finally captured. Features include a glossary, a timeline, references, websites, source notes, and an index.

The murder of Laci Peterson

2024
This title dives into the tragic disappearance and death of a young mother-to-be. Readers will learn about Laci Peterson's life, the massive search launched by her friends and family, and the fight for justice in the wake of her murder. Features include a glossary, a timeline, references, websites, source notes, and an index.

The murder of JonBen?t Ramsey

2024
This title takes a close look at the horrific murder of a six-year-old girl that stunned the world. Readers will learn about JonBen?t Ramsey's tragic death, the heavily scrutinized police investigation, and the media storm that followed. Features include a glossary, a timeline, references, websites, source notes, and an index.

The murder of Gianni Versace

2024
This title explores the story of Andrew Cunanan, who murdered five men, including world-famous fashion designer Gianni Versace, before taking his own life. The book discusses the national manhunt for Cunanan, police investigations, and conspiracy theories about the killer's unknown motives. Features include a glossary, a timeline, references, websites, source notes, and an index.

Jeffrey Dahmer

2024
This title explores the story of the infamous serial killer and his gruesome crimes. It discusses the killer's early life and behavior, along with police investigations and the societal impacts of Dahmer's crimes. Features include a glossary, a timeline, references, websites, source notes, and an index.

The Casey Anthony murder case

2024
This title explores the story of Casey Anthony, a young mother accused of murdering her daughter in Florida. It discusses police investigations, the evidence in the case, and Anthony's trial and its societal impacts. Features include a glossary, a timeline, references, websites, source notes, and an index.

The Gardner museum heist

"'The Gardner Museum Heist' explores all sides of this famously unsolved crime. It discusses police investigations, conspiracy theories, and more"--Provided by publisher.
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The murders of Tupac and Biggie

"'The Murders of Tupac and Biggie' explores all sides of the unsolved murders of two famous rappers. It discusses police investigations, conspiracy theories, the history behind the two rappers' impactful careers and rivalry, and more"--Provided by publisher.
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