Madeleine Smith, a young woman from a prominent Glasgow family, stood accused of the murder of her lover. The evidence against her seemed overwhelming. But after what was described as Scotland's trial of the century, she received the verdict of 'not proven' and walked free. This book gives a picture of the events surrounding this infamous case.
Allan Pinkerton is famous as the founder of the detective agency that bears his name. This work gathers together some of the best of Pinkerton's writings, including accounts of how he foiled an attempt on the life of President Abraham Lincoln, his infiltration of the notorious Molly Maguires gang, and his dogged pursuit of Frank and Jesse James.
For over 25 years, charismatic Pentecostal evangelist Brother Tony Leyva used Christianity, the Bible, and his status as an annointed prophet of God to gain access to, seduce, and sexually assault the young sons of his enthralled followers in 23 states. This title looks at the multiple layers of this twisted evangelist's double life.
Contains a biography of one of Denver's original police officers, Sam Howe, upon whose crime studies this book is based. It details the evolution of Denver's prostitution, the gambling, the drug addicts, and the corrupt politicians and police who, palms outstretched, allowed it all to happen.
In June 1920, in Duluth, Minnesota, a mob of over 10,000 convened upon the police station, inflamed by the rumour that black circus workers had raped a white teenage girl - charges that would later be proven false. This memoir explores the perspectives of both the victims and the perpetrators of this crime.
Grant grew up in Copake New York on the family farm. When he files a complaint about the Judge he finds that only judges investigate judges in what he calls Club Justice. He calls for amending the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act of 1980 so the Justice Department investigates Federal Judges conduct.