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Deranged tracks the harrowing 1928 disappearance of Grace Budd, a young girl taken by an unknown visitor to the Budd household in New York. Over six years and through widespread media attention, the mystery is unraveled, revealing the horrific actions of Albert Fish, who was later convicted of multiple murders, including that of Grace. The book presents a chilling examination of one of America’s most deranged offenders and the investigative journey that brought his crimes to light.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Crime Fiction/Criminal Underworld
Authors: Harold Schechter
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