Books like In broad daylight by Harry N. MacLean
In *In Broad Daylight* the reader follows the unsettling story of a man who haunted the residents of Skidmore, Missouri, committing a series of murders and sexual crimes over several years. The case study details how the community, despite witnessing the killings, remained silent and no one was ever charged with the offender’s death. The narrative examines the local vigilance committees and the broader context of crime victimhood in the United States, specifically focusing on the danger of mob justice and the challenges of prosecuting serial offenders.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Crime Fiction/Criminal Underworld
Authors: Harry N. MacLean
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