Books like Crimes of Passion by Howard Engel
In *Crimes of Passion*, celebrated crime archivist Howard Engel turns his analytical eye to the raw, emotion‑driven murders that have baffled society and courts alike. Drawing from a range of true‑crime case studies—including the tragic stories of Maria Manning, Edith Thompson, Ruth Ellis, Lord Broughton, Dr. Crippin and O.J. Simpson—Engel explores how betrayal, jealousy and heartbreak transform ordinary people into killers. Against a backdrop of historical context and legal nuance, he provides a factual, compelling look at the human impulses behind murder.
Engel’s examination remains grounded in documented evidence, offering readers a clear, concise overview of how these passion‑driven crimes have been perceived and prosecuted across different jurisdictions.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Howard Engel
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