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This true crime book gives you the inside track on the latest developments in murder and mayhem with its retelling of some chilling crimes accompanied by full-color illustrations. Author John Marlowe specializes in concise yet detailed case-by-case examinations from the world of extreme human behavior. Here, he presents a carefully chosen cross section of depraved modern criminals and examines their crimes and how they were brought to justice. Publisher's description.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: John Marlowe
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