American Murder: Criminals, Crimes, and the Media
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Investigating the way Hollywood scoops up notorious criminals and turns them into legends, this entertaining who's who guide provides thumbnail sketches of such killers as Ma Barker, Black Beard, Al Capone, John Wesley Hardin, and Charles Starkweather.
Noting that some figures are glamorized in popular culture (Jesse James), while others are demonized (Charles Manson), this encyclopedic collection explores the legends' emotional truths as depicted in movies, stories, and songs. Facts of the real cases behind these notorious criminals are also presented, including the landmark rulings that pioneered new approaches to criminal justice.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1578591910
ISBN13:9781578591916
Release Date:February 2008
Publisher:Visible Ink Press
Length:448 Pages
Weight:2.02 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 7.3" x 9.2"
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