Download or read book British Serial Killers Volume 2 written by Roger Harrington and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BRITISH SERIAL KILLERS VOLUME 2: Yorkshire Ripper and Harold Shipman - 2 Books in 1 Featuring... *Yorkshire Ripper*Harold Shipman 2 Great Books in 1! Yorkshire Ripper June 2nd, 1946. Peter William Sutcliffe was born to parents Kathleen and John Sutcliffe in the working class area of Bingley, Yorkshire. Considered by both of his parents to be a perfect baby, both his mother and father had their own expectations for what their first-born son was to become in later life. John, his father, wanted Peter to grow up to become a real man's man. A working class; local lad who would enjoy beer, football, weightlifting and an all-round extroverted lifestyle. His mother, Kathleen, had expectations of her son becoming a gentleman. A respectable boy who treated people properly and always made time for others. To the shock of both of his parents, Peter grew to be neither of these things. As a youngster, he was a quiet, introverted boy. He rarely associated with other children during his primary school years, and instead opted for a more indoor lifestyle. He wasn't like the rest of the children who played sports together or chased after girls. He was considered to be something else entirely. To everyone else, he was an everyday, working class gentleman who could do no harm to anyone. Peter Sutcliffe would later come to be known as the Yorkshire Ripper; the man who terrorized the north of England in a series of vicious killings spanned six years. Harold Shipman As a society, we are conditioned to believe that doctors will do their utmost to nurture our well-being, and protect our lives. We implicitly trust that people only go into such professions to care for their patients in a loving and attentive manner. Very few of us would suspect that someone claiming to promote our health would not do everything in their power to ensure our survival; and even fewer of us would suspect that someone whose job it is to keep us safe, would actively want to harm us. That blind trust is exactly the mentality that led to over 200 people being murdered at the hands of Britain's most prolific serial killer, Doctor Harold Fredrick Shipman. Shipman used the trust of his patients as a weapon against them. He managed to avoid detection as a murderer for almost 30 years by putting on a convincing performance as a conscientious caregiver. The depth and breadth of the Shipman case was so great that it didn't even seem real. His activities led to unnerving questions of whether we ever really know someone, whether we can really trust those we are told we should trust, and whether we are ever really safe from harm.
Download or read book British Killers Volume 2 written by Guy Hadleigh and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-01-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BRITISH KILLERS - VOLUME 2 This book tells the story of 9 true crimes, and the events around them, which took place in the UK and captured the attention of the British media and public at the time. *Dead In Devils Dyke David Lashley was a violent rapist with a deep hatred of blonde women, so when the beautiful Australian heiress Janie Shepherd went missing in February 1977, he was soon a suspect. *The Stockwell Strangler During the heatwave of 1986 a serial killer was on the loose in South London - a cruel, perverted maniac who selected his victims from the weak, the sick and the elderly who made the fatal mistake of leaving their windows open at night. *The Child Killer of Cannock Chase It was every mother's nightmare. A child was missing. But the horror was only just beginning; over the next two years to more girls would be found dead at the same beauty spot. *Butchers of the Boarded Barn On 5 November 1979 a beautiful Tudor country house called Boarded Barn Cottage, near Congleton in Cheshire, was the scene of a brutal double slaying. *The Killer Salesman John Cannan and was a good-looking, smart, smooth talking car salesman. But behind his personable facade lay a cruel and sadistic sex killer. *Massacre at Pottery Cottage Pottery cottage, nestling on the edge of the Peak District, was a peaceful, happy home until the winter of 1977 when "Mad Billy" Hughes came to stay. *"I Got Away With Murder" It took three trials to clear Donald Hume of murder, and he was released in 1958. But he had been guilty all along, and soon resumed his murderous career. *Killer Kidnapper In 1981 Keith Rose killed a woman in a bungled kidnap attempt. But he was never caught. So eight years later he tried again, this time successfully kidnapping a wealthy businessman. *Murder at the Seaside A pretty three-year-old girl had disappeared from a holiday caravan in Great Yarmouth. As police searched the area, fears for her safety grew.
Download or read book Murders in Volume 2 written by Elizabeth Daly and published by Felony & Mayhem Press. This book was released on 2012-12-15 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Agatha Christie’s favorite American author—an amateur detective examines the mysterious reappearance of a woman who vanished 100 years ago. One hundred years earlier, a beautiful guest had disappeared from the wealthy Vauregard household, along with the second volume in a set of the collected works of Byron. Improbably enough, both guest and book seem to have reappeared, with neither having aged a day. The elderly Mr. Vauregard is inclined to believe the young woman’s story of having vacationed on an astral plane. But his dubious niece calls in Henry Gamadge, gentleman-sleuth, expert in rare books, and sufficiently well-bred to avoid distressing the Vauregard sensibilities. As Gamadge soon discovers, the household includes an aging actress with ties to a spiritualist sect and a shy beauty with a shady (if crippled) fiancé. As always in this delightful series, Gamadge comes up trumps, but only after careful study of the other players’ cards. “Delightfully original and suavely written.” —New York Times
Download or read book Britain s Forgotten Serial Killer written by John Lucas and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This true crime biography reveals the full story of a remorseless serial killer once proclaimed the most dangerous man in Britain—and where he is now. For a few days in the winter of 1975, it looked as though police had unmasked a serial killer whose reign of terror was unprecedented in British crime history. Convicted of three killings, suspected of another eight, Patrick Mackay was dubbed the Monster of Belgravia, the Devil’s Disciple, and simply The Psychopath. The Nazi-obsessed alcoholic had stalked the upmarket streets of West London hunting for victims, and gruesomely murdered a priest he had once befriended in Kent. Yet many of his suspected murders remain unsolved to this day. Not long after his conviction, the public outrage at his crimes faded. Now, after more than forty years behind bars, Mackay has been allowed to change his name and transfer to an open prison—steps that put him closer to freedom. For the first time, Britain’s Forgotten Serial Killer reveals the full, untold story of Patrick Mackay and the many still-unsolved murders linked to his case.Serial killer Patrick Mackay was dubbed the most dangerous man in Britain when he appeared in court in 1975 charged with three killings, including the axe murder of a priest. The Nazi-obsessed alcoholic had stalked the upmarket streets of West London hunting for victims and was suspected of at least eight further murders. Now, after more than 40 years behind bars, where he has shunned publicity, Mackay has been allowed to change his name and win the right to live in an open prison - bringing him one step closer to freedom. For the first time, Britain’s Forgotten Serial Killer reveals the full, untold story of Patrick Mackay and the many still-unsolved murders linked to his case.
Download or read book The Big Book of Serial Killers written by Jack Rosewood and published by An Encyclopedia of Serial Killers. This book was released on 2023-03-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is little more terrifying than those who hunt, stalk and snatch their prey under the cloak of darkness. These hunters search not for animals, but for the touch, taste, and empowerment of human flesh. They are cannibals, vampires and monsters, and they walk among us. These serial killers are not mythical beasts with horns and shaggy hair. They are people living in society, going about their day-to-day activities until nightfall. They are the Dennis Rader's, the fathers, husbands, church-going members of the community. This A-Z encyclopedia of 150 serial killers is the ideal reference book. Included are the most famous true crime serial killers, like Jeffrey Dahmer, John Wayne Gacy, and Richard Ramirez, and not to mention the women who kill, such as Aileen Wuornos and Martha Rendell. There are also lesser-known serial killers, covering many countries around the world, so the range is broad. Each of the serial killer files includes information on when and how they killed the victims, the background of each killer, or the suspects in some cases such as the Zodiac killer, their trials and punishments. For some, there are chilling quotes by the killers themselves. The Big Book of Serial Killers is an easy-to-follow collection of information on the world's most heinous murderers.
Download or read book A History Of British Serial Killing written by David Wilson and published by Sphere. This book was released on 2009-10-15 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive history of British serial killing 1888-2008 - by the UK's leading expert In this fascinating and informative book, Professor David Wilson tells the stories of Britain's serial killers from Jack the Ripper to the extraordinary Suffolk Murders case. David Wilson has worked as a Prison Governor and as a profiler, and has been described as the UK's leading expert on serial killers. His work has led him to meet several of the UK's deadliest killers, and build up fascinating insights into what makes a serial killer - and who they are most likely to target. A vivid narrative history and a call for prison and social reform, Professor Wilson's new book is a powerful and gripping investigation of Britain's serial murderers.
Download or read book Killer Book of Serial Killers written by Tom Philbin and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Killer Book of Serial Killers is the ultimate resource (and gift) for any true crime fan and student of the bizarre world of serial killers. Filled with stories, trivia, quizzes, quotes, photos, and odd facts about the world's most notorious murderers, this is the perfect bathroom reader for anyone fascinated with serial killers. The stories and trivia cover such killers as: John Wayne Gacy Ted Bundy The BTK Killer Jack the Ripper The Green River Killer Serial killers around the world And many more Bathroom readers have enjoyed considerable success as a format, selling millions of copies. The Killer Book series brings this format to the rabid true crime audience. Including more than 40 black & white photos, this is a must for true crime fans.
Download or read book Serial Killers written by William Murray and published by Canary Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delves into the minds and crimes of the most dangerous and disturbed people who ever lived.
Download or read book The Popular Radical Press in Britain 1811 1821 Vol 2 written by Paul Keen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The radical weekly newspaper or pamphlet was the leading print organ of popular radical expression during what has been called the "heroic age of popular Radicalism"; the public agitation for parlimentary reform between 1815 and 1820. This work reprints the original runs of the rarest periodicals.
Download or read book Orrible British True Crime Volume 2 written by Ben Oakley and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-03-09 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 15 Orrible British True Crime Stories!From the 18th Century to the 21st, a bonanza collection of 15 short British true crime stories covering murder, witchcraft, robbery, serial killers, and a body in a tree! The Beenham Murders - A child killer claimed two young lives, shocking a small Berkshire village, but the killer was a local who had already claimed another victim six months earlier, and would escape justice for 45 years. Largest Cash Robbery in UK History - What do a car salesman, a garage owner, a roofer, a doorman, an insider, a company director and two MMA fighters have in common? Together, they pulled off the largest cash robbery in UK history. The Blackout Killer - During wartime London, as the German bombs were raining down, a serial killer was at work who brought a new kind of darkness to the cold and lonely streets of the British Capital. Burning of Mary Channing - A young woman obsessed with free money, parties, and multiple lovers, poisoned her husband, and was burned at the stake for her troubles in front of thousands of people. Peter Tobin & Bible John - Three murders in the late 1960s linked to the mysterious Bible John remain unsolved to this day, with a strong suspicion that serial killer Peter Tobin was the man behind the unidentified murderer. Notting Hill Murder of Vera Page - A ten-year-old girl was abducted and murdered in Notting Hill, leading to a 100-year-old cold case, which despite a strong suspect and solid investigatory work, remains officially unsolved to this day. The Bikini Bloodbath Murder - On the hottest day of the century, a woman sunbathing in her bikini had her throat cut by an unidentified attacker, then left in a pool of blood for her husband to find. + EIGHT MORE varied British true crime stories including murder, robbery, serial killers and mysteries! Perfect for late night reading or a quick tale at lunchtime. ^^^SCROLL UP TO GET YOUR COPY NOW!^^^ Follow Ben Oakley on Amazon to be informed of new releases.
Download or read book The Lost City of Z written by David Grann and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2010-01-26 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Killers of the Flower Moon comes a masterpiece of narrative nonfiction that unravels the greatest exploration mystery of the twentieth century—the story of the legendary British explorer who ventured into the Amazon jungle in search of a fabled civilization and never returned. “Suspenseful…rollicking.” —The New York Times In 1925, Percy Fawcett went into the Amazon jungle, in search of a fabled civilization. He never returned. Over the years countless perished trying to find evidence of his party and the place he called “The Lost City of Z.” In this masterpiece, journalist David Grann interweaves the spellbinding stories of Fawcett’s quest for “Z” and his own journey into the deadly jungle. Look for David Grann’s new book, The Wager, coming in April 2023!
Download or read book A History of England Volume 2 written by Clayton Roberts and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 725 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A History of England, Volume 2 (1688 to the Present), focuses on the key events and themes of English history since 1688. Topics include Britain's emergence as a great power in the 18th century, the American War for Independence, the Industrial Revolution, and the economic crisis of the 1970s.
Download or read book Hunters and Killers written by Norman Polmar and published by US Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with anti-U-Boat efforts during the Battle of the Atlantic of World War II and ending with newly-developed tactics of the 21st Century, the authors examine the many facets of anti-submarine warfare.
Download or read book In Cold Blood written by Truman Capote and published by Modern Library. This book was released on 2013-02-19 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time From the Modern Library’s new set of beautifully repackaged hardcover classics by Truman Capote—also available are Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Other Voices, Other Rooms (in one volume), Portraits and Observations, and The Complete Stories Truman Capote’s masterpiece, In Cold Blood, created a sensation when it was first published, serially, in The New Yorker in 1965. The intensively researched, atmospheric narrative of the lives of the Clutter family of Holcomb, Kansas, and of the two men, Richard Eugene Hickock and Perry Edward Smith, who brutally killed them on the night of November 15, 1959, is the seminal work of the “new journalism.” Perry Smith is one of the great dark characters of American literature, full of contradictory emotions. “I thought he was a very nice gentleman,” he says of Herb Clutter. “Soft-spoken. I thought so right up to the moment I cut his throat.” Told in chapters that alternate between the Clutter household and the approach of Smith and Hickock in their black Chevrolet, then between the investigation of the case and the killers’ flight, Capote’s account is so detailed that the reader comes to feel almost like a participant in the events.
Download or read book Serial Killers and the Phenomenon of Serial Murder written by David Wilson and published by Waterside Press. This book was released on 2015-07-28 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A superbly targeted resource for those learning about serial killings. Serial Killers and the Phenomenon of Serial Murder examines and analyses some of the best known (as well as lesser) cases from English criminal history, ancient and modern. It looks at the lifestyles, backgrounds and activities of those who become serial killers and identifies clear categories of individuals into which most serial killers fall. Led by Professor David Wilson the authors are all experts and teachers concerning the ever-intriguing subject of serial killing: why, when and how it happens and whether it can be predicted. Taking some of the leading cases from English law and abroad they demonstrate the patterns that emerge in the lives and backgrounds of those who kill a number of times over a period. The book is designed for those studying the topic at advanced level, whether as an academic discipline on one of the many courses now run by universities and colleges or as a private quest for understanding. It contains notes on key terms and explanations of topics such as co-activation, Munchausen syndrome, cooling-off period, psychopathy checklist, social construction, case linkage, family annihilation, activity space, rational choice theory, medicalisation and rendezvous discipline. As the first textbook of its kind it will be an invaluable resource for teachers and students of serious crime.
Download or read book British Murders Volume Two written by John J Eddleston and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-11-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second book in the Central England series. Covers cases from 1901 to 1969
Download or read book Transformation A Personal Journey Through the British Transformers Comic Volume 2 1987 1989 written by Stuart Webb and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By 1987, the British Transformers was at the peak of its powers. Alternating between US reprints showing the struggle for leadership within the Autobot and Decepticon forces and UK material dealing with the insane future Decepticon Galvatron's attempts to rule yesterday, what had started as a toy advert had become a sprawling space opera seared into the minds of an entire generation. Stuart Webb was one such reader, and in 2012 he began a journey looking through every single issue of the series, commenting on its highs and lows. He became the first person to look at every backup strip and editorial and how they worked together to create the most thorough exploration of a publishing phenomenon ever undertaken. It's also highly personal, full of humour and silliness and even the occasionally thoughtful moment. The final result is an essential read, not just for Transformers fans, but also for those interested in the history of Marvel UK and the impact this simple little comic had on an entire generation.