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On a cold, moonlit night in March 1873, a horrific double murder shattered the peace of Smutty-Nose Island, one of the Isles of Shoals off the coast of New Hampshire. In this haunting true account, Celia Thaxter—a resident of the Shoals and one of the first responders to the tragedy—recounts the chilling events with vivid clarity and emotional depth.

Finding Hester explores the untold story of Hester Leggatt, a woman who helped trick the Nazis, and is a fascinating listen for fans of West End musical Operation Mincemeat and anyone with an interest in women’s war stories. Operation Mincemeat is one of the stranger tales to come out of the Second World War. A corpse dressed as a British pilot was dropped in the ocean near Spain, with the forged documents he carried landing in the hands of the Germans to convince them to move their troops to the advantage of the allied forces.

What drives someone to commit the unthinkable? How do investigators piece together the truth from the chaos of a crime scene? Why are we so captivated by the darker aspects of human behavior? Caught takes you beyond the headlines and into the heart of some of the most compelling, yet overlooked, true crime cases. This book combines meticulous research with compassionate storytelling, ensuring the victims' stories are honored and remembered.

Frank Rosenthal was the mastermind behind the scenes of Las Vegas’ most famous casinos, running the Stardust and others like a well-oiled criminal machine. Known for his brilliant business acumen, he built a powerful empire without ever stepping into the spotlight. But his world slowly unraveled through betrayal, pressure from law enforcement, and internal mob conflicts. Despite surviving a near-fatal bombing, Frank’s fall from power was inevitable.

The modern American casino resort was born on a lonely stretch of road that, within a decade, would become known as the Las Vegas Strip. This was a place where America could cut loose, enjoying pleasures denied at home. As visitors flocked to Las Vegas, casinos became a business and then an industry. This book shares stories about how Las Vegas became—and stayed—America’s gambling capital, focusing on the casinos that made it famous and the hustlers, gangsters, number-crunchers, and dreamers who made them.

As a state trooper, debut author Barron Camp received one of the worst phone calls anyone can receive in his profession: His own brother was wanted by the police, and they needed Barron to help bring him to justice. A Brother’s Redemption is the thrilling, complex, and completely true story of two brothers from opposite sides of the law. Barron, the police officer, and Stephen, the felon. The book depicts a long, painful ordeal that afflicted an entire family and threatened to permanently rupture the relationship between the two brothers.

Criminal profiling―the delicate art of collecting and deciphering the psychological “fingerprints” of the monsters among us―holds an almost mythological status in pop culture. But what exactly is it, does it work, and why is the American public so entranced by it? In The Monsters We Make, prize-winning author Rachel Corbett explores how criminal profiling became one of society’s most seductive and quixotic undertakings through six significant moments in its history.

Lee Wenham was born to be an arch criminal. With his sticky fingers firmly placed in many illicit pies, Wenham, who comes from a notorious Gypsy family, was set for a life of crime. Now, in his 'no holds barred' memoir Lee details the hair-raising and often hilarious tales of his life of crime and how he became an integral part of the ill-fated Millennium Dome Diamond Heist as he and his gang attempted to steal jewellery worth a huge £350million.

Die 13 härtesten Gefängnisse der WeltHinter hohen Mauern und verschlossenen Türen existieren Orte, über die nur selten gesprochen wird – Orte, an denen Menschlichkeit oft an ihre Grenzen stößt. Dieses Buch nimmt den Leser mit auf eine erschütternde, packende und zugleich tiefgründige Reise durch die dreizehn härtesten Gefängnisse der Welt. Es zeigt, was wirklich geschieht, wenn Freiheit genommen, Kontrolle zur Allmacht wird und das System sich selbst genügt.

From street kid to mob associate, drug dealer to FBI informant, Henry Hill lived a life straight out of a crime thriller. In this fast-paced guide, we unpack the real story behind the man who inspired Goodfellas, exploring his rise, fall, and the chaos in between. It's the ultimate look at the cost of chasing the gangster dream.

Ex criminales cuentan su vida antes ,durante y después de la prisión ....estás son sus historias .

Life can change in a heartbeat. And recovery from trauma is possible. On Halloween night 1985, Susan Williams’ life changed forever when her father, LAPD Detective Thomas C. Williams, was ambushed and killed. This compelling story of Susan’s (and her family’s) loss and the road to recovery from trauma provides hope and practical guidance for others whose lives have been touched by violence and loss.

The Charity Con: Philanthropy’s Dark Underbelly is a raw, step-by-step guide to understanding how charity fraud is conceived, executed, and inevitably exposed. Written from the jail cell of Rick, a disgraced nonprofit founder, this book pulls back the curtain on the dark side of philanthropy. It is both a confession and a cautionary tale, blending meticulous details of fraudulent schemes with hard-learned lessons about the vulnerabilities that lead to capture.

JoeStories to podcast, który zabierze Cię w podróż przez mroczne zakamarki prawdziwego życia. Łukasz Barton łączy pasję do true crime, zaskakujących historii i inspirujących życiorysów, tworząc opowieści pełne emocji, które potrafią wstrząsnąć bardziej niż fikcja. Posłuchaj, jeśli szukasz czegoś, co naprawdę Cię poruszy.

Welcome to Cryptic Minds—a podcast that dives into the strange, unsolved, and unexplained. Hosted by Allie with a new co-host each week, we explore cold cases, disappearances, cryptids, conspiracies, and eerie events. Each episode is a blend of immersive storytelling, thoughtful conversation, and theories that will leave you questioning what you thought you knew. If you’re drawn to the unexplained, the unsettling, and the shadowy spaces between fact and folklore—you’ve found your people. New episodes every Monday. Stay curious. Stay cautious. Stay cryptic.

Where history haunts & shadows speak

Morts Suspectes est une série de podcast qui explore les morts les plus troublantes de notre histoire. Coluche, Epstein, Robert Boulin, Prigojine, Bérégovoy, JFK, De Dieuleveult… Des affaires souvent classées trop vite, qui laissent derrière elles un sillage de doutes, de contradictions et de silences gênés. Chaque épisode retrace le contexte, les faits établis, les pistes évoquées ou oubliées. Entre vérité, fantasmes et manipulations… où se cache la réalité ?Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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Behind the Tape is a true-crime podcast hosted by real cops Jim Daigle and Jay Yarbrough. From current events and wild stories to mental health in law enforcement and case breakdowns, they bring raw, real insight from behind the scenes. Tune in for laughs, lessons, and life ”Behind the Tape.”

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