Rebecca Abbott Doisy was a student at the University of Missouri in Columbia. On August 5, 1976, she mysteriously disappeared. "Becky" was last seen with Johnny Wright. The cops had their eye on Wright, but there wasn't enough evidence to turn the corner on a murder warrant. Then, nine years later, William Simmons got busted for an unrelated matter in St. Louis. Fearing he might be going back to prison, Simmons "offered" what he knew about that "St. Louis girl who went missing in Columbia ...

Delve into the gripping true crime narrative of 'Life of Murder' by retired Judge Gary Oxenhandler, published by Cincinnati Book Publishing. This compelling account chronicles the haunting 1976 disappearance of University of Missouri student Rebecca Abbott Doisy and the relentless 35-year pursuit of justice that followed. Through meticulous storytelling, Oxenhandler, who presided over the final trial, weaves together the intricate threads of this cold case - from the initial investigation ...

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING MICHAEL B. JORDAN AND JAMIE FOXX • A powerful true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us, and a clarion call to fix our broken system of justice—from one of the most brilliant and influential lawyers of our time.“[Bryan Stevenson’s] dedication to fighting for justice and equality has inspired me and many others and made a lasting impact on our country.”—John LegendNAMED ONE OF THE MOST ...

Oprah's Book Club Summer 2018 SelectionThe Instant New York Times Bestseller**A powerful, revealing story of hope, love, justice, and the power of reading by a man who spent thirty years on death row for a crime he didn't commit.“An amazing and heartwarming story, it restores our faith in the inherent goodness of humanity.”—Archbishop Desmond Tutu**In 1985, Anthony Ray Hinton was arrested and charged with two...

LONGLISTED FOR THE ALCS GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTIONTen wrongful conviction casesTwenty-one innocent peopleFramed tells ten stories with a truth more shocking than fictionJohn Grisham, the master of the legal thriller, teams up with Jim McCloskey, who has dedicated his life to exonerating innocent people, to uncover stories that shine an astonishing light on miscarriages of...

A classic collection of ten true crime stories of children driven to murder their parents.Innocent children turned ruthless murderers . . . Hate-filled and deeply disturbed. . . . They kill with cold-blooded savagery . . .Nothing was too good for precious Katy—sports cars, jewelry, designer clothes. Her father, a successful South Florida businessman, could not resist any of her whims. But when he tried to curb her fast-lane lifestyle, she had him shot throug...

The legendary FBI criminal profiler and inspiration for the hit Netflix show Mindhunter offers a personal look into the workings of the justice system.“At the top of his form.” —James PattersonFor the first time since his retirement, the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Killer Across the Table and The Killer’s Shadow teams up with award-winning author Mark Olshaker to delve into his most notori...

In 1985, Charles Ng and Leonard Lake were spotted shoplifting. Ng escaped, but Lake's capture led police to a concrete bunker in the Sierra Nevada foothills, where they discovered the grisly evidence of an orgy of sex crimes, torture and murder that claimed at least sixteen victims. Lake committed suicide: Ng fled to Canada, where he was tracked down and extradited to California. This 14-year, $10 million legal case was the costliest and longest criminal prosecution in California history.

**WINNER OF THE 2019 MOORE PRIZE ****THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**‘A riveting account of the multiple outrages of the criminal justice system of Alabama. A harrowing masterpiece’ Guardian‘Hinton somehow navigates through his rage and despair to a state of forgiveness and grace’ IndependentAt age 29, Anthony Ray Hinton was wrongfully charged with robbery and murder, and sentenced to death by elect...

The story of a counterfeiter, rapist, kidnapper, and serial killer—from the New York Times–bestselling author of Ted Bundy: Conversations with a Killer.Authorities opened the door on one man's hidden life . . .Mike DeBardeleben was known as the Mall Passer for the way he passed off fake money at local shopping centers. But when US Secret Service agents finally arrested him, they were met with more than just phony bills. They found t...

UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT begins with a night 911 call from a woman gasping her last breaths. When police arrived at the house they found her dead, stabbed, and her husband, infant, and father-in-law all shot point-blank. They would survive.Minutes later, a man also called 911, a gunman had released him from a robbery at the same house. He said he knew of no violence before he left. Yet he was the only one who the gunman hadn't tried to kill. Police instantly suspected...

Three riveting accounts of horrific crimes and the twisted minds behind them by an Edgar Award–winning author, in one volume.A father's ultimate betrayal, a savage killing spree that terrorized Los Angeles, and the brutal slaying of a rich man's college-aged daughter. In this heart-stopping true crime collection, New York Times–bestselling author Darcy O'Brien uncovers the dark underside of the American dream.Murder in Little Egypt: Dr. Joh...