Murder Maps USA: Crime Scenes Revisited, Bloodstains to Ballistics

This book explores the most sensational and intriguing murders from across the USA,from the end of the Civil War to the beginning of the Second World War. It includes an elegant contemporary map or bespoke floorplan for each case,early mugshots, and crime scene photographs, and is written by crime expert Adam Selzer.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2021
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

This chilling book delves into the most sensational and intriguing murders that took place across the United States during a pivotal period in American criminal history, spanning from the end of the Civil War to the beginning of the Second World War. From the formation of the first state police agency to the use of fingerprints for identification and the establishment of the FBI laboratory, this era witnessed significant advancements in law enforcement. Each murder case is accompanied by an elegant contemporary map or bespoke floorplan, meticulously detailing the movements of both the killer and the victim, providing unparalleled insight into the crime. Early mugshots and unnerving crime scene photographs bring to life the bloodsoaked Wild West saloons, inner-city ganglands, and the deadly machinations behind famous assassinations. The killers featured in this book range from the infamous "Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run" in Cleveland to the notorious black widow Belle Gunness in Illinois, from the Texas bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde to the devious Petrillo cousins in Philadelphia and their contract killing service. Crime expert Adam Selzer sheds light on the details of each case, recounting both the outrageous details of the crimes and the ingenious detective work and breakthrough forensics that solved them. His bloodthirsty tour of America's criminal underworld uncovers the ruthless scheming of murderers both infamous and little-known, offering a thrilling anthology that will appeal to anyone with a taste for murder. With 764 illustrations in color, this book is a visual feast that adds another dimension to the chilling tales of these notorious killers.

Weight: 838g
Dimension: 185 x 266 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500252598