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We, the Jury is the dramatic story of seven jurors, who convicted Scott Peterson of murdering his wife, Laci, and their unborn son, Conner, despite a series of internal battles that brought the first major murder trial of the 21st century to the brink of a mistrial. The Peterson jurors argued and disagreed but eventually bonded to seal the fate of the icy killer who dumped his victims into the bullet-gray waters of San Francisco Bay. The seven jurors of We, the Jury were seven average Americans who never imagined the horrors they would face or the phantoms that would haunt them after they convicted the enigmatic murderer and recommended that he be put to death. This is the story of how the American jury system worked after being battered by critics for the way it functioned in the trials of O.J. Simpson and Michael Jackson. Unlike the jurors in those trials, who second-guessed themselves, the Peterson jurors do not question their decisions. It wasn’t one thing that condemned Scott Peterson, it was everything.
Based on five years of investigative reporting and research into forensic psychology and criminology, Erased presents an original profile of a widespread and previously unrecognized type of murder: not a “hot-blooded,” spur-of-the-moment crime of passion, as domestic homicide is commonly viewed, but a cold-blooded, carefully planned and methodically executed form of “erasure.” These crimes are often committed by men with no criminal record or history of violence whatsoever, men leading functional and often successful lives until the moment they kill the women, and sometimes children, they claimed to love. A surprising number go on to kill a second or even third wife or girlfriend, of...
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Crime is never unpredictable. Before a lie is spoken, a pocket is picked, or an assault is inflicted, each and every criminal gives off silent cues. They can be as subtle as a shrug of the shoulder, a pointed finger, or an averted gaze. But together, they make up a nonverbal language that speaks loud and clear—if you're trained to see it. CRIME SIGNALS is the first book to offer a comprehensive guide to the body language of criminals. Filled with amazing real-life stories of crime and survival, it's designed to help you stay alert to the warning signs of a wide array of offenses. From the tell-tale signals of a swindler to the warning signs that experts use to help thwart terrorism and vio...
Resource added for the Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 105046 and Professional Studies 105045 programs.
This title dives into the tragic disappearance and death of a young mother-to-be. Readers will learn about Laci Peterson's life, the massive search launched by her friends and family, and the fight for justice in the wake of her murder. Features include a glossary, a timeline, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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A young Amish woman defies her family and their traditions to leave her small community in search for musical stardom. The naive woman quickly learns that all that glitters is not gold and thinks about returning home when some encouraged words from a new found friend makes her reconsider. A chance meeting causes the Amish woman to cross paths with an aspiring female rock band performing at an Italian Restaurant in NYC. The band gets their first chance at stardom when a flashy concert promoter puts them on a cross country tour. Trouble looms this rock band as a bitter sweet mix of success and tragedy makes them think about what's really important. Together they learn a lesson in family values, true friendship and unconditional love. The young Amish woman achieves her dream and returns home with more respect for her lifestyle and herself. The paths she's taken and persons she's met along her journey will always stay in her heart. {www.wix.com/tomjamesh/my-books} {www.wix.com/tomjamesh/my-scripts}
A mysterious mirror of unknown origin traveled through time and changes the lives of people it comes in contact with. Other books by the same author, The Cop Who Came to Dinner.