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Steven Truscott

Decades of Injustice

By: Nate Hendley

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Steven Truscott was fourteen years old in 1959 when an Ontario court sentenced him to hang for a brutal murder he didn’t commit. In June 1959, the dead body of a missing twelve-year-old girl named Lynne Harper was found in a woodlot in Clinton, Ontario, a small community near a military base. Police zeroed in on Steven Truscott, a fourteen-year-old classmate who gave Lynne a bike ride the night she was murdered. Steven maintained his innocence throughout a tough police interrogation and a speedy trial. Despite a lack of physical evidence connecting him to the crime, a court convicted Steven of murder and a judge sentenced him to hang. The sentence was commuted, and doubts grew about the case. New research pointed to a wrongful conviction — a conclusion that gave Steven hope as he fought to clear his name. A shocking story about a terrible crime in a small-town and the awful miscarriage of justice that followed.

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Dundurn

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1459749146

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9781459749146

The Big Con

Great Hoaxes, Frauds, Grifts, and Swindles in American History

By: Nate Hendley

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The Big Con

Great Hoaxes, Frauds, Grifts, and Swindles in American History

By: Nate Hendley

This book examines a broad range of infamous scams, cons, swindles, and hoaxes throughout American history—and considers why human gullibility continues in an age of easy access to information. Covering American cons and hoaxes past and present, including the Great Moon Hoax of 1835, the controversy over "subliminal messaging" (do bands, filmmakers, and advertisers really put secret messages in their works?), the panic about "satanic" daycare operators in the 1980s, and recent Internet scams, this book provides a fascinating, fact-based look at infamous frauds across the centuries. Offering an engaging mix of history, sociology, and psychology, author Nate Hendley gives readers an appreciation of how prominent scams, cons, "confidence men," and hoaxes have impacted American society, past and present. Each entry details the scheme or hoax and the pertinent con artist/schemer involved, examining the sociological, cultural, political, and/or economic effect of the scams. Each topic is accompanied by a short bibliography of further reading selections. As the old saying goes, "There is a sucker born every minute"—and there has always been a keen-eyed swindler to take advantage of the situation. The Big Con: Great Hoaxes, Frauds, Grifts, and Swindles in American History explores this sordid underbelly of American civilization and invites readers to revel in the felonious experience.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1610695860

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9781610695862

Edwin Alonzo Boyd

Life and Crimes of Canada's Master Bank Robber

By: Nate Hendley

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Edwin Alonzo Boyd

Life and Crimes of Canada's Master Bank Robber

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Edwin Boyd woke up, rolled out of bed, and got ready to rob his first bank. He began his preparations by disguising himself. He shoved wads of cotton into his cheeks and nostrils, smeared black mascara on his eyebrows, and rubbed rouge on his cheeks. This book will be especially fascinating for all readers interested in: history, biography, true crime. Toronto's dashing "Gentleman Bank Robber" was a charismatic felon who masterminded a series of daring robberies with his legendary gang. The most famous bank robber Canada has ever produced was responsible for a three-year crime spree which caught the public's imagination and made him an instant celebrity.

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James Lorimer & Company

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1459405471

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9781459405479

The Beatle Bandit

A Serial Bank Robber's Deadly Heist, a Cross-Country Manhunt, and the Insanity Plea that Shook the Nation

By: Nate Hendley

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The Beatle Bandit

A Serial Bank Robber's Deadly Heist, a Cross-Country Manhunt, and the Insanity Plea that Shook the Nation

By: Nate Hendley

The sensational true story of how a bank robber killed a man in a wild shootout, sparking a national debate around gun control and the death penalty. WINNER of the 2022 Brass Knuckles Award for Best Nonfiction Crime Book On July 24, 1964, twenty-four-year-old Matthew Kerry Smith disguised himself with a mask and a Beatle wig, hoisted a semi-automatic rifle, then held up a bank in North York, Ontario. The intelligent but troubled son of a businessman and mentally ill mother, Smith was a navy veteran with a young Indigenous wife and a hazy plan for violent revolution. Outside the bank, Smith was confronted by Jack Blanc, a former member of the Canadian and Israeli armies, who brandished a revolver. During a wild shootout, Blanc was killed, and Smith escaped — only to become the object of the largest manhunt in the history of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force. Dubbed “The Beatle Bandit,” Smith was eventually captured, tried, and sentenced to hang. His murderous rampage had tragic consequences for multiple families and fuelled a national debate about the death penalty, gun control, and the insanity defence.

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Dundurn

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1459748123

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9781459748125

The Boy on the Bicycle

A Forgotten Case of Wrongful Conviction in Toronto

By: Nate Hendley

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The Boy on the Bicycle

A Forgotten Case of Wrongful Conviction in Toronto

By: Nate Hendley

On the night of September 15, 1956, a seven-year-old child was murdered on the deserted grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in Toronto. The main suspect was a teenage boy seen near the crime scene on a bicycle. Toronto police arrested Ron Moffatt, a fourteen-year-old former CNE employee who vaguely fit the description of the suspect. During a tough interrogation, Ron falsely confessed and was convicted at trial. In truth, Ron couldn’t ride a bicycle and was innocent; his phony admission was the product of fear and pressure tactics. The real culprit — sex offender and serial killer Peter Woodcock — remained at large, preying on new victims. This shocking story has eerie parallels to the Steven Truscott case (which also involved a fourteen-year-old Ontario boy accused of murder) but has been largely forgotten until now. A powerful account about a coerced confession, a fumbled police investigation and the crusading lawyer who fought to free Ron from custody.

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Dundurn

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145974912X

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Black Donnellys

The outrageous tale of Canada's deadliest feud

By: Nate Hendley

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Black Donnellys

The outrageous tale of Canada's deadliest feud

By: Nate Hendley

The gruesome saga of the Black Donnellys has been heavily mythologized beginning with the first book published on the story by Thomas Kelley in 1954. A thick layer of rumour, legend and hearsay has built up around the facts of the case. But one thing is clear — no one who reads this book will ever forget the murderous events that occurred near the town of Lucan, Ontario, in the 1870s. This new edition has been updated to include numerous black and white and colour photos pertaining to the infamous Donnelly family.

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James Lorimer & Company

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1459413385

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9781459413382

American Gangsters, Then and Now

An Encyclopedia

By: Nate Hendley

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American Gangsters, Then and Now

An Encyclopedia

By: Nate Hendley

A detailed compendium of American gangsters and gangs from the end of the Civil War to the present day. American Gangsters, Then and Now: An Encyclopedia ranges from Western outlaws revered as Robin Hoods to the Depression's flamboyant bootleggers and bank robbers to the late 20th century's drug kingpins and "Dapper Dons." It is the first comprehensive resource on the gangster's historical evolution and unshakable grip on the American imagination. American Gangsters, Then and Now tells the stories of a number of famous gangsters and gangs—Jesse James and Billy the Kid, the Black Hand, Al Capone, Sonny Barger and the Hell's Angels, the Mafia, Crips and Bloods, and more. Avoiding sensationalism, the straightforward entries include biographical portraits and historical background for each subject, as well as accounts of infamous robberies, killings, and other events, all well documented with both archival newspapers and extensive research into the files of the FBI. Readers will understand the families, the places, and the times that produced these monumental criminals, as well as the public mindset that often found them sympathetic and heroic.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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9798216045946

Atrocity on the Atlantic

Attack on a Hospital Ship During the Great War

By: Nate Hendley

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Atrocity on the Atlantic

Attack on a Hospital Ship During the Great War

By: Nate Hendley

How a German submarine sank a Canadian military hospital ship during the First World War and sparked outrage. On the evening of June 27, 1918, the Llandovery Castle — an unarmed, clearly marked hospital ship used by the Canadian military — was torpedoed off the Irish Coast by U-Boat 86, a German submarine. Sinking a hospital ship violated international law. To conceal his actions, the U-86 commander had a submarine deck gun fire on survivors. One lifeboat escaped with witnesses to the atrocity. Global outrage over the attack ensued. The incident became a pivotal case at the Leipzig War Crimes Trials, an attempt to establish justice after the Great War ended. The Llandovery Castle trial resulted in a historic legal precedent that guided subsequent war crimes prosecutions at Nuremberg and elsewhere. Atrocity on the Atlantic explores the ship’s sinking, the people impacted by the attack, and the reasons why this wartime atrocity was largely forgotten.

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Dundurn

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1459751361

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The Big Con

Great Hoaxes, Frauds, Grifts, and Swindles in American History

By: Nate Hendley

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The Big Con

Great Hoaxes, Frauds, Grifts, and Swindles in American History

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The Boy on the Bicycle

A Forgotten Case of Wrongful Conviction in Toronto

By: Nate Hendley

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The Boy on the Bicycle

A Forgotten Case of Wrongful Conviction in Toronto

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A shocking true story, about a coerced confession, fumbled police investigation, a miscarriage of justice, and the star lawyer who fought to free Moffatt from custody.

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Five Rivers Chapmanry

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1988274516

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9781988274515

The Mafia

A Guide to an American Subculture

By: Nate Hendley

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The Mafia

A Guide to an American Subculture

By: Nate Hendley

Based on original sources and research, not legends and myth, this book presents a lively, in-depth analysis of how the American Mafia epitomizes organized crime. Whether it's supplying illicit drugs, alcohol during Prohibition, gambling, prostitution, or even loans to those with bad credit, the Mafia has established itself as a part of the fabric of American society, politics, and economics for over a century. The Mafia continues to exist not only because of their immense power that allows their criminal organization to defy law enforcement, but because demand remains strong for what they offer. This book utilizes verifiable information about the Mafia based on newspaper and magazine accounts, police and FBI documents, court records, and the author's own original research to offer a deeper analysis of "the Mob" that provides historical, social, economic and cultural context. Fascinating biographical sketches that profile well-known Mafiosi such as Charles "Lucky" Luciano and John Gotti are also presented.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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9798216113324

Jean Chrétien

The Scrapper who Climbed His Way to the Top

By: Nate Hendley

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Jean Chrétien

The Scrapper who Climbed His Way to the Top

By: Nate Hendley

He failed to eliminate the GST. He almost lost Canada to the separatists. And many people feel he could have prevented the sponsorship scandal. But if confronted with these and other 3failings,4 Jean Chr tien would reply: So what! The story of the feisty 3little guy from Shawinigan4 is still one of triumph, hard work, and determination. Dyslexia affected his speech and a childhood illness paralyzed one side of his face. Being teased and laughed at eventually turned him into a schoolyard scrapper. Neither flashy nor smooth, Jean sure could sound funny at times. He still holds the dubious honour of being misunderstood in both of Canada2s official languages. But he had the smarts to get into power, stay in charge, and get a lot done. Not bad for a kid who was always in trouble at school, eh?"--Publisher's website (www.jackfruitpress.com).

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0973640669

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9780973640663

Al Capone

Chicago's King of Crime

By: Nate Hendley

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Al Capone

Chicago's King of Crime

By: Nate Hendley

Chicago mob legend Al Capone set the template for future crime bosses, offering a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of being an underworld leader. Al Capone could have pursued an honest career and quiet life with his wife and son. Instead, he chose to become a towering mob boss in Chicago, overseeing an underworld empire based on bootlegging, gambling, prostitution, and other rackets. Quick to recognize the value of sympathetic media coverage and alliances with local politicians, Capone amassed almost unimageable wealth, prestige, and power. He also had syphilis which affected his judgement and a violent streak which brought him to the attention of federal authorities. While rival gangs couldn’t kill Capone, he faced a more formidable challenge when bureaucrats began scrutinizing his tax returns. This concise account tells the story of America’s best-known gangster in a succinct, descriptive manner.

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Dundurn

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1459749189

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9781459749184

Dutch Schultz

The Brazen Beer Baron of New York

By: Nate Hendley

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Dutch Schultz

The Brazen Beer Baron of New York

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While uncouth, unpredictable, and unpopular with his mob peers, ruthless gang boss Dutch Schultz was also wildly successful — for a time. Gang boss Dutch Schultz rose to prominence in the 1920s using violent means to peddle low-quality bootleg beer in New York City. When Prohibition ended, Schultz diversified into other rackets, becoming fantastically wealthy in the process. Playing by his own rules, “The Dutchman” always seemed to come out on top in conflicts with cops, courts, and disloyal members of his own crew. Uncouth and unpredictable, Schultz was also unpopular with his mob peers who conspired against him. Shot in a restaurant ambush, Schultz”s delirious hospital-bed rants cemented his idiosyncratic legacy. This concise account highlights the short, violent life of one of America”s strangest gangsters.

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1459749162

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Black Donnellys

The outrageous tale of Canada's deadliest feud

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The outrageous tale of Canada's deadliest feud

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1459413385

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Al Capone

Chicago's King of Crime

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Al Capone

Chicago's King of Crime

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Crime writer Nate Hendley examines the life and crimes of Al Capone, the world's most famous gangster, during his brief reign over corrupt, Prohibition-era Chicago.

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Dutch Schultz

The Brazen Beer Baron of New York

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The Brazen Beer Baron of New York

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John Lennon

Music, Myth and Madness

By: Nate Hendley

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John Lennon

Music, Myth and Madness

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Arguably the most famous musician of all time, John Lennon was enormously successful when it came to selling records and filling concert halls, but a failure in certain aspects of his private life. Neither a tribute nor a smear, Nate Hendley's book on John Lennon examines the brilliant but troubled figure behind the man who led the Beatles. Much of the information in the book comes from interviews Lennon conducted with the press during his too-short life, in which he offered brutally honest insights about his life, legacy and peers. An objective look at a beloved singer, songwriter and activist.

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0986542733

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9780986542732

American Gangsters, Then and Now

An Encyclopedia

By: Nate Hendley

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American Gangsters, Then and Now

An Encyclopedia

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313354529

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9780313354526

Atrocity on the Atlantic

Attack on a Hospital Ship During the Great War

By: Nate Hendley

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Attack on a Hospital Ship During the Great War

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Edwin Alonzo Boyd

Life and Crimes of Canada's Master Bank Robber

By: Nate Hendley

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Edwin Alonzo Boyd

Life and Crimes of Canada's Master Bank Robber

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China : the Next Monster Power?

By: Nate Hendley

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China : the Next Monster Power?

By: Nate Hendley

Do you know that China now belongs to the WTO? Do you know that China is the largest exporter of garments in the world, and that it produces more than half of all shoes? With the sixth-largest GDP and a rapidly opening economy, should this country of 1.3 billion really be feared? Is it a monster or an economic miracle?

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Canmore, Alta. : Altitude Pub. Canada

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1554395119

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9781554395118

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