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McCamey, Texas. A town of less than two thousand people, out in the scorching Texas desert, where downtown is a stretch of black road with marginally more buildings on either side. McCamey is the type of town that lies, more or less, entirely forgotten by the rest of the United States, down in the deep heat of Texas. It was in McCamey, in 1940, that Gary Mark Gilmore was born. Gilmore would have, perhaps, gone one to live and die a completely unnoticed life if circumstances had been different. As it stands, Gary Mark Gilmore would gain fame through his life for being the first person sentenced to death in the United States in nearly ten years for the crimes that he committed.

The 1950's for the United States of America is best remembered as some of the most trying times in the history of the nation. While the early 1950's saw the baby boom, the late half of the decade was marred by civil instability and mistrust. Many Americans, especially those in the southern United States, lost their trust in the American dream as well as the government. Many of those Americans took their destiny into their own hands.Charles Starkweather may have been the epitome of the decline of human morals in the late 1950's. In one of the most notable murder sprees in the modern era, Hollywood has recreated the life of Charles Starkweather many times over.Charles Starkweather is best known for a murder spree that spanned over the course of just a few months. The circumstances surrounding this reign of terror make it unique to the crime community

Money is a great motivator for many things in life and it is an exceptional motivator when it comes to taking another person's life. It is not often that an individual succeeds in murdering someone and getting away with it, yet over the decades the number of cold cases have still stacked up. Some people seem to simply vanish and this is one of those cases. A family at a loss for answers, this case had a lasting impact on many as a strong willed and charismatic woman was taken from this world.

Some guys you can tell just by looking at them...Something ain't right. After meeting them, most people say "he gave me the creeps" or "I need to take a shower" after only a few minutes. Profiled here are the creepiest of the creepy, serial killers such as Mark Twitchell. Online dating has become the norm for many of us. Busy lives, children, sometimes working two jobs in order to provide as a single parent, means that it's not so easy anymore to meet people in 'real life'. But this profile is different - this profile belongs to prisoner Mark Twitchell, a convicted murderer who used one of the most popular dating sites around to lure his victims to an empty garage, where he hoped to satisfy his lust for blood. His first attempt went wrong, and his victim got away - the next was not so lucky.

here's usually a certain characteristic or gender we think of when we hear the word "serial-killer," but in the case of Betty Neumar, everything changed. Most times, serial-killers are either caught or found dead before they reach senior status, but in this case, the opposite is true. Investigators spoke of Betty's world becoming "a nation-wide web of coincidences." Because of this figurative web, the media dubbed her the Black Widow. In all her 79 years on this planet, she had been married five times, and each of her relationships had ended with an unexpected death of her husband. To the outside world, family members who are unconvinced of Betty's involvement in the murders and deaths of her husbands call her a "Bee - a friendly woman who operated beauty shops, attended church, and raised money for charity." Other family members saw a different side of Betty; an uglier side of fist fights at family gatherings, use of vulgar language and demeaning relatives, her two-faced personality where she would put on a show for the public eye, and her notoriety for being an exceedingly greedy woman whose only ambitions in live revolved around having and spending as much money as possible.

How many times have we been in a situation that pushes us to our limit and we feel we have no way out? For Melisa Schonfield, her breaking point came when the justice system failed her and she decided to take matters into her own hands-by hiring a hitman to kill the father of her grandson. Melisa's family was the last place you would expect to find a murder.

Lisa and Toby Tokes had spent a sleepless night and were becoming increasingly frantic the more they did not hear from their daughter. It was unlike Reagan to go a day without reaching to her dad, and the quiet worry that had plagued them at night quickly turned into dread when they heard that Reagan hadn't made it to class the next morning. By the time Detective Forney's call came in, they had been expecting the worst. McKenzie, Reagan's younger sister, did not have to listen in to the call to know that she was never going to see her sister again. Her parents broke down during the call, and she knew her life was never going to be the same ever again.

Michele Yvette Avila, known as Missy to her friends and family, was born in Los Angeles California in 1968. She grew up 20 miles north of L.A. in Arleta with her mother Irene and three brothers; Ernie, Mark, and Chris. She was the focus of two books, a movie starring Patty Duke as her mother, and several TV shows. However, it was not her life that was remarkable but rather her death. At the tender age of 17, just as her life was beginning, she was murdered.

Peter Hovmand meldte sig om 18-årig til Fremmedlegionen. Han gennemførte rekrutuddannelsen som den tredjebedste på sit hold og blev derefter optaget i faldskærmstropperne. I bogen beskriver han den hårde og til tider umenneskelige træning og behandling rekrutterne udsættes for. "TIL DET YDERSTE fortæller i skarpe og præcise billeder om en tilværelse af træning, tæsk, ydmygelser, hunger og kammeratskab hos en flok unge mænd, der tvinges ud i de yderste hjørmer af den menneskelige eksistens."- Politiken"Bogens styrke er det selvoplevede, der udmåler afstanden mellem legionens svulstige æreskodeks og den ufatteligt rå virkelighed - og gør det på loyal vis. Det er stærk tobak."- Weekendavisen

Located a few kilometres north of Tondern (Tønder in Danish) are the remains of a German airship base from the First World War 1914-1918. It is in the part of Denmark which – after the war with Prussia and Austria – was seceded to Prussia in 1864 and returned to Denmark in 1920.The base was home for the German Imperial Navy’s Zeppelins, and from here the airships flew on missions to oversee the movements of the British Fleet and to bomb targets in Great Britain.The base ceased to be operational after a spectacular British raid in July 1918.The base’s short, but dramatic history is the subject of this book by Mogens Jensen who, using so far unused source material, describes the daily life for the airship and ground personnel of the base.Translated from the Danish version "Zeppelinbasen i Tønder", ISBN 978-87-7406-141-0

A surprising collection of sometimes irreverent anecdotes and stories intertwined with a few insights and some timely questions.

"Soon after announcing his first campaign for the US presidency, Donald J. Trump told a national television audience that life 'has not been easy for me. It has not been easy for me.' Building on a narrative he had been telling for decades, he spun a hardscrabble fable of how he parlayed a small loan from his father into a multi-billion-dollar business and real estate empire. This feat, he argued, made him singularly qualified to lead the country. None of it was true. Born to a rich father who made him the beneficiary of his own highly lucrative investments, Trump received the equivalent of more than $500 million today via means that required no business expertise whatsoever. Drawing on over twenty years' worth of Trump's confidential tax information, including the tax returns he tried to conceal, alongside business records and interviews with Trump insiders, New York Times investigative reporters Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig track Trump's financial rise and fall, and rise and fall again. For decades, he squanders his fortunes on money losing businesses, only to be saved yet again by financial serendipity. He tacks his name above the door of every building, while taking out huge loans he'll never repay. He obsesses over appearances, while ignoring threats to the bottom line and mounting costly lawsuits against city officials. He tarnishes the value of his name by allowing anyone with a big enough check to use it, and cheats the television producer who not only rescues him from bankruptcy but casts him as a business savant--the public image that will carry him to the White House. A masterpiece of narrative reporting, Lucky Loser is a meticulous, nearly-century spanning narrative, filled with scoops from Trump Tower, Mar-a-Lago, Atlantic City, and the set of The Apprentice oment when Trump's tether to success and power is more precarious than ever, here for the first time is the definitive true accounting of Trump and his money--what he had, what he lost, and what he has left--and the final word on the myth of Trump, the self-made billionaire"--

A narrative seamlessly blending entrepreneurial prowess with covert government operations. As the visionary founder of Overstock.com, Byrne, once lauded as the "National Entrepreneur of the Year 2011" and hailed as the "Messiah of Bitcoin," reveals an astonishing twist in August 2019-his role as a secret operative for the U.S. Government.This memoir lays bare Byrne's integral involvement in the "Russian Collusion Delusion" and the Clinton Investigation, exposing them as deceptive maneuvers orchestrated on an unsuspecting public. As the story unfolds, Byrne becomes a national lightning rod, branded the "kingpin" by PBS in 2021 and identified as the Department of Homeland Security's top domestic threat in August 2022.Byrne comes clean on the intricacies of his covert life, challenging perceptions and unraveling the delicate balance between public persona and clandestine operations. Unveiling his second life with the U.S. Government, from facilitating a bribe for Hillary Clinton to romancing a Russian spy, Byrne argues that these were early elements in a Deep State soft-coup against America, culminating in the alleged rigging of Election 2020, challenging fundamental principles of just governance.Brace yourself for an explosive memoir redefining trust, challenging conventional wisdom, and reshaping the boundaries between government, business, and individual truth.

Call Me Lola is a moving photo essay by the acclaimed Israeli-American lens-based artist and documentarian Loli Kantor. For over twenty years, she combed through the family archives of her Polish-born father, a doctor and political activist. At the center of her work is her mother, Lola, who died in childbirth: a woman who manifests herself principally through images and stories rather than direct memories. The family documents and photographs that retrace the artist's personal history are shown alongside new camera-based works, resulting in a deeply subjective reflection on the most significant upheavals of the twentieth century: war and displacement, love and loss, trauma and grief. LOLI KANTOR (*1952) is an Israeli-American photographer whose work centers on personal and cultural memory. She lives and works in Fort Worth, Texas.

Vivid memoir of Marine gunship missions in Vietnam.

A look back at some of the mysterious deaths that took place within the movie industry: Bob Crane, Carl "Alfalfa" Spitzer, Adrienne Shelly, Dominique Dunne and more.

In this captivating collection of stories, you are taken on a journey through the shadowy corridors of history's most perplexing mysteries. "The World's Greatest Unsolved Mysteries" travels the earth and spans the decades, exploring cases that have puzzled experts and mystery enthusiasts alike. Delve into the curious case of the Circleville Letters, where an entire town was gripped by fear of an unseen menace, ponder over what really happened at Area 51, and read about the haunting disappearance of the Yuba County Five, a case that defies all logical explanation. Each story is meticulously crafted, inviting readers to ponder the endless possibilities that lie just beyond the edge of the known world. Prepare to be enthralled by these tales of mystery, where history, science, and legend intertwine, creating a tapestry of the unexplained. "The World's Greatest Unsolved Mysteries" calls you to lose yourself in a world where the line between the known and the unknown blurs, and draws you into mysteries that have captivated minds and sparked debates for decades. The fascinating stories in this book include: The Disappearance of Amelia EarhartJack the RipperThe Voynich Manuscript The Bermuda Triangle The Dyatlov Pass IncidentThe Tunguska Event The Disappearance of Flight MH370Leonardo da Vinci, the Knights Templar, and the Priory of SionThe Nazca Lines The Fate of the Roanoke Colony The Shroud of TurinThe Zodiac Killer The Wow! SignalStonehengeThe Lost Colony of PaititiThe Rongorongo Writing of Easter IslandThe Oak Island EnigmaHollywood's Dark Rose The Loch Ness MonsterThe Lost City of Atlantis The Location of Cleopatra's TombThe Tale of the Smalls LighthouseDark Matter and Dark Energy The Taos HumD.B. Cooper The Isdal Woman UFO SightingsThe Easter Island Statues The Fate of the Roman Ninth LegionThe Man in the Iron MaskThe Beale CiphersThe Mary Celeste The Pioneer Anomaly The Hessdalen Lights The Placebo EffectAnimal Mass Die-OffsThe MothmanThe Mysterious Death of Marilyn Monroe The Bell Witch The Chupacabra The Tamam Shud CaseThe Authorship of Shakespeare's WorksThe Scream Painting TheftThe Secret of Rennes-le-ChâteauThe Disappearance of the Amber RoomThe Princes in the TowerThe Sea PeoplesThe Disappearance of the Flannan Isles Lighthouse Keepers

On one hot afternoon in July of 1982, Krista Harrison was picking up aluminum cans with one of her friends in Marshallville park. Marshallville park was about one hundred yards from Krista's childhood home. During this time the young boy that was with Krista saw her abduction. The boy ran to Krista's home in a panic, with tears running down his face as he tried to explain what he had just witnessed. When her friend was able to calm down enough he told her parents that a man with shoulder length hair, between the ages of 25 and 35 pulled up next to them at the park and had pulled Krista into his van. He forced Krista into his vehicle and drove away from the park immediately after the abduction. The child with Krista described the man's van as being brown or a dark red color, it had round windows on each side and near the rear of the vehicle. The child gave the police enough information to allow the police to get a sketch of the man that abducted Krista. As the news of the abduction spread, Harrison's community came together to form search parties. Hundreds of volunteers searched far and wide throughout the village of Marshalville, they initially believed that she would be found alive, in an unknown place.

A True Crime anthology taking a look back at some of the more infamous mass shootings in history. Brenda Spencer was an abused teenager who lived across the street from the elementary school where she began firing upon after she had a "bad Monday." Sylvia Seegrist was a certifiable nut job who drank carpet cleaning liquid for kicks...but when she had a gun in her hand it spelled doom for the patrons at a local shopping mall. Thomas Dillon was thought of as nothing more than a 'weird guy' at work but when a sniper began to terrorize the small town residents knew that there was more to the creepy Dillon then met the eye.

Maria Boyne, committed a crime so savage, so merciless, and so stupid that the newspapers and TV media fed like frenzied sharks on the titbits that emerged from the sordid event.A part of the horror of Boyne's crime came about because it contrasted so sharply with the mundanity of the suburban streets in which it took place. Barnehurst had, like much of that part of London, suffered at the hands of the Luftwaffe in the second world war. Vast areas were laid flat as planes targeted the nearby East End of London.

Andrea Claire aka Samantha Scott was a former actress, appearing in MASH, Bewitched as well as appearing in Playboy magazine. After four failed marriages, she married an older man in Robert Sand, a wealth businessman. She claimed to have suffered sexual abuse during this marriage and stabbed Sand 27 times in 1981. In 1982, she married for a sixth time, but then attempted to kill her new husband before being arrested and sentenced to 26 years to life in prison.

'The Irishman' is a great film. OK, so at almost three and a half hours running time it's a tad on the long side. But with stars like Al Pacino, Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro working under the direction of Martin Scorsese, those hours are bound to pass quickly, and with, if not exactly enjoyment (it's not that kind of film), then certainly plenty of interest. But for all the qualities of the movie, we should not lose sight that its primary purpose is as a piece of public entertainment. In terms of relating the true story of Jimmy Hoffa, some of its story lines can be taken with a liberal pinch of salt.What really happened to Jimmy Hoffa, the controversial union leader who straddled the lines between the Mafia and the blue collar world? Is he really buried under a football goalpost or was he chopped into pieces and thrown to sea? Who benefitted the most from his mysterious disappearance?

A look back at married women who decided that getting a divorce wasn't good enough for their husbands, they had to kill him. Kim Hricko, Judy Buenoano, Donna Yaklich, Sheila Davaloo and Stacey Castor are all profiled here.

During World War Two, there was a Commando craze that swept the country. It was during this time period that every segment of society appeared to be receiving Commando "type" training. Individuals from the Boy Scouts to War Workers to members of Law Enforcement were receiving it on some level. This book is an examination of how individuals trained in those methods may have utilized that training for nefarious purposes during the postwar era. What has been looked at in some detail is how "Kill or Be Killed" became "Killing is my Business". What is also discussed is how individuals such as S. R. Linck, who taught these unarmed defense tactics, did their part in making sure that the populace had some knowledge of how to defend themselves if the country ever came under attack by Nazis or the Japanese.

The ALBERTINA modern exhibition presents Alfred Kubin's view of the world of evil, the predominant theme of his life and work. The aesthetics of evil prove to be the antithesis of a tranquil idyll for him, one of the most outstanding drawing artists of the twentieth century. Trapped in his fantasies, he finds himself confronted with uncanny dream apparitions and a pronounced fear of the feminine, the night, and fate. This catalogue explores Kubin's graphic cosmos of the ominous, his nightmares and obsessions and the iconography of evil. ALFRED KUBIN (1877-1959) was an important Austrian draughtsman and graphic artist. In 1898, after a traumatic childhood in Zell am See and a series of mental crises, he began his artistic training in Munich. Kubin worked through his nightmares and obsessions in a large number of fantastic drawings.

Ignite Compassion, Inspire Action: A Journey to End Human TraffickingIn "Gospel of Freedom: Ending Human Trafficking in Our Time," readers are invited on an urgent and compelling journey into the heart of one of the modern world's most grievous injustices-human trafficking. This groundbreaking book sheds light on the dark corners of human trafficking, offering not just a deep understanding, but also a beacon of hope for ending this scourge in our generation.Beginning with a clarion call to action, the introduction sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration into the multifaceted realities of human trafficking in America. Chapter 1 delves into definitions, forms, and the alarming scope of the problem, backed by state-by-state statistics that reveal the startling pervasiveness of this issue.From the Catholic Church's profound reflections in Chapter 2 to the critical roles of law enforcement, the legal community, and technology highlighted in subsequent chapters, this book presents a multifocal lens through which to view and combat human trafficking. Through theological insights, it advocates for a moral and ethical fight against trafficking, aligning with broader humanitarian values and the universal call for freedom.Active Organizations in the Fight and stories of Survivor Stories: Lessons of Hope and Resilience not only humanize the crisis but also underscore the tangible differences being made by individuals and groups. These sections serve as a testament to the power of concerted effort and the indomitable human spirit to overcome.The book further extends an impactful discussion to the legal, political, and educational arenas, urging a societal shift towards increased awareness, proactive prevention, and stricter enforcement. The comprehensive guide through technological advancements and international collaboration highlights the global dimension of the fight and the importance of a united front."Gospel of Freedom" is a call to arms, to knowledge, and to compassionate action. It empowers readers with the understanding that the fight against human trafficking is not insurmountable. Through community efforts, volunteerism, and especially, through empowering the next generation of leaders, this book shows that change is not only possible but imminent. Join in this compelling journey toward a world where freedom is not a privilege but a right guaranteed to all.By engaging with this pivotal text, readers are offered not just insight into one of today's gravest issues but are also provided with practical steps and strategies to make a difference. Whether you are an educator, a healthcare professional, a legal expert, or simply a concerned citizen, Gospel of Freedom equips and inspires you to lend your voice-and your actions-to ending human trafficking in our time.

Patrick Mackay had killed at least eleven people in his short life, including a four year old child, a nanny, an elderly priest and an 89 year old woman. Today, the killer has been in prison for forty four years. That makes him the longest serving inmate currently serving time in a British jail. He is slightly ahead of the notorious Michael Peters. While, that is not a name which may be familiar to all true crime aficionados, his alternative identity - Charles Bronson - will. (Peters even spent a spell known as Charles Salvador in recognition of the artist, Salvador Dali, whose work he admired). Other long servers include, until he died recently, Moors murderer Ian Brady, and Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe.But given that Mackay killed many more people than either Brady or Bronson - in fact he is one of Britain's most prolific serial killers - how it is possible that he is not better known?