American Murder: Criminals, Crime and the Media

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Mass murderers, spree killers, outlaws - if they're notorious enough, Hollywood loves to turn them into folk heroes or vicious monsters. Separate fact from fiction with American Murder: Criminals, Crime, and the Media. You'll learn the details behind the nation's most notorious criminals and can compare the movie legends to the real crimes. You'll learn why some (Bonnie & Clyde, Jesse James) were transformed into popular heroes while others (Charles Manson) become incarnations of pure evil. With 300 cases,find out the truth behind America's most infamous.

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"There is much to praise. ... an excellent resource, and is recommended." American Reference Books

"There are many true-crime compilations from which to choose, but a stronger focus on movies and how they have altered the legends may make this [book] worth purchasing. It's likely to be a hit ." Library Journal

"Written in an informal style . . . this "encyclopedia" offers a rogue's gallery of famous US killings, killers, and other scoundrels." Book News

"Shaping Public Perception. Mayo's breezy and often-irreverent style sheds some fascinating light on events about which we think we know, and subjects ranging from outlaws and mobsters to serial killers. Despite its grim subject matter, it's a fun read." The Roanoke Times

Author Bio

Mike Mayo is a former host of the nationally syndicated "Movie Show on Radio "and frequently comments on the movies for Wisconsin Public Radio. He is the author of "VideoHounds Horror Show" and "VideoHounds DVD Guide." He lives in Chatham, New Jersey.