Schechter, Harold

Fiend: The Shocking True Story of America's Youngest Serial Killer

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ISBN 13:: 9780671014483
author:: Schechter, Harold
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Gallery Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2001
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 156mm X 235mm
Genre:: True crime
Condition:: New
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Boston's darkest secret was finally laid to rest in 1874, when 14-year-old Jesse Pomeroy was arrested for a series of heinous crimes that shocked the city. Now, acclaimed true crime writer Harold Schechter brings to light the shocking true story of America's youngest serial killer, a case that continues to fascinate and horrify to this day.

Through meticulous historical documentation and brilliant insight, Schechter explores the events leading up to Pomeroy's arrest and the circumstances surrounding his crimes. This is a gripping and thought-provoking exploration of one of America's most infamous young killers, and a worthwhile read for anyone fascinated by true crime and the darker side of human nature.

Originally published in 2000, this book is a gripping and unsettling look at a case that continues to captivate and disturb us today.

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