James, Dr Bill

The Man from the Train: Discovering America's Most Elusive Serial Killer

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ISBN 13:
9781476796260
author:
James, Dr Bill
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Touchstone
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
480
Dimensions:
21.08 x 13.97 x 3.3 centimetres
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Criminology
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£16.81

Description

The Man from the Train: Discovering America's Most Elusive Serial Killer In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a series of brutal murders took place across the United States, with families brutally attacked in their sleep. The crimes were shocking, and the investigation was hampered by cultural blind spots and flawed detective work. Bill James, a renowned statistician and baseball writer, has applied his analytical skills to crack the case, uncovering a chilling truth about a serial killer who was able to evade detection for so long. Through meticulous research and a detailed analysis of thousands of newspaper articles, court transcripts, and public records, James has pieced together a compelling narrative that sheds new light on this dark period in American history. The result is a riveting and immersive account of a killer who was able to operate undetected for so long, and the cultural and social factors that allowed him to do so. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, exposing the flaws in the investigation and the opportunities that were missed. With its blend of meticulous research and narrative drive, it is a compelling read for anyone interested in true crime and historical investigations.

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