Murder and Crime Kingston-upon-Hull by Douglas Wynn

Murder and Crime Kingston-upon-Hull by Douglas Wynn

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In this new title in the Murder & Crime series author Douglas Huke examines twelve gruesome cases of murder and mayhem to provide a chilling introduction to the darker side of Hull's past

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Murder and Crime Kingston-upon-Hull by Douglas Wynn

Illustrated with more than fifty photographs and drawing upon a variety of sources including court records and newspaper reports, this collection of true-crime stories provides a fascinating introduction to the darker side of Kingston-upon-Hull's past. From the strange case of Nellie Waite, who was found guilty of murdering an infant from beyond the grave, to the amazing story of serial killer William Burkett, who escaped the hangman's noose no fewer than three times, this book documents a wide range of murderous misdeeds and criminal exploits. Featuring cases of poisonings, stabbings, strangulations and suffocations, Murder and Crime in Kingston-upon-Hull is sure to horrify and captivate anyone interested in the criminal history of the area.
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ISBN 13 9780752446622
ISBN 10 0752446622
Title Murder and Crime Kingston-upon-Hull
Author Douglas Wynn
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Year published 2008-07-14
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.