The Encyclopedia of American Crime: Facts on File Crime Library (Two Volume Set)

Offers More Than 2,000 Entries On Over One Hundred Years Of American Crime And Criminals, Including Billy The Kid, O.j. Simpson, The Oklahoma City Bombing, The Tylenol Murders, And The James Brothers. V. 1. Entries A-j -- V. 2. Entries K-z. Carl Sifakis. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 972-973) And Index. Contents ......Page 8 Acknowledgments......Page 10 Introduction......Page 12 A......Page 19 B......Page 69 C......Page 164 D......Page 260 E......Page 305 F......Page 323 G......Page 352 H......Page 399 I......Page 463 J......Page 474 K......Page 495 L......Page 522 M......Page 578 N......Page 657 O......Page 677 P......Page 696 R......Page 754 S......Page 796 T......Page 882 U......Page 925 V......Page 930 W......Page 939 Y......Page 979 Z......Page 984 Photo Credits......Page 989 Bibliography......Page 990 Index......Page 993 In this comprehensive and objective reference to America's criminal past, he offers 2,000 A-to-Z entries covering significant crimes, criminals, and law enforcement figures and techniques. Entries are chosen based on their symbolic or historical relevance and consist of biographies, definitions, and detailed accounts of criminal activities Presents A Comprehensive Guide To Crime In America Focusing On The Events And Personalities Responsible For The Worst Crimes In The Nation's Short History.