Old Whiskey and Young Women: American True Crime Tales of Murder, Sex and Scandal

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Marc. R Kantrowitz

Old Whiskey and Young Women

American True Crime Tales of Murder, Sex and Scandal

Marc. R Kantrowitz

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FONTHILL
05 October 2015

Biography; True crime; Crime & criminology; Bargains

Murder and mystery, society, sex and suspense were combined in this case in such a manner as to intrigue and captivate the public fancy to a degree perhaps unparalleled in recent annals. While this should no longer occur in a criminal trial, it can in a book. And this is the book in which it does. Here, some of the most notorious legal cases in American history are explored. What they have in common is that they titillated, if not repulsed, the entire nation when they first occurred. What they still have in common is that, for the most part, they are today nearly totally forgotten.

From the unfair framing for murder of America's most famous comedian, to America's first capital case involving an older woman and her much younger lover murdering her husband, to Mad Harry Thaw, the wealthy and mad son of a steel magnate, killing America's foremost architect over a beautiful woman, all come to life in gripping detail and drama. And meet the real Norman Bates of Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, whose mother fixation and real life gruesome crimes far outmatched those of any fictional character.

This book brings to life these notorious characters and many more from the rich pages of history.

By: Marc. R Kantrowitz
Imprint: FONTHILL
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 165mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 680g
ISBN: 9781625451088
ISBN 10: 1625451083
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 05 October 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

R. Marc Kantrowitz has served as an assistant district attorney, private counsel and a judge, first on the juvenile court and then the Appeals Court, the second highest court in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. As an attorney, he handled thousands of cases, trying over one hundred to a jury. He was also lead attorney on two dozen first degree murder cases. He is the most highly published author on state law, writing books on criminal law, civil law, juvenile law, evidence and mental health. He publishes a monthly column, Law 'n History for Lawyers Weekly. This is his fourth history related book.