Títulos em Crimes Reais

In 1975, Jimmy Odo was charged with the murder of fourteen-year-old Tony Cluett, who was found strung up crucifixion-style in Halifax’s Point Pleasant Park. Six years later, he was charged with bludgeoning to death Darlene Davidson, his former girlfriend’s five-year-old daughter. At trial in 1981, Odo testified that although he didn’t remember the killings, he had lied to avoid conviction for the Cluett murder. He also spoke of being part of a satanic cult while living in Montreal.

Bonnie and Clyde took part in plenty of brazen heists during their short lives. From small-town filling stations to rural banks, they left behind a trail of chaos and carnage in their wake. Initially, the public seemed rather intrigued by this pair of romantically involved desperadoes, thumbing their noses at authority during the depths of the Great Depression.

In The Art of Forgery Noah Charney, celebrated art historian and the world's foremost art-crime specialist, explores the stories behind the most famous art forgeries in the world. Chronicling the adventures and misadventures of master forgers throughout history, the book examines how and why these artful tricksters – often ingenious, skilful, quirky and charming – succeeded in deceiving the art world and how they were eventually caught, through shrewd detective work, scientific examination or a good measure of luck.

Respected journalists Douglas Farah and Stephen Braun tell the incredible story of Viktor Bout, the Russian weapons supplier whose global network has changed the way modern warfare is fought. Bout’s vast enterprise of guns, planes, and money has fueled internecine slaughter in Africa and aided both militant Islamic fanatics in Afghanistan and the American military in Iraq. Combining spy thrills with crucial insights on the shortcomings of a U.S.

Murder and mayhem, bullets and bombings, carnage and corruption…and a whole lot of outlaws gambling for the highest stakes of all. Poker Wars tells the true story of the hitmen, bandits, card sharks, and mobsters who brought about the internationally successful World Series of Poker.

In January 2022, a Boston police officer turned up dead in the snow, seemingly a victim of a simple hit-and-run. But Officer John O’Keefe’s death kicked off a scandalous whodunit that invited federal scrutiny and triggered nationwide outrage. The explosive story of O’Keefe’s death, and the subsequent accusation and trial of his girlfriend Karen Read, ignited one of the most high-profile true crime mysteries in decades.

In Eyes from Penumbra, Lacerda delivers a gripping, unfiltered account of life inside the American prison system—exposing its dysfunction, its hidden hierarchies, and its moral contradictions. Through moments of violence, reflection, and unlikely human connection, Lacerda confronts the deeper forces that shape not only the incarcerated, but all of us: our capacity for self-destruction, our search for meaning, and the fragile distance between who we are and who we might become.

THEY WERE BORN TO INHERIT EVERYTHING... INCLUDING THE TRUTH. To the outside world Rachel and her half-sister Claire had a privileged upbringing. The offspring of a complex, but free-spirited mother and two wealthy men, they spent their childhood in private schools and stately homes. Rachel's...

December, 2018. The aftermath of a night of revelry. The promise of a party. And then, a journey into darkness that would change the course of Nikita Hand's life - as she endured a brutal assault where she believed she would die. Here, in her own words, Nikita tells her unforgettable story. From...

The gripping inside story of Nathan Carman’s crimes from the maritime lawyer who solved his multimillionaire mother’s disappearance at sea and his even wealthier grandfather’s shooting death in bed.

Dans "L'alliance de la brebis—rescapée de la secte de Moïse", Gabrielle Lavallée partage son parcours poignant de survie et de réconciliation après avoir échappé à l'emprise destructrice de Roch Thériault. Condamné à perpétuité pour meurtre, Thériault a continué à exercer son influence même derrière les barreaux.

In 1955, following the devastation of the Korean War, Bertha and Harry Holt made headlines for adopting eight Korean children. Driven by evangelical convictions and emboldened by a special act of Congress, the couple founded the Holt Adoption Program, which would facilitate the migration of tens...

Plongez au cœur de l’histoire criminelle du XIXᵉ siècle et d’avant avec Dossiers Oubliés – Volume 4. À travers 15 récits authentiques et minutieusement documentés, redécouvrez des affaires réelles — parfois célèbres, souvent effacées de la mémoire collective — qui ont marqué leur époque par leur cruauté, leur mystère ou leur impact judiciaire. Chaque chapitre repose sur des faits vérifiables, issus d’archives, de journaux d’époque et de documents historiques, pour restituer avec précision le contexte et les protagonistes de ces crimes d’un autre temps.

Was geht in einem Menschen vor, der über Jahre hinweg ungestört morden kann – mitten in einer Stadt, in der niemand genau hinschaut? Jeffrey Dahmer ist die erschütternde Geschichte eines Mannes, dessen Taten die Welt schockierten, dessen Leben aber auch Fragen aufwirft: über Einsamkeit, psychische Abgründe und ein System, das Warnsignale ignorierte.

This book is for listeners inside and outside law enforcement who are interested in a close examination of police uses of force. My purposes in writing it are (1) to provide factual information that contrasts with media-driven myths and misinformation for three famous cases; (2) to examine several controversial but common police tools and tactics with an eye toward improving outcomes; and (3) to enhance public understanding of the role of police officers when they confront resisting suspects.

What if the most dangerous part of a serial killer's story happened long before the first victim? Blueprint of a Killer does not sensationalize bloodshed or linger on gore. Instead, it asks the uncomfortable question most true crime books avoid: how did this start? What was happening before the headlines, body counts, and documentaries?

Poison Kisses by Karen Teasdale, nominated for the White Rose International Film Festival 2026, is a harrowing true story of survival, betrayal, and cruelty hidden behind closed doors. To the outside world Karen's mum appeared a devoted mother. In reality, she was a narcissistic psychopath obsessed with control, humiliation, and causing pain. Later, her daughter was told her mother suffered from complex mental health issues including Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, but her manipulation went far beyond seeking attention. Her daughter became her primary victim.

It's the 1920s. It's the beginning of the jazz age in Bridgeport Connecticut. A horrible and tragic murder has taken place. A murder that was front page news nationwide. As quickly as the murder of George Nott appeared in newspapers it vanished due to the privacy request of the families involved in the murder. This book tells the story of how Mrs. Nott escaped the gallows by sheer luck and having a somewhat feeble judge who was not interested in hanging a woman regardless of the facts.

Born into the tough streets of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Mitchell Watson learned the rules of the hustle at an early age, navigating a world of crime, addiction, and violence that led him behind bars. From his first arrest at eleven to the life-altering moment of witnessing death in prison, Watson's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and transformation.

Plongez au cœur de l’histoire criminelle du XIXe siècle et d’avant avec Dossiers Oubliés – Volume 3. À travers 15 récits authentiques et minutieusement documentés, redécouvrez des affaires réelles — parfois célèbres, souvent effacées de la mémoire collective — qui ont marqué leur époque par leur cruauté, leur mystère ou leur impact judiciaire. Chaque chapitre s’appuie sur des faits vérifiables, tirés d’archives, de journaux d’époque et de documents historiques, pour restituer avec précision le contexte, les protagonistes et les zones d’ombre de ces crimes d’un autre temps.