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In 'True Crime Chronicles' by Camden Pelham, readers are taken on a gripping literary journey through a collection of intriguing and spine-chilling true crime stories. Pelham's writing style is characterized by meticulous research and a knack for creating suspenseful narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats. The book is a perfect blend of storytelling and factual recounting, making it a must-read for true crime enthusiasts looking for a fresh perspective on the genre. Pelham's work also highlights the social and cultural context of each crime, shedding light on the human psyche and society's fascination with the darker aspects of human nature. Camden Pelham, a seasoned journalist with a background in investigative reporting, brings a wealth of experience to 'True Crime Chronicles'. His attention to detail and dedication to uncovering the truth behind each crime is evident throughout the book, making it a compelling read for those interested in the world of true crime. Pelham's passion for storytelling and commitment to justice drive the narrative forward, creating a sense of urgency and intrigue that will captivate readers from start to finish. I highly recommend 'True Crime Chronicles' to readers who are looking for a thought-provoking and engrossing exploration of true crime. Camden Pelham's masterful storytelling and in-depth analysis make this book a standout in the genre, offering a compelling blend of entertainment and insight into the human psyche.
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GenreHistory
Length79 hrs 52 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 7, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous
2VOLUME 1: PREFACE
3PREFACE
4T H E C H R O N I C L E S O F C R I M E, OR, THE NEW NEWGATE CALENDAR.
5THE REV. THOMAS HUNTER. EXECUTED FOR THE MURDER OF HIS PUPILS.
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6ALEXANDER BALFOUR. CONVICTED OF MURDER.
7CAPTAIN JOHN KIDD, SURNAMED THE WIZARD OF THE SEAS, AND DARBY MULLINS. HANGED FOR PIRACY.
8GEORGE CADDELL. EXECUTED FOR THE MURDER OF MISS PRICE, WHOM HE HAD SEDUCED.
9THOMAS COOK. EXECUTED FOR MURDER.
10JOHN PETER DRAMATTI. EXECUTED FOR THE MURDER OF HIS WIFE.
11WILLIAM ELBY. EXECUTED FOR MURDER.
12JOHN SMITH. CONVICTED OF ROBBERY.
13WILLIAM GREGG. EXECUTED FOR HIGH TREASON.
14RICHARD THORNHILL, ESQ., CONVICTED OF MANSLAUGHTER, IN KILLING SIR C. DEERING IN A DUEL.
15COLONEL JOHN HAMILTON. CONVICTED OF MANSLAUGHTER AS SECOND IN A DUEL.
16WILLIAM LOWTHER AND RICHARD KEELE. EXECUTED FOR THE MURDER OF EDWARD PERRY, A TURNKEY OF CLERKENWELL BRIDEWELL.
17WILLIAM JOHNSON AND JANE HOUSDEN. EXECUTED FOR THE MURDER OF SPURLING, A TURNKEY IN THE OLD BAILEY.
18THE EARL OF DERWENTWATER, LORD KENMURE, THE EARL OF WINTON, AND OTHERS, EXECUTED FOR TREASON.
19JAMES SHEPPARD. EXECUTED FOR HIGH TREASON.
20THE MARQUIS DE PALEOTTI, EXECUTED FOR THE MURDER OF HIS SERVANT.
21JOHN PRICE. COMMONLY CALLED JACK KETCH, EXECUTED FOR MURDER.
22BARBARA SPENCER. STRANGLED, AND THEN BURNED, FOR COINING.
23WILLIAM SPIGGOT, AND THOMAS PHILLIPS. EXECUTED FOR HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
24NATHANIEL HAWES. TORTURED AND AFTERWARDS EXECUTED FOR ROBBERY.
25CAPTAIN JOHN MASSEY. EXECUTED FOR PIRACY.
26ARUNDEL COOKE, ESQ. AND JOHN WOODBURNE. EXECUTED FOR CUTTING AND MAIMING.
27CHRISTOPHER LAYER, ESQ. EXECUTED FOR HIGH TREASON.
28PHILIP ROACH, EXECUTED FOR PIRACY AND MURDER.
29JOSEPH BLAKE, alias BLUESKIN, EXECUTED FOR HOUSEBREAKING.
30JOHN SHEPPARD. EXECUTED FOR HOUSE-BREAKING.
31JONATHAN WILD. EXECUTED FOR FELONIOUSLY CONNIVING WITH THIEVES.
32CATHERINE HAYES. BURNT ALIVE FOR THE MURDER OF HER HUSBAND.
33MARGARET DIXON. EXECUTED FOR MURDER.
34JOHN GOW AND OTHERS. EXECUTED FOR PIRACY.
35COLONEL FRANCIS CHARTERIS. CONVICTED OF RAPE.
36SARAH MALCOLM. EXECUTED FOR MURDER.
37CAPTAIN JOHN PORTEOUS. CONVICTED OF MURDER, AND MURDERED BY THE MOB.
38JOHN RICHARDSON AND RICHARD COYLE. EXECUTED FOR PIRACY AND MURDER.
39GEORGE PRICE. CONVICTED OF MURDER.
40RICHARD TURPIN. EXECUTED FOR HORSE-STEALING.
41MARY YOUNG. ALIAS JENNY DIVER. EXECUTED FOR A STREET ROBBERY.
42CHARLES DREW. EXECUTED FOR THE MURDER OF HIS FATHER.
43CAPTAIN SAMUEL GOODERE, MATTHEW MAHONY, AND CHARLES WHITE. EXECUTED FOR THE MURDER OF SIR JOHN D. GOODERE, BART.
44JOHN BODKIN, DOMINICK BODKIN, AND OTHERS. EXECUTED FOR MURDER.
45JONATHAN BRADFORD. EXECUTED FOR MURDER.
46THE EARL OF KILMARNOCK, AND LORD BALMERINO. BEHEADED FOR HIGH TREASON.
47MATTHEW HENDERSON. EXECUTED FOR THE MURDER OF HIS MISTRESS, LADY DALRYMPLE.
48CHARLES RATCLIFFE, ESQ. EXECUTED FOR HIGH TREASON.
49LORD LOVAT. BEHEADED FOR HIGH TREASON.
50FRANCIS TOWNLEY, JAMES DAWSON, AND OTHERS. EXECUTED FOR HIGH TREASON.