Bøker av Davis W.G. Davis

Violence and crime stain the pages of U.S. history, and sadly, they're all but certain to be part of our future.Still, the criminal mind fascinates us, and you couldn't name or number all the TV shows, movies and novels that all but glamorize true crime.This unique book features the most famous crimes and trials in the United States since the turn of the century. We will focus on the most notorious and historically significant crimes that have influenced America's justice system, including the life and crimes of Aileen Wuornos, Charles Manson, the killing spree and execution of Ted Bundy, the Columbine High School shootings and even the unsolved case of Elizabeth Short: The Black Dahlia and many more.Selecting 50 of America's most notorious criminals was a daunting task. Of course, there is no single morbid factor, such as body count, sadism and notoriety must all be considered. Keeping that in mind, we've assembled a book of some of America's most dangerous and violent villains.Organized by case, we will provide you with an overview of crimes that have shaped dominated the newspaper headlines over several decades. Each one of the stories provides information about the crime, the victims and the outcome of trials and in some cases even the executions.

The unsolved murder of 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey created endless headlines around the globe. Now, her mysterious death is being reexamined in this fact filled book: The Death of a Beauty Queen.More than 140 suspects and 1,400 pieces of evidence have been reviewed in JonBenét's murder, one of America's most talked-about cold cases.Burke and JonBenét's parents, John and Patsy (who died in 2006 after a battle with ovarian cancer), were the primary suspects for more than a decade until police cleared them of any wrongdoing in 2008.For many the case is just a fading headline in their memories. But for others, it's a daily goal to find the killer of JonBenét Ramsey.We will look at the facts and the details surrounding the evidence and hopefully uncover the answer to who killed JonBenét Ramsey.

As John Gotti rose from street hoodlum to leader of New York City's Gambino crime family he left behind a bloody trail of bodies, as well as an assortment of embarrassed law enforcement agencies.Gotti was known as a violent thug who worked his way up the mob's ranks, gaining expertise in contract murder, airport theft, hijacking, heroin trafficking, illegal gambling and extortion. Putting him away became an obsession that would cause the government to go after him with no holds barred.Then in 1992 the man who had gone from the Dapper Don to the Teflon Don was convicted of RICO charges in Brooklyn's federal district court. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole and died from throat cancer on June 10th, 2002.Looking back at Gotti's reign one can see that his only true achievement as a Mafia chieftain was to captivate the public's attention. At this, Gotti had few equals. But as a leader he was quite lacked the ability that characterized the careers of such mob luminaries as Luciano, Lansky, and Gambino. In the end it was Gotti's ego and carelessness that led to his downfall.Known as ``The Dapper Don'' for his expensive clothes and his flamboyant high profile. Gotti will always be remembered as a Mafia superstar.

Maybe it's the time of year she was killed. Maybe it's the fact that her parents were considered suspects and later cleared.Maybe it's because the murder of the 6-year-old beauty queen has never been solved.More than twenty years later, the public continues to be captivated by the JonBenét Ramsey case.We don't know, and we may never know how this tragic true story ends, because JonBenét's killer has yet to be brought to justice, but people across the nation are still awaiting closure for this little Angel.Through the years there have been hundreds of explanations as to who killed JonBenét. In this book we will look at all the suspects and all of the evidence.We just hope that this book will keep JonBenét's memory and story alive.

If you love delicious foods then Epcot is the Walt Disney World Park of your dreams. Its World Showcase is dedicated to the sites and foods from eleven countries around the world.With all the amazing food at Epcot, especially in the World Showcase, it can be tough to know what to eat. And for many, there are just not enough hours in the day to try all the amazing dashes that Epcot offers.Now all of those mouth-watering dishes can be made right in your very own kitchen.If it's the authentic Mexican dishes from the San Angel Inn, the taste of the orient in the Japan pavilion or the home-style meals served at The United Kingdom's Rose and Crown Restaurant, we have them right here for you to serve in your own home.These step by step recipes will make you a world famous chef in your very own home.

What seems like just an old mansion in central Florida turns out to be the home of a 300-year-old vampire named Duncan Carson.When some locals decide to use it for their Halloween party location, they soon learn of the old mansion's history and the trail of death contributed to its original owner.Soon the legend of Duncan Carson becomes a reality and a local woman named Aniya Brown becomes the vampires next intended victim.Will Dakota Batchelor and his brother Clayton be able to rescue Aniya from a fate much worst than death?Or will she be cursed to live out eternity in the dark underworld within the Carson Mansion?

There are few things in life more shocking than a parent killing their child. Numerous reasons have been offered by adults who have carried out such a heinous act, ranging from mindless acts of violence to serious mentally debilitating conditions. What is perhaps the most shocking and disturbing aspect of the following cases are the ones where a parent murders infant children and even babies.It is surprising just how common 'filicide' - the deliberate act of killing a son or daughter - actually is.Regrettably, the following truly disturbing cases are not exhaustive and may not even contain the worst cases of filicide, which might escape unreported in the more isolated areas of our country. But these are cases of parents murdering their own flesh and blood that can be deemed utterly, earth-shatteringly shocking. Reader discretion is advised.

In August of 1969, during two bloody evenings Charles Manson and his "Family" made their gruesome and bloody impact on the Love Generation. When all the carnage was finally over at least nine people were savagely murdered.We will take an unnerving and detailed look at the horror dealt by Charles Manson and his followers and their journey through the California legal system. With the help of close personal friends and prison acquaintances of Charlie and his family, this book will prove to be the most meticulously researched account of the most notorious murders of the 1960s.Using firsthand accounts from some of the family's infamous members, including Manson himself, we will examine not only the origins and legacy of Manson and his family, but also the mysteries that persist.And when it is all over with maybe we can find out why the Family answered, "YES" when Manson asked, "Will you kill for me?"

What first appears as just an ordinary old scary house that is occupied by an even scarier old woman, ends up to be their worst nightmare come true.They find themselves trapped within the rooms of the "Halloween Mansion." And the only way to escape is to solve the puzzles that are throughout the old house.They soon discover that they are not alone inside the old mansion. They find numerous children from Halloweens past, who just like them, had to solve the puzzles within the mansion but failed.They only have two options...Solve the puzzles and go home. Or fail to solve the puzzles and stay in the Halloween Mansion forever!

We all love spooky tales that defy explanation - which is clear from the popularity of our many unsolved mysteries books and television shows.Throughout the history of humanity, mankind has been witness to thousands of strange, unexplained ancient mysteries and events, as well as mysterious phenomena. Many of them can undoubtedly be explained as regular, everyday events that were simply misunderstood. However, there remain a large number that defy all logic, reason and scientific explanation. From Ghost, UFOs and Aliens to mysterious events, this book will seek to explore some of these phenomena, not only current events and reports, but also those unexplained mysteries of the world from our remote past that still remain unsolved today.