David Stout

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The Kidnap Years: The Astonishing True History of the Forgotten Epidemic That Shook Depression-Era AmericaPaperback, 4 May 2021

The Kidnap Years: The Astonishing True History of the Forgotten Epidemic That Shook Depression-Era America
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Print Length
464 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Date Published
4 May 2021
ISBN-10
1728217555
ISBN-13
9781728217550

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A chilling true crime book that chronicles the wave of abductions that terrorized the U.S. during the Great Depression, including the most infamous kidnapping case in American history.

"A thrilling account that puts the 1932 Lindbergh baby kidnapping case, billed as "the crime of the century," in the context of the thousands of other kidnappings that occurred in the U.S. during the Prohibition and Depression eras...will enthrall true crime fans."--Publishers Weekly, STARRED review

The Great Depression was a time of desperation in America--parents struggled to feed their children and unemployment was at a record high. Adding to the lawlessness of the decade, thugs with submachine guns and corrupt law-enforcement officers ran rampant. But amidst this panic, there was one sure-fire way to make money, one used by criminals and resourceful civilians alike: kidnapping.

Jump into this forgotten history with Edgar Award-winning author David Stout as he explores the reports of missing people that inundated newspapers at the time. Learn the horrifying details of these abduction cases, from the methods used and the investigative processes to the personal histories of the culprits and victims. All of this culminates with the most infamous kidnapping in American history, the one that targeted an international celebrity and changed legislation forever: the Lindbergh kidnapping.

The Kidnap Years is a gritty, visceral, thoughtfully reported page-turner that chronicles the sweep of abductions that afflicted all corners of the country as desperate people were pushed to do the unthinkable.

"A fascinating crime book like no other."--David Cay Johnston, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist

Product Details

Author:
David Stout
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
US
Date Published:
4 May 2021
Dimensions:
20.83 x 13.97 x 3.56 cm
ISBN-10:
1728217555
ISBN-13:
9781728217550
Language:
English
Location:
Naperville
Pages:
464
Publisher:
Weight:
458.13 gm

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