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Subject Category: Sociology
Sub-Category: Criminology & Criminal
Justice
Endorsement From Katherine Ramsland,
Professor of Forensic Psychology, DeSales University
author of The Criminal
Mind and Inside
the Minds of Mass Murderers:
Dr. Scott provides an organized, accessible collection of some of the most
intriguing crime stories of elite American culture. Without resorting to
sensational reporting, she nevertheless has penned a page-turner.
Endorsement From Marvin J. Wolf,
author of Perfect Crimes:
An unsparing examination of the power of wealth and fame over justice that
roasts American values over a brilliant flame of indignation.
Endorsement From Peter Dunbar, Deputy Chief,
Oakland Police Department:
Ms. Scott's book demonstrates that homicides are not just confined to the
inner city or gang violence. No one is immune from this deadly violence or
its consequences. It is often good "old fashioned police work"
that brings these cases to justice.
Endorsement From Alma H. Bond, Ph.D.,
Psychoanalyst, faculty of Institute for Psychoanalytic Training and
Research (IPTAR) and WritersSchool
author of The Deadly
Jigsaw Puzzle and Murder
on the Streetcar:
Homicide by the Rich and
Famous is an exciting read. Gini Scott is an excellent
researcher...Reading this book will change people's reactions to crime news
forever.
Description:
Many people express shock and horror when they hear of a wealthy or famous
person killing another person. As a society, we seem to expect the rich and
famous to behave better, to commit fewer crimes, to be immune to the
passions that inspire other, less prominent people to kill. After all, the
rich and famous have everything--why would they need to murder? But the
rich and famous kill for the very same reasons other do: love, power,
money, jealousy, greed, revenge, and rage. Here, Scott takes us on a tour
of murders committed by the rich and famous during the last century,
looking at the motives, the responses of the community and local law
enforcement, the media, and the outcomes. She argues that the rich and
famous may kill for the same reasons as others, but they receive vastly
different treatment and are often able to get away with murder.
Homicide by the rich and famous is not new in this country,
nor is fascination with the crimes committed by our most revered citizens.
But being among the upper echelon of society does afford such suspects with
a greater ability to escape punishment. They have greater access to better
representation, they have the means to flee the country, they have
influential friends in high places willing to put themselves on the line,
and they are generally treated better by law enforcement and the criminal
justice system. This book profiles the many ways in which homicides
committed by the rich and famous are similar to other murders in their
motives, but differ from those committed by everyday citizens in their
outcomes. Scott provides readers with a showcase of crimes that will
infuriate and fascinate readers.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
A Matter of Motive
What's the Method?
Hiring Help
The Big Cover Up
Family, Friends, and High Places
The Power of the Press, Personality and Politics
Legal Power?
When Rich Kids Kill
Losing It
Conclusion
LC Card Number: 200402569
LCC Class: HV6524
Dewey Class: 364
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