Strange Crimes and Criminals Author:Carl Sifakis, Carl Encyclopedia of American Crime Sifarkis, Carl. Encyclopedia of American Crime Sifarkis Throughout the history of crime in America, there have been cases and criminals that have left law enforcement agents and the public scratching their heads. Strange Crimes and Criminals takes a detailed look at the most bizarre crimes and and their perpetrators. More than 190 entries include: — * The Astor Place riots (1849): The tragic result ... more »of a minor theatrical feud
* The Brink's Robbery (1950): Inside job
* Cyclone Louie (1882-1908): Coney Island strongman and murderer
* Dead Rabbits: Nineteenth-century New York gang
* Ida the Goose War: New York underworld feud
* Mickey Finn: Knockout drink
* Pineapple Primary: Political violence during the 1928 Republican primary in Chicago
* Shanghaing: Kidnapping seamen to complete a ship's crew
* Suicide by cop: Individuals deliberately seeking to killed by the police
* The Zodiac Killer: California serial killer.« less