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<p>walter Hixson S Pithy Narrative Account Of Four Sensational National Murder Cases The Lizzie Borden, Lindbergh Baby, Sam Sheppard, And O. J. Simpson Trials Offers Interesting Observations Into The Greater Cultural And Political Forces That Shaped Their Verdicts. His Step-by-step Analysis Of The Details Of Each Case Provides Not Only Insight By Skillful Synthesis Of The Existing Literature But Also A Solid Overview Of The Events Surrounding These Four Cases, Each Of Which Became A National Obsession As Well As A Miscarriage Of Justice. Taking A Fresh Look At The Criminal Justice System And The Role Of The Media In The Larger American Milieu, Hixson Delves Into Sociocultural Impacts Of Crime That Are Both Thought-provoking And Fascinating Reading.</p> <h3>booknews</h3> <p>from The Sensational Cases Of Lizzie Borden, The Lindbergh Baby's Murder, Sam Sheppard, And O.j. Simpson, Hixson (history, U. Of Akron) Draws Insights Into The Evolution Of The Us Criminal Justice System, The Media's Role, And The Larger Cultural Milieu. Includes Photos Of The Victims And Accused, And An Editorial Cartoon Defending 40 Whacks Lizzie Against A Hatchet Job By The Police. Annotation C. Book News, Inc

Author
Walter L. Hixson
Publisher
University of Akron Press, The AtlasBooks Distribution [distributor
Published
2001
Language
EN
ISBN
9781935603221
Subjects
True Crime, Social Science, Law
Rating
3.9 / 5 (8 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-13

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