Overview

In January 1889, as London constables hunted for Jack the Ripper and theaters around the world presented theatrical renditions of the Jekyll and Hyde story, Jackson, Michigan, Police Captain Jack Boyle searched for the murderer of Mary Latimer. This book follows Captain Boyle to the bordellos of gaslight-era Detroit--populated by madams, pimps, prostitutes and gamblers. It describes the investigation that led him to a pharmacist that prowled the streets, akin to a real-life Jekyll and Hyde. Ultimately, the book delves into the mind of Robert Irving Latimer, known as the most dangerous prisoner in Michigan and the man who inspired talk about resurrecting the state's long-dead death penalty.

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Author:   Tobin T. Buhk
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.299kg
ISBN:  

9781476676340

ISBN 10:   1476676348
Pages:   222
Publication Date:   26 March 2019
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Introduction Prologue: Law and Order in Jackson, c. November 1888 Part I: The Perfect Alibi  1. A Barking Dog Never Bites: Discovery of the Crime  2. An Unusual Suspect: Robert Irving Latimer and the Perfect Alibi  3. It’s All a Matter of Timetables: Unraveling Latimer’s Perfect Alibi  4. A Good Offense Is the Best Defense  5. Rumors and the Smoking Gun  6. Hang ’Em High  7. Dirty Little Secrets  8. Theater of the Absurd  9. Trial of the Century: The Case for the Prosecution 10. Enter “Trixy”: The Case for the Defense 11. Verdict Part II: #4578, the Most Dangerous Inmate in Michigan 12. Dynamite! 13. Poisoned Lemonade 14. Two Days of Liberty 15. Poisoned Pen 16. Free at Last! Epilogue: Ghosts, Whispers and Shadows Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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Writer and researcher T. Buhk lives in Jenison, Michigan.Tobin

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