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OverviewIn the midst of gangland activities during the Roaring Twenties, a thief plagued the New York City area by breaking into people's homes and stealing radios, possibly the costliest thing a family could own. Not only did the crimes deprive families of property and security, but they also resulted in the injuries of three NYPD officers and the death of officer Arthur Kenney. Based on interviews and trial transcripts, this book documents the search for the Radio Burglar, which turned into a wide-spread manhunt. Initially perplexed by the case, authorities eventually overcame great odds to achieve a conviction that has received praise in the following decades. But nine years later, the devastating effect on his family and friends of Arthur Kenney's loss was prolonged when they were involved in a second murder trial that riveted the attention of the city and country. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John T. AquinoPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.245kg ISBN: 9781476689746ISBN 10: 1476689741 Pages: 185 Publication Date: 20 September 2022 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Author’s Note and Acknowledgments 1. A Flicker of Light in a Dark House 2. From Ireland to Manhattan to Police 3. Politics and the City 4. Searching for the Radio Burglar 5. Two Officers Down 6. “The Man We Are Looking for Has a Warped Mind” 7. And Then He Just Died 8. Bringing Artie Home 9. Pawn Tickets in the Name of Ebert 10. Caught for the Love of the Game 11. “I only shot to get away” 12. Investigation Launched, Hilton Arraigned 13. Defense Argues “Intervening Cause” 14. “Give this man a square deal” 15. “If Kenney hadn’t been shot, he wouldn’t be dead” 16. “Killing that man isn’t going to bring my Artie back” 17. “An instantaneous impulse to preserve his liberty” 18. From the “Dance Hall” to the Chair 19. Forced to Leave, Forced to Marry 20. The Last Crime of the Radio Burglar 21. Mistrial and Delay 22. “But I am still innocent” 23. Afterwards Appendix I. State of New York Police Officers Memorial Roll of Honor Appendix II. Radio and Television Versions of the Radio Burglar Story Chapter Sources Bibliography IndexReviewsAuthor InformationJohn T. Aquino is an attorney, journalist and author in Silver Spring, Maryland. He has served as editor of three national trade magazines, has written several trade books, short stories, and over 4,000 bylined articles for newspapers, magazines, newsletters, and websites on entertainment law, intellectual property law, and other issues. He is a member of several state and federal bars, and the National Press Club and the Mystery Writers of America. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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