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The Kray Twins aka Ronnie and Reggie ruled London’s Gangland underworld during the 1960s with a ruthlessness rod of iron that still shocks yet captivates young and old alike to this very day. Their calculated rise to power involved fear, extortion, violence and murder as-well as developing a cult like celebrity status, which thrived in the heart of the swinging 60s nightclub scene and beyond.Although some may say their story may have been told many times over, the crime scene locations and background in which their lives unfolded and evolved has been largely abandoned to the past.For the first time in over half a century we can finally uncover what still remains of Britain’s most notorious brothers in crime and using the original police reports, eyewitness testimony and files from the public archives we aim in this book to separate fact from fiction to present the real story behind the ‘Firm’.True crime and social historians Richard C Cobb and Mark Davis return to the Krays old stomping ground in East London and take the reader behind the scenes on a step by step journey through the avenues and alleyways of their “Manor”As the past meets the present, they uncover key locations forgotten in time and present the truth about the rise and demise of the Kray brothers. From humble East End beginnings, to becoming the Godfathers of London's underworld, to their eventual downfall culminating in life imprisonment.Cobb and Davis explore the most charismatic part of East London, uncovering a cockney culture and a personality that has never left the area, where even today the shadow of the Krays still lurk around every corner embedded in the very streets they virtually owned.The Legend is everything…

THREE WIVES. THREE BATHTUBS. ONE KILLERThis is shocking true story behind the BRIDES IN THE BATH MURDERS:Renowned social historians, Richard C Cobb and Mark Davis, bring you the real-life horror story of George Joseph Smith, one of the most notorious serial killers in British history.Described by one police officer as “the most fascinating murderer of modern times” George Joseph Smith appeared to be the perfect Edwardian husband – until his brides began to drown in identical, suspicious circumstances. Greedy, cunning, and self-obsessed, Smith was a cruel and totally unscrupulous character. Between 1912 and 1915, he devised the most elaborate, yet simplistic, method of murder, despatching unwanted wives in their baths, making it appear accidental. His crimes were that calculated they forced the law courts to rethink how murder could be proven and forced the police to confront a terrifying truth: some killers leave no marks.The killer has remained both mysterious and contradictory: a barely educated East End ruffian with an unusual charm, poetic passion, and knowledge of Shakespeare. He stands out as a unique criminal who executed the perfect murder but pushed his luck one time too many. He would have found a perfect home as a smooth, ruthless and dispassionate Edwardian villain, in the pages of an Agatha Christie novel.Dark, meticulous, and evidence-driven, this is the most comprehensive account of a murder series that changed criminal investigation forever. Includes a wealth of new information, including, police reports, eyewitness testimony, and the reconstruction of every known crime scene with clarity and precision. Davis and Cobb take the reader one step closer to finally understanding the crimes and motives, of one of the most infamous and extraordinary criminals of the 20th century.Prepare to lose yourself in the most in depth study ever undertaken on a Serial Killer who shocked a nation.

Finally for the first time in over 40 years, the shocking true story behind the trial of most infamous serial killer in British criminal history comes to light.In the mid-1970s, Peter Sutcliffe, aka The Yorkshire Ripper began a reign of terror across the North of England lasting five years, with 13 women brutally murdered and resulting in the largest criminal manhunt in British history.His trial in 1981, the unfolding of a real-life horror story, attracted vast crowds from across the world, with every newspaper in the country sending journalists to cover what was dubbed the trial of the century.For two weeks, both prosecution and defence found themselves embroiled in a shocking and unexpected turn of events when Sutcliffe entered a plea of insanity. What followed was an intense showdown between the psychiatrists and the prosecution as eyewitnesses who knew Sutcliffe best, medical experts and serving police officers all took the stand to answer the big question;Was Peter Sutcliffe suffering from diminished responsibility? Or was he a cold and calculating killer?The real story of what went on behind the scenes in the court room of the Old Bailey over those intense two weeks, has never been revealed until now!Using ground-breaking new research, never before seen images, original court transcripts, police reports, and eyewitness testimony, the author takes the reader on a step-by-step account of the court room drama, presenting the truth about what actually happened, and finally reveals just how close the Yorkshire Ripper came to getting away with murder.

Finally for the first time in over 40 years, the shocking true story behind the trial of most infamous serial killer in British criminal history comes to light. In the mid-1970s, Peter Sutcliffe, aka The Yorkshire Ripper began a reign of terror across the North of England lasting five years, with 13 women brutally murdered and resulting in the largest criminal manhunt in British history. His trial in 1981, the unfolding of a real-life horror story, attracted vast crowds from across the world, with every newspaper in the country sending journalists to cover what was dubbed the trial of the century. For two weeks, both prosecution and defense found themselves embroiled in a shocking and unexpected turn of events when Sutcliffe entered a plea of insanity. What followed was an intense showdown between the psychiatrists and the prosecution as eyewitnesses who knew Sutcliffe best, medical experts and serving police officers all took the stand to answer the big question; Was Peter Sutcliffe suffering from diminished responsibility? Or was he a cold and calculating killer? The real story of what went on behind the scenes in the court room of the Old Bailey over those intense two weeks, has never been revealed… until now! Using ground-breaking new research, never before seen images, original court transcripts, police reports, and eyewitness testimony, the author takes the reader on a step-by-step account of the court room drama, presenting the truth about what actually happened, and finally reveals just how close the Yorkshire Ripper came to getting away with murder.

The shocking behind-the-scenes story of the trial of Britain’s infamous serial killer—and how he almost got away with murder.In the mid-1970s, Peter Sutcliffe, aka The Yorkshire Ripper, began a reign of terror across the North of England lasting five years, with thirteen women brutally murdered. It resulted in the largest criminal manhunt in British history. His trial in 1981, the unfolding of a real-life horror story, attracted vast crowds from across the world, with every newspaper in the country sending journalists to cover what was dubbed the trial of the century. For two weeks, both prosecution and defense found themselves embroiled in an unexpected turn of events when Sutcliffe entered a plea of insanity. What followed was an intense showdown between the psychiatrists and the prosecution as eyewitnesses who knew Sutcliffe best, medical experts, and serving police officers all took the stand to answer the big question; Was Peter Sutcliffe suffering from diminished responsibility? Or was he a cold and calculating killer? The real story of what went on behind the scenes at the Old Bailey over those intense two weeks, has never been revealed—until now. Using groundbreaking new research, never-before-seen images, original court transcripts, police reports, and eyewitness testimony, Richard C. Cobb takes readers on a step-by-step account of the courtroom drama, presenting the truth about what actually happened, and finally reveals just how close the Yorkshire Ripper came to getting away with murder.

Jack the Ripper is the ultimate cold case. The Whitechapel Murders of 1888 have remained unsolved for over 130 years and hundreds of theories have been suggested as to the killer's identity.Despite numerous books claiming to unmask the infamous Victorian villain, none have come close …. until now.The authors of this book are all members of H Division Crime Club, the world's largest body of experts on the Jack the Ripper murders.They have all come together for the first time in history to deliver their own personal research into each suspect and to finally nail down the identity of the man known as Jack the Ripper.Taking the original police reports, eye witness accounts and research by the world's leading authorities into account, we ask two crucial questions:Who did the police suspect at the time?Who was in the area to commit the murders?Using 21st century profiling techniques, it is time to reveal the truth behind the men most likely to have been Jack the Ripper.With each chapter discussing a separate suspect in detail, this book is the ultimate guide to solving the world's greatest murder mystery.

Peter Sutcliffe, The Yorkshire Ripper, remains the most infamous serial killer in British criminal history.His reign of terror saw 13 women brutally murdered and the largest criminal manhunt in British history.Just like Jack the Ripper, his Victorian counterpart of 1888, he remains a killer of almost mythical proportions, yet the locations and circumstances surrounding his foul deeds remain a subject of confusion to this day .. until now.Using ground breaking new research together with the original police reports, newspaper descriptions and eye witness testimony, we can finally present the truth about what actually happened.For the first time in over four decades we re-examine the crime scenes and deliver the real story of the Yorkshire Ripper murders.

Jack the Ripper is the ultimate cold case. The Whitechapel Murders of 1888 have remained unsolved for over 130 years and hundreds of theories have been suggested as to the killer's identity.Despite numerous books claiming to unmask the infamous Victorian villian. None have come close . until now.The authors of this book are all members of H Division Crime Club, the world's largest body of experts on the Jack the Ripper murders.They have all come together for the first time in history to deliver their own personal research into each suspect and to finally nail down the identity of the man know as Jack the Ripper.Taking the original police reports, eye witness accounts and research by the worlds leading authorities, we ask two crucial questions.Who did the police suspect at the time ?Who was in the area to commit the murders ?Using 21st century profiling techniques, it's time to reveal the truth behind the men most likely to have been Jack the Ripper.With each chapter discussing a separate suspect in detail, this book is the ultimate guide to solving the world's greatest murder mystery.