Murder Behind the Badge

Murder Behind the Badge
Author: Stacy Dittrich
Publisher:
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2010
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

The vast majority of law enforcement dutifully uphold their oath to protect. In a shocking true-crime narrative that reads like a thriller, a former police officer and detective, who is also a mystery writer, tells 18 stories about cops who kill.

Murderer with a Badge

Murderer with a Badge
Author: Edward Humes
Publisher: Diversion Publishing Corp.
Total Pages: 668
Release: 2014-03-11
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 162681256X

From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author: “The story of L.A.’s dirtiest cop . . . A riveting glimpse of the dark side of human behavior” (Flint Journal). Bill Leasure was among the least ambitious officers ever to wear the badge for the Los Angeles Police Department. He was content to work the traffic beat and only rarely gave out tickets. He also ran scams that netted him countless riches, from stealing yachts to collecting guns and cars. And he further enriched himself by setting up a murder-for-hire ring. Was he in it for the thrills? Was he a cop playing both sides of the law for the fun of it? Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Edward Humes explores the lies and psychopathy that enabled Bill Leasure to fool even the most savvy of city prosecutors, his own wife. “Rife with vivid description. Disturbing.” —The Miami Herald “Fascinating . . . A superbly crafted chronicle of one of the most complex, enigmatic criminals in memory. Far stronger and more compelling than most crime fiction.” —Kirkus Reviews “Excellent . . . Authoritative, impeccably documented and disturbing.” —The Orange County Register “Painstaking research and hair-trigger pacing.” —Publishers Weekly

Merit Badge Murder

Merit Badge Murder
Author: Leslie Langtry
Publisher: Gemma Halliday Publishing
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2015-01-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 194037149X

From USA Today bestselling author, Leslie Langtry comes a mystery series of laugh-out-loud proportions... When CIA agent Merry Wrath is "accidentally" outted, she's forced her into early retirement, changes her appearance, and moves where no one will ever find her—Iowa. Instead of black bag drops in Bangkok, she now spends her time leading a young Girl Scout troop. But Merry's new simple life turns not-so-simple when an enemy agent shows up dead at scout camp. Suddenly Merry is forced to deal with her former life in order to preserve her future one. It doesn't help matters that the CIA sends in her former, sexy handler to investigate…or that the hot new neighbor across the street turns out to be the local detective in charge of her case. And when Merry is forced to take on a roommate in the voluptuous form of a turned KGB agent/bimbo, things become trickier than wet work in Waukegan or cookie sales in the spring. Nothing in the CIA or Girl Scouts' training manuals has prepared her for what comes next… Merry Wrath Mysteries: Merit Badge Murder – book #1 Mint Cookie Murder – book #2 Scout Camp Mystery – short story in the "Killer Beach Reads" collection Marshmallow S'More Murder – book #3 Movie Night Murder – book #4 Mud Run Murder – book #5 Fishing Badge Murder – short story in the "Pushing Up Daisies" collection Motto for Murder – book #6 Map Skills Murder – book #7 Mean Girl Murder – book #8 Marriage Vow Murder – book #9 Mystery Night Murder – book #10 What critics are saying about Leslie Langtry's books: "Darkly funny and wildly over the top, this mystery answers the burning question, 'Do assassin skills and Girl Scout merit badges mix…" ~ RT BOOKreviews "Mixing a deadly sense of humor and plenty of sexy sizzle, Leslie Langtry creates a brilliantly original, laughter-rich mix of contemporary romance and suspense." ~ Chicago Tribune "Langtry gets the fun started from page one with a myriad of clever details." ~ Publisher's Weekly

Behind Her Special Agent Badge

Behind Her Special Agent Badge
Author: Floy Turner
Publisher: Storehouse Media Group
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2016
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781943106103

Floy Turner is knee-deep in serial murders, kidnappings, and burglaries as a Special Agent with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. So strap yourself in to embark on a roller-coaster ride that will drop you behind the crime-scene tape before racing you through loops of page-turning action with peaks of humor sprinkled in along the way.

Murder Behind the Badge

Murder Behind the Badge
Author: Stacy Dittrich
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Total Pages: 365
Release: 2010-10-29
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 1616140534

The vast majority of law enforcement dutifully uphold their oath to protect. In a shocking true-crime narrative that reads like a thriller, a former police officer and detective, who is also a mystery writer, tells 18 stories about cops who kill.

The Heart Behind the Badge

The Heart Behind the Badge
Author: Ron Shipp
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2016-11-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781534992924

What do you do when one of your friends is murdered? Not only murdered, but she was murdered by your other friend, (her ex husband) who also happened to be your childhood hero. This isn't just another book about OJ Simpson, it is the full story of a man who found himself in the middle of a dark tunnel that seemed to have no end. After years of guilt, lies, and betrayal, Ron battled back and forth whether or not to tell his story, in fear of losing his credibility. Twenty-two years later, he felt it was time for his story to be told. The Heart Behind the Badge is a memoir that outlines the life and events that led up to him testifying against one of his friends in what would be known as The Trial of the Century. Not one of his 15 years on the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) could have prepared him for what he was about to face.

Pride and Honor

Pride and Honor
Author: Joseph A. Horak
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2007-03
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781600022937

Murder, Arson, Burglary, Rape, Drugs, Drug Dealing, Drunk Driving, and Family Disputes, are all a part of the day to day life of a policeman. How he dealt with these issues is why Detective Horak is the kind of policeman I want in MY town. They are, with the exception of a few, dedicated, conscientious, brave and hard-working men and women. Detective Horak was a man that believed in honor and courage at the personal level. He did what he thought was right, regardless of the politics or personal sacrifice. In one story he spent 13 hours behind a door to catch five criminals... Even after his partner had gone home! I want more police men with Joe Horak's integrity and sense of duty working for me! Floyd Thompson

The Badge

The Badge
Author: Jack Webb
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2006
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0099499738

There has been no other epoch in American history where corruption, debauchery, and horrific murder has intersected with a society as speciously glittering and innocent as the Los Angeles of the 1940s and 50s. This work deals with subjects like the sex slaying of Betty Short, narcotics, gambling and prostitution. First published in UK: MarkVIII Ltd, 1958.

The Perfect Murder

The Perfect Murder
Author: Brenda Novak
Publisher: MIRA
Total Pages: 443
Release: 2009-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426840535

For more than a year, Sebastian Costas has been trying to unravel the truth behind the murder of his ex-wife and son. Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, he's convinced that her second husband—a cop—committed both murders, then faked his own death. Now Sebastian has followed the slimmest of leads to Sacramento…and that's where he finally gets the break he needs. Jane Burke, an investigator with The Last Stand, calls him in connection with a separate crime—a crime that could lead him straight to the man he's been looking for. Once married to a serial killer, Jane has spent the past five years rebuilding her life. And with Sebastian she finally has a chance at happiness. But the man they're after is after them, too. For him this has become a personal battle, one he's determined to win. Whatever it takes…