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"A chilling and detailed look into troubled minds." Patrick Quinlain, Author of Los Angeles Time Best Seller All These Moments Sometimes people are ready to leave. When they do, many write down their last thoughts in an attempt to gain understanding, revenge, or sympathy. Others simply want to explain their actions. What follows is a collection of suicide notes and letters written by authors, actors, artists, musicians, athletes, and murderers. Written by Aaron Hernandez, Jerry Kasinski, Hunter S, Thompson, Virginia Woolf, Kurt Cobain, O.J. Simpson, Charles Whitman, Sid Vicious, Ernest ...

Despite reform efforts that have grown in scope and intensity over the last two decades, the machine of American mass incarceration continues to flourish. In this powerful polemic, formerly incarcerated activist, essayist, and organizer Emile Suotonye DeWeaver argues that the root of the problem is white supremacy.

Wards of the State by journalist and author Claudia Rowe widens an eye-opening case from a true-crime lens to an exploration of the foster care-to-prison pipeline. The system is broken—hundreds of thousands of children every year leave America’s $30 billion dollar foster care system and enter its prisons, where in some cases, 75 percent of inmates are former foster kids. Through the stories of eight former foster kids, Rowe illustrates exactly where, when, and how the system is failing the children that it parents.

This is the second book by Pastor Omar Fisher as he details the far-reaching consequences of prison on our society. This writing investigates the lives of those recently released from prison and the corresponding experiences of Pastor Omar as he visited and interacted with those who were incarcerated and their families and their communities.

In The Dumond Affair: How Lies and Politics Freed a Killer, first-time author D.R. Bartlette weaves a story of the political corruption and religious zealotry that gave birth to an anti-Bill Clinton conspiracy theory that led to the deaths of two women and, thirty-six years later, the birth of an insurrection.

The story of the prison gang that became South America's most feared criminal brand—now spreading into the United States. This authoritative guide is the first comprehensive book to chronicle the rise, reach, and transformation of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang born inside the infamous Tocorón prison and now operating across Latin America and beyond. From the moment it seized control of its own prison-turned-palace—complete with nightclubs, swimming pools, and a zoo—Tren de Aragua built a criminal empire like no other. Through brutal extortion, sex trafficking, and control of ...

From avocado farmers to masked avengers to Mexico's deadliest criminals, dive inside the story of the cartel that took over Mexico and whose drugs kill thousands of Americans. For over a decade, the Jalisco Cartel New Generation (CJNG) has sought to conquer Mexico piece by piece. Even by cartel standards, the CJNG uses violence constantly to expand its ruthless criminal empire. Fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, heroin, oil, tequila, avocados, it will turn a profit from anything it can. This authoritative guide offers an unprecedented look into the CJNG’s operations, ...

This book examines if Americans are prone to joining cults.

AMBUSH In the late 1980s, in the shadow of the Mexican side of the Rio Grande River, South Texas is facing a reign of terror. Long time friends, Texas Ranger Elliot, known as 'La Sombra' to the drug traffickers along with border Sheriff Ray Turner must dive into action. Drug dealers, smugglers, and deadly snipers entangle, creating an deadly challenge for the officers and everyone who dares near the river. A mysterious pilot and his P-51 Mustang also emerge as an unexpected adversary to the drug smugglers, baffling drug runners and ground officers alike. Amidst the unforgiving Rio Grande ...

Exactly what the title says! A guide to spotting psychopaths. One in five people is a psychopath. How many do you know? Psychopaths lie and manipulate and ruin the lives of those around them. Very few psychopaths are in prison or hospital - most are living in the community, with families and jobs. Dr Vernon Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA is a registered GP and bestselling author who has written widely on mental illness. He has written over 100 books which have sold over two million copies in the UK and been translated into 25 languages. Published by the European Medical Journal. What the papers ...

La historia del cartel que tomó brutalmente el control de México y cuyas drogas matan a miles de estadounidenses. Este es el primer libro en contar la historia completa del Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG). Comenzando como una familia de ambiciosos agricultores de aguacate en el sur de México, el CJNG se ha transformado en un escuadrón de vengadores enmascarados que ejecutan a sus enemigos, expertos despiadados en drogas sintéticas, y ahora en un cartel de drogas que abarca todo el continente, inundando Estados Unidos con fentanilo, metanfetaminas y cocaína. Dividido en ...

In late 2019, Dennis Oya's persistent cough was just the beginning of a harrowing tale of neglect and systemic failure in a Washington prison. Diagnosed eighteen months later with tuberculosis (TB), Oya's case sparked one of the largest prison TB outbreaks in decades, affecting over 3,000 contacts. This outbreak, and others like it, exposes the glaring weaknesses in prison healthcare systems. In Outbreak Behind Bars, Homer Venters reveals the grim realities of how communicable diseases thrive in the overcrowded, unsanitary conditions of correctional facilities.

Step into the shadows of America’s criminal underworld in this riveting true crime audiobook that exposes the rise and fall of the Mafia’s most powerful families. Acclaimed historian and bestselling author Isabella Hayes delivers a gripping exploration of the American Mafia—from its early roots in the immigrant neighborhoods of New York and Chicago to its nationwide empire of violence, extortion, and political corruption.

What really happens behind prison walls? Forget what you've seen on TV—Behind Bars: 50 Hidden Truths About Prison Life strips away the Hollywood myth and dives deep into the raw, unfiltered realities of incarceration in America. Author Mark Davies delivers 50 eye-opening insights that expose the unwritten rules, daily routines, power dynamics, and psychological toll of life on the inside. From the surprising hierarchies that form among inmates, to the truth about contraband, guards, and gang politics—this book pulls no punches. Whether you’re fascinated by criminal justice, preparing ...

Unseen Chains: The Reality of Human Trafficking in America is a compelling and eye-opening exposé that delves into the hidden world of modern-day slavery within the United States. Through a powerful blend of survivor stories, investigative research, and expert interviews, this book uncovers how human trafficking thrives in plain sight — from rural towns to major metropolitan areas. Focusing on the exploitation of women, children, and migrants, the book explores the complex networks behind sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and domestic servitude.

A Readers' Favorite 5-Star Award Winner! This revised edition of "Armed and Alive" could save your life. It contains true stories about Americans who altered the course of their lives and the lives of others by their use of legal firearms. Instead of becoming a statistic, they met force with force and became survivors. These compelling stories of ordinary people, who saved the lives of loved ones and complete strangers, will amaze and entertain you. The stories are followed by the author’s commentary on the event, and tips on what you should do if you are in a similar situation. This ...

So You're Going to Prison is the ultimate survival guide for anyone facing incarceration. Whether you're preparing for a short stint or a long sentence, this comprehensive guide walks you through every stage of the prison experience, from intake to release. Written with insight and empathy, it offers practical advice on navigating prison life, avoiding conflicts, building trust, maintaining mental health, and finding purpose during your time inside. This book doesn't focus on the mistakes that led to your incarceration but rather on helping you survive—and even thrive—within the prison ...

Angelina, una contratista extranjera en seguridad por alta tecnología, es secuestrada y sometida a un extraño arresto en México, hecha sin cargos ni orden judicial, abriendo una pequeña mirilla en la difícil situación de las mujeres pobres en las cárceles mexicanas. Si bien México ha registrado más de 250.000 asesinatos desde 2007, mientras los cárteles recién fragmentados luchan contra los militares y entre sí, es la población civil la que paga en gran medida las consecuencias. "Balas como Papeletas" y "Plata o Plomo" son los eslóganes nacionales que reflejan el terror ...