Description
Contained within the pages of this book are the stories behind some of the most notorious murders in Leicester's history. From the brutal murder of John Paas in 1832, whose killer became the last man in England to be gibbeted, and the poisoning of a seventy-year-old widow by two young men, to the failure to convict Archie Johnson of the murder of Annie Jennings in 1912 due to the inability to identify blood groups at that time, this is a collection of the most dramatic and interesting criminal cases that have taken place in Leicester between the mid-1800s and 1950s. Ben Beazley was a policeman for almost thirty years. His experience and understanding of the criminal justice system give authority to his unbiased assessment and analysis of the cases in this book. His carefully researched, well-illustrated and enthralling text will appeal to anyone interested in the shadier side of Leicester's history.
About the Author
Ben Beazley was a policeman for almost thirty years. A keen local historian, he is the author of Wartime Leicester, Post-war Leicester, and Leicester Then & Now. He lives in Leicester.
Book Information
ISBN 9780750948104
Author Ben Beazley
Format Paperback
Page Count 150
Imprint The History Press Ltd
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 410g
Dimensions(mm) 248mm * 172mm * 10mm
