Instruments of Murder
Instruments of Murder by Max Haines, published by Penguin Canada in 2005, presents a collection of over fifty shocking crimes from around the world, many committed with unexpected instruments. This edition, written in English and spanning 294 pages, delves into the unsettling details of various murder cases, showcasing the diverse methods used by perpetrators.
Readers will encounter a range of true crime stories, including the case of Styllou Christofi, who committed a brutal act against her daughter-in-law, and the infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, known for his gruesome methods. Haines explores themes of murder and justice, revealing how each tale concludes with the apprehension of the criminals involved. The book offers a unique perspective on the history of violent crimes, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in the darker aspects of human behavior.
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In Instruments of Murder, his twenty-sixth book, the inimitable Max Haines describes more than fifty shocking crimes from around the world–many committed with the least likely of instruments.
The stories include that of fifty-three-year-old Styllou Christofi of Cyprus, who was furious with her son Stavros for moving to England in 1937 and starting a family with a German named Hella–the ultimate betrayal of family and homeland. One night, while Stavros was at work and the two women were at home cleaning the kitchen, the older woman struck her daughter-in-law on the back of the head with a metal plate, rendering her unconscious. Using a scarf belonging to one of the grandchildren, Styllou strangled Hella and burned the body in a backyard bonfire.
Haines also recounts the notorious case of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, who during the early 1990s drugged all seventeen of his male victims, cut up their bodies, and kept body parts as mementos in his refrigerator.
Whether it’s murder by rattlesnake, poison, umbrella, or strangulation, these tales of murder will surprise and unsettle you, but each satisfyingly ends with a perpetrator brought to justice.
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