True Crime: Virginia
True Crime: Virginia by John F. Jebb, published by Stackpole Books on July 11, 2011, offers a detailed examination of significant criminal cases in Virginia. This 160-page book delves into landmark incidents that have garnered national and international attention, presenting factual accounts of crimes that have left a lasting impact on the state and beyond.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of various high-profile cases, including the Martinsville Seven, the first murderer in America convicted on DNA evidence, and the tragic Virginia Tech shootings. The book also discusses the complexities surrounding the accusations against University of Virginia honors students and the last-minute reprieve of Earl Washington Jr. based on DNA findings. Through these narratives, the book provides insights into the intersection of crime, society, and justice in Virginia.
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“True Crime: Virginia examines crime in the Old Dominion and explores the landmark cases that have received national and even international attention. Included here are accounts of the controversial rape case of the Martinsville Seven, the first murderer in America to be convicted on DNA evidence, the University of Virginia honors students accused of murder, the last-minute reprieve of Earl Washington Jr. based on DNA findings, and the devastating Virginia Tech shootings. These are the factual accounts of the cases of cold-blooded murder and rape that shocked the state…and the nation.”– P. [4] of cover.
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