Murder Stories
Derbyshire
Murder Stories
A collection of true murder cases from Derbyshire, recalling crimes, investigations and courtroom stories from the area's past.
ISBN9781909914285
Pages80
FormatPaperback
RRP£4.99
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About the book
True crimes from Derbyshire
This Bradwell collection brings together true murder cases from Derbyshire. Written by David J A Bell, it looks back at crimes that made an impression on their communities, setting each case in its local and historical context.
The stories are presented in short, readable chapters, making the book easy to dip into while offering a fascinating glimpse into the darker side of local history.
- True local cases — murders and investigations connected with recognisable places.
- Historical context — stories drawn from different periods of the area's past.
- Easy to browse — self-contained chapters for reading individually or from cover to cover.
Inside the book
The Murder Of Knocky Stone
Son Of A Vicar
The Bakewell Cemetery Murder
The Winster Duel
The Killing Of Mexican Joe
The Winnats Pass Murders
An Eighteen-Year Struggle For Justice
Cir Cumstantial Evidence
Death Of A Repton Baker
F Amily Massacre In Eastmoor
‘An Unduly Lenient Verdict’
The Simmondley Pit Murders
‘Bessie Goodwin Was My Property’ Bibliogr Aphy
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