Carstairs, the State Hospital in Lanarkshire, Scotland, is a
hospital like no other. Effectively a prison for some of the most
violent and insane criminals in our society, it houses men who have
committed the most horrific and frightening crimes imaginable. And
despite being an expensive, taxpayer-funded facility, the workings
of Carstairs remain subject to intense state secrecy. InCarstairs:
Hospital for Horrors, author David Leslie examines the history of
the institution, the crimes that have led patients to be committed
to the State Hospital and highlights the risks of the brave and
dedicated staff who work there. This shocking account delves into
the nightmarish minds of men who have killed, raped and attacked
family members, lovers, children and innocent bystanders. For many
patients, there is little hope of ever being released. But for
others, including some considered to be amongst the most dangerous
in society, release can become a reality. Corsairs features an
exclusive, first-hand account of a bloody escape in 1976, when
Robert Mone, along with Thomas McCulloch, escaped and went on the
run. Three men died and now, for the very first time, Robert Mone
gives his own account of an event which shocked the nation. And it
is a telling insight into one of the most high-profile yet
secretive institutions there is.
General
Imprint: |
Black And White Publishing
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
September 2015 |
Authors: |
David Leslie
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
270 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-84502-998-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
True stories >
Crime
Promotions
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LSN: |
1-84502-998-4 |
Barcode: |
9781845029982 |
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