Power corrupts! So does money ... and sex ... and money ... and, well, power. Corruption has its tentacles throughout all aspects of American life. Investigate 100 of the biggest and most brazen frauds, cons, and lies! From Wall Street to Main Street, from the Capitol to the military, and from sport to science, Grifters, Frauds, and Crooks: True Stories of American Corruption examines both famous and obscure swindles and con artists in science, art, entertainment, healthcare, the military, politics, law enforcement, religion, education, finance, and throughout society, including ... Bernie Madoff/Ponzi Schemes (business) Big Pharma (business/politics/medical) Black Sox baseball scandal (sports) The Catholic Church (religious) Chappaquiddick\Kennedy family (politics) Clinton/Lewinsky (politics) College admissions scandals (education) Corruption in the White House (politics/media/business) Enron (business) General David Petraeus (military) Harvey Weinstein/Miramax (entertainment/media) Iran/Contra (politics/media) J. Edgar Hoover (organized crime/politics) Jim and Tammy Bakker (religious) Jimmy Hoffa (union/organized crime/business) Lance Armstrong doping scandal (sports) Lehman Brothers bank collapse (business) The Mafia (organized crime) Navy/USMC Tailhook scandal (military) NYPD corruption (law enforcement/politics) Operation ABSCAM (organized crime/law enforcement) Pacific Gas/Electric/Erin Brockovich (business) Sackler Family narcotic empire (medical/business) Serpico (law enforcement) Spiro Agnew (politics) Watergate (politics/media) And many more dishonest and duplicitous people and organizations!! With more than 120 photos and graphics, Grifters, Frauds, and Crooks is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness. Most people are honest and helpful to others, but a select few use their positions of power and influence to enrich themselves. These swindlers have no problem cheating, double-crossing, stealing, and playing on people's trust. It's chilling to realize the long, sordid history and ongoing influence of cons, scams, and shady deals in America!

Pain, torment, and torture. Cruelty, brutality, and violence. The twisted psyches, murder. and yes, even the ability to charm people. Take a deep dive into the terrifyingly real serial murderers, spree killers, and true faces of evil! Serial Killers: The Minds, Methods, and Mayhem of History's Most Notorious Murderers delves into the global phenomenon of serial and spree murderers.

Fox Hollow Farm, the infamous Indiana property where Herb Baumeister allegedly murdered at least eleven men, has a grim past and an unsettling present. This riveting book pieces together the story of the tragic case and explores the paranormal encounters that continue to this day, delving into the psyche of a suspected murderer and the terrifying supernatural activity that lingers in the aftermath of such unspeakable evil. The Horrors of Fox Hollow Farm provides detailed insights from the original criminal investigation as well as testimony from key witnesses, including the man who survived Herb s attempt on his life. This chilling book also features actual supernatural evidence, from EVPs and psychic confirmations to first-hand accounts of the disembodied hands and voices that regularly manifest on the estate.