Wicked Washington: Mysteries, Murder & Mayhem in America's Capital

by Troy Taylor

Overview

Wicked Washington traces the chilling and scandalous criminal history of our nation's capital, from the bloody site of the city's most famous murder to dark deeds involving politicians from both sides of the aisle. This book includes a look at the mysteries surrounding the Lincoln assassination, death by duels, the infamous "Washington Vampire," presidential mysteries and scandals and the strange tale of the first murderer to be found guilty by reason of insanity-a man who went on to lead troops during the Civil War.

Wicked Washington is an addictive and fascinating read.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781540229175
Publisher:	History Press Library Editions
Publication date:	11/01/2007
Pages:	130
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.38(d)

About the Author

Troy Taylor is the author of more than seventy books on history, crime, mysteries and the supernatural in America. He was born and raised in Illinois and currently resides in an undisclosed location in Chicago.

Table of Contents

Introduction     7
Politics Can Be Murder     15
Legally Insane: Murder and Daniel Sickles     29
Washington's Greatest Conspiracy: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln     37
The Forgotten Assassination: The Death of President James Garfield     75
Presidential Scandals     83
Bloody Washington: Strange Tales of Crime, Murder & Death     107
Notes     123
Bibliography     125