This compelling volume provides an unequalled compendium of tales from all aspects of the criminal world. It contains sections on topics as diverse as witchcraft and spying to protection rackets and police corruption. The more infamous types of crime are also featured; lady-killer John Christie of 10 Rillington Place and parent-killers such as Lizzie Borden are included as well as the evil cult killings of the Manson family and East End gangland legends The Kray Twins.