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Description: Heartland Serial Killers by Richard Lindberg Lindberg, an accomplished local historian and true crime writer, presents a fascinating story of two contemporaneous serial killers, both weaving marriage and murder in and around Chicago during the 1890s and 1900s. Johann Hoch was a debonair bigamist and wife killer who boasted of having perfected a \u201cscientific technique\u201d to romance... FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Lindberg, an accomplished local historian and true crime writer, presents a fascinating story of two contemporaneous serial killers, both weaving marriage and murder in and around Chicago during the 1890s and 1900s. Johann Hoch was a debonair bigamist and wife killer who boasted of having perfected a "scientific technique" to romance and seduction. Belle Gunness was a nesting "Black Widow" whose sprawling farm in Northwest Indiana was a fatal lure for lonely bachelors seeking the comforts of middle-age security by answering matrimonial advertisements placed by Gunness. Notorious in his own day, Hoch had faded into the dark background of Chicago crime history. But, in Heartland Serial Killers, Lindberg brings back vividly the horrors of one of Chicagos first celebrity criminals and uncovers new evidence of a close connection between Hoch and H.H. Holmes, the "Devil in the White City." Unlike Hoch, Belle Gunness, likely the most prolific and infamous female serial killer of the twentiethe century, has remained fascinating to the public. Here, Lindberg presents the most comprehensive and compelling study of the Gunness case to date, including new information regarding ongoing DNA testing of remains found at the site of Gunness farm in LaPorte, Indiana, which may serve to resolve once and for all the mystery surrounding Gunness death. Told in alternating chapters and rapidly paced, this book is true crime at its best-gripping, pulpy, and full of sharp historical tidbits. True crime fans, history buffs, and those interested in local lore will delight in this chilling tale of two ruthless killers. Author Biography Richard C. Lindberg is the author of 15 books on crime, Chicago, and sports. He is the team historian of the Chicago White Sox and regularly leads tours for the Chicago History Museum. A much sought-after expert on true crime, he has appeared in numerous documentaries and on such national media outlets as The NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, The CBS Evening News, and All Things Considered. Review Heartland Serial Killers contains three elements that contribute to the success of a true crime work: a fresh take on a legendary tragedy (Gunness), reintroduction to a shocking and salacious yet forgotten one (Hoch) and entertaining prose underscored by evidence of serious research. By combining a popular approach with evidence of careful research, he has created a work that should appeal to both the general reader and the serious true crime aficionado. -- Rose Keefe, author of The StarkerGunness and Hochs stories are inherently interesting and Lindbergs focus on how they found and manipulated their victims, rather than on gruesome bloody details, makes this an engaging work of history. The authors extensive research in period newspapers, court documents and other material is evident in the rich detail in the text, notes and bibliography. This is a story you wont soon forget. -- Elizabeth A. De Wolfe, author of The Murder of Mary Bean and Other Stories Long Description Lindberg, an accomplished local historian and true crime writer, presents a fascinating story of two contemporaneous serial killers, both weaving marriage and murder in and around Chicago during the 1890s and 1900s. Johann Hoch was a debonair bigamist and wife killer who boasted of having perfected a "scientific technique" to romance and seduction. Belle Gunness was a nesting "Black Widow" whose sprawling farm in Northwest Indiana was a fatal lure for lonely bachelors seeking the comforts of middle-age security by answering matrimonial advertisements placed by Gunness. Notorious in his own day, Hoch had faded into the dark background of Chicago crime history. But, in Heartland Serial Killers , Lindberg brings back vividly the horrors of one of Chicagos first celebrity criminals and uncovers new evidence of a close connection between Hoch and H.H. Holmes, the "Devil in the White City." Unlike Hoch, Belle Gunness, likely the most prolific and infamous female serial killer of the twentiethe century, has remained fascinating to the public. Here, Lindberg presents the most comprehensive and compelling study of the Gunness case to date, including new information regarding ongoing DNA testing of remains found at the site of Gunness farm in LaPorte, Indiana, which may serve to resolve once and for all the mystery surrounding Gunness death. Told in alternating chapters and rapidly paced, this book is true crime at its best--gripping, pulpy, and full of sharp historical tidbits. True crime fans, history buffs, and those interested in local lore will delight in this chilling tale of two ruthless killers. Review Quote "Heartland Serial Killers Promotional "Headline" A thrilling piece of Chicagos fascinating true crime history Description for Bookstore Lindberg, an accomplished local historian and true crime writer, presents a fascinating story of two contemporaneous serial killers, both weaving marriage and murder in and around Chicago during the 1890s and 1900s. Johann Hoch was a debonair bigamist and wife killer who boasted of having perfected a "scientific technique" to romance and seduction. Belle Gunness was a nesting "Black Widow" whose sprawling farm in Northwest Indiana was a fatal lure for lonely bachelors seeking the comforts of middle-age security by answering matrimonial advertisements placed by Gunness. Notorious in his own day, Hoch had faded into the dark background of Chicago crime history. But, in Heartland Serial Killers , Lindberg brings back vividly the horrors of one of Chicagos first celebrity criminals and uncovers new evidence of a close connection between Hoch and H.H. Holmes, the "Devil in the White City." Unlike Hoch, Belle Gunness, likely the most prolific and infamous female serial killer of the 20th century, has remained fascinating to the public. Here, Lindberg presents the most comprehensive and compelling study of the Gunness case to date, including new information regarding ongoing DNA testing of remains found at the site of Gunnesss farm in LaPorte, Indiana, which may serve to resolve once and for all the mystery surrounding Gunnesss death. Told in alternating chapters and rapidly paced, this book is true crime at its best--gripping, pulpy, and full of sharp historical tidbits. True crime fans, history buffs, and those interested in local lore will delight in this chilling tale of two ruthless killers. Details ISBN0875804365 Author Richard Lindberg Short Title HEARTLAND SERIAL KILLERS Language English ISBN-10 0875804365 ISBN-13 9780875804361 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 364.15232092 Residence US Birth 1953 Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-04-25 Imprint Northern Illinois University Press Subtitle Belle Gunness, Johann Hoch, and Murder for Profit in Gaslight Era Chicago Place of Publication Dekalb, IL Country of Publication United States Audience Age 18 UK Release Date 2011-04-25 AU Release Date 2011-04-25 NZ Release Date 2011-04-25 US Release Date 2011-04-25 Pages 272 Publisher Cornell University Press Alternative 9781501757136 Illustrations 40 illustrations Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159402147;

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