Al Cimino Books

There are few people alive who are so cruel, so heartless and so undeniably evil that they will kill again and again. Yet at any one time, there are between 25 and 50 active serial killers in the USA, and their chilling crimes have fascinated us since the days of Jack the Ripper. Here you will discover how these heartless killers committed their gruesome deeds, what motivated them to kill and how, eventually, they were caught.This collection features more than 50 compelling stories, • Ed Kemper, who dismembered the bodies of his victims once he had finished with them;• Ted Bundy, who abducted, raped and brutally killed more than 30 women;• Charles Manson, who led a cult of mayhem and murder;• Jeffrey Dahmer, who stored a human head in his freezer;• Randy Kraft, who was pulled over for drunk driving with a body in the trunk of his car;• Alexander Pichushkin, who aimed to kill a person for every square on the chessboard.

On first impressions, Ted Bundy seemed like the perfect all-American boy. He was good-looking, fun and very charming; many women found him irresistible. But deep inside he was an evil monster who used his insider knowledge of law enforcement to evade detection as he terrorised large areas of the USA, murdering white females, mostly college students aged between 15 and 25. ,He confessed to 30 killings, but the real figure was probably much higher. When Bundy died in the electric chair on 24 January 1989, a raucous mob celebrated outside the prison gates by singing, dancing, and setting off fireworks. This is the disturbing story of a chameleon-like sociopath and necrophile who lured innocent victims to a horrible end.

The FBI estimate that there are between 25 and 50 serial killers at large in the USA at any given time. But the truth is few people kill. We occasionally say we could kill someone, but that is usually hyperbole. Most of us can imagine what it might be like to be driven to a senseless act of violence in an unendurable situation. To kill once is one thing; to kill over and over again is quite another. What drives these people who kill and kill again? Are they evil or are they mad? Serial killing is a worldwide phenomenon and no two killers are alike. Each one comes with a grisly though compelling tale that takes the reader to the darkest reaches of the human psyche.

'The best political weapon is the weapon of terror. Cruelty commands respect. Men may hate us. But, we don't ask for their love - only for their fear.' - Heinrich HimmlerThe Schutzstaffel , or SS - the brutal elite of the Nazi Party - was founded by Hitler in 1925 to be his personal bodyguard. From 1929 it was headed by Heinrich Himmler, who built its numbers up from under 300 to well over a million by 1945. The SS became the very backbone of Nazi Germany, taking over almost every function of the state.This gripping account follows the rise and fall of this paramilitary organization and the shocking atrocities committed in their name, from Night of the Long Knives to the Holocaust. With photographs and feature spreads, The Story of the SS charts the history of the most evil organizations the world has ever seen.

The book explores the stark contrast in homicide rates between genders, highlighting that women account for only 4% of such crimes, which amplifies the shock value when they do occur. It delves into the societal perceptions and implications of female perpetrators, examining the psychological and contextual factors that contribute to these rare but notable instances of violence.

Charles Manson was the illegitimate child of a teenage prostitute; in 1969, on his orders, eight people were hacked to death in an orgy of violence.Ted Bundy had the power to charm women. With his arm in a fake sling, he used to ask them to help him get his sailboat down off his car, but first they had to go to his house...Joanna Dennehy stabbed her lover Kevin Lee in the heart, dressed him in a black sequin dress, and dumped him in a ditch. To celebrate, she played Britney Spears' 'Oops!... I Did It Again' down her phone and then helped torch Lee's Ford Mondeo.Serial killers are the ultimate outlaws. They step outside not just the law but all human norms. They are fascinating because they are almost impossible to understand. It's comforting to know that all the serial killers featured here are now either dead or behind bars. Nevertheless, this book is not for people of a nervous disposition.

Medics and carers hold the lives of their patients in the balance. They see us at our most vulnerable, and we trust them utterly. Yet there are those who abuse this trust in the medical profession, and they take advantage of their position to commit the most hideous crimes. Some kill because of a twisted sense of mercy. Others let their monstrous egos take over as they seek to become heroes by rescuing those they harmed themselves. And then there are the men and women who simply delight in the power of life and death. Whatever their motivation, these killers can go undetected for years, racking up huge body counts before they are finally discovered

All's fair in love and war. At least the Nazis thought so. They deployed sex like any other weapon to achieve their goal of world domination and were prepared to go to amazing lengths to gain allied secrets. This book contains unforgettable but little-known stories of World War II, featuring the likes of Princess Stephanie Juliana von Hohenlohe, a close friend of Hitler who used her relationship with Lord Rothermere to try to encourage the Daily Mail to support the Nazis; the murky secrets of the Russian tea room in London's South Kensington; and fashion designer Coco Chanel's plans to persuade Winston Churchill to end the war. Author Al Cimino examines many remarkable and shocking cases from a time when brothels became hotbeds of bugging and blackmail, and pillow talk was used to topple nations

Exploring the chilling world of serial killers, this collection delves into the minds of over 60 of the most notorious criminals worldwide. Each entry reveals how these individuals, often blending seamlessly into society, are compelled to commit heinous acts of violence. The book highlights the relentless detective work required to uncover their shocking crimes, showcasing the interplay between their sinister motives and the eventual pursuit of justice.

Focusing on the chilling crimes of Ed Kemper, known as the "Co-Ed Killer," the narrative delves into his brutal murders of female hitchhikers that horrified the nation. Crime journalist Al Cimino presents a comprehensive account enriched with Kemper's own testimonies and haunting photographs, offering a disturbing glimpse into the mind of a serial killer and the impact of his actions on victims and society.