Although regional crimes hardly ever make it to the national circuit, they will always remain with the families and communities of the victims and a part of the area's history. After working with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division as special agent/forensic photographer for twenty-four years, Rita Shuler has a passion for remembering the victims. In "Small-town Slayings," Shuler takes us back in time, showing differences and similarities of crime solving in the past and present and some surprising twists of court proceedings, verdicts and sentences. From an unsolved case that has haunted her for thirty years to a cold case that was solved after fifteen years by advanced DNA technology, Shuler blends her own memories with extensive research, resulting in a fast-paced, factual and fascinating look at crime in South Carolina. Rita Y. Shuler is also author of "Carolina Crimes" and "Murder in the Midlands,"
Paperback
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Summary
Although regional crimes hardly ever make it to the national circuit, they will always remain with the families and communities of the victims and a part of the area's history. After working with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division as special agent/forensic photographer for twenty-four years, Rita Shuler has a passion for remembering the victims. In "Small-town Slayings," Shuler takes us back in time, showing differences and similarities of crime solving in the past and present and some surprising twists of court proceedings, verdicts and sentences. From an unsolved case that has haunted her for thirty years to a cold case that was solved after fifteen years by advanced DNA technology, Shuler blends her own memories with extensive research, resulting in a fast-paced, factual and fascinating look at crime in South Carolina. Rita Y. Shuler is also author of "Carolina Crimes" and "Murder in the Midlands,"
Description
Ax assault, kidnapping, brutal murder: how could these things happen in a small town? Although regional crimes hardly ever make it to the national circuit, they will always remain with the families and communities of the victims and a part of the area's history. After working with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division as special agent/forensic photographer for twenty-four years, Rita Shuler has a passion for remembering the victims. In Small-town Slayings, Shuler takes us back in time, showing differences and similarities of crime solving in the past and present and some surprising twists of court proceedings, verdicts and sentences. From an unsolved case that has haunted her for thirty years to a cold case that was solved after fifteen years by advanced DNA technology, Shuler blends her own memories with extensive research, resulting in a fast-paced, factual and fascinating look at crime in South Carolina.
Retired SLED forensic photographer Rita Shuler is back with more gruesome murder stories from small towns in SC, including Walterboro, Eutawville, and Orangeburg. All of the crimes took place between the 1950s and 1980s, and several of the cases remain unsolved to this day, but each of them left a brutal imprint on the surrounding community. Shuler has tracked down family members of some of the victims and has gained access to their personal photos and memorabilia. She draws heavily from SLED records and forensic files, as well as contemporary newspaper accounts. The list of cases includes an axe assault, a kidnapping, and a crime of passion.
Product Details
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.
