I'd like some suggestions of good true crime books to read. I'm particularly interested in books about crimes committed in the US that occurred or were solved relatively recently (preferably within the last ten years, but no more than twenty years ago). [more inside]
posted by spockette on Mar 19, 2009 - 15 answers

I am currently working on a murder investigation ("cold case") for a journalism project that I am working on. I have access to a lot of witnesses and evidence. I am looking for the best resource (treatise, primer, etc.) to use in conducting the investigation.
posted by gm2007 on Feb 19, 2008 - 5 answers

Where can I read about the techniques and crimes of modern professional armed robbers and thieves? [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse on Nov 15, 2007 - 12 answers

Are there any "smart" true crime community blogs or message boards? [more inside]
posted by taz on Jun 21, 2007 - 8 answers

Can you libel someone in fiction if you don't use their name? If I were to write a story based on a real murder, in which anyone from my home town would instantly recognize the source, can an acquitted murderer sue me? [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse on Jul 27, 2006 - 18 answers

Please recommend some true crime books. I've read through most of Ann Rule's stuff, In Cold Blood, Under the Banner of Heaven. What other writers would I like?
posted by dydecker on Oct 12, 2004 - 17 answers