Reader's Digest Crime Casebook Volume 2: Edited by Russell Twisk

A cast of drug smugglers, serial killers, forensic boffins, ruthless gang leaders, dedicated detectives and ordinary citizens. Sixteen gripping accounts: in this volume: Tracking the Fox: Penetrating the world's leading marijuana smuggling ring. Zero Hour For The Zodiac: A strange twist of fate gave police a crucial lead. Terror At The Door: The ruthless gang had spread terror throughout southern England...they had to be caught before someone was killed. In The Footsteps Of Sherlock Holmes: Alphonse Lutringer had accidentally killed his wife and in a panic, burned her body parts in the basement. But how accidental had her death really been? Solved - The Mystery of Piltdown Man: It was the greatest scientific hoax of modern times - but who was behind it? Free To Kill: Two lives converged on a collision course...leading to a vicious crime and the death of a young girl. A Trap For Mr Untouchable: He was Europe's top drug trafficker and for five years he laughed in the faces of the police and Customs. The Murder Of Justice: The Florida cop and the 19 year-old street kid should never have met - but one night their paths crossed briefly with disastrous results. The Case Of The Missing Keys: With just one piece of vital evidence, the Manchester police could catch the killer - but the clue had vanished... Manhunt On The Heroin Road: The nickel-and-dime drug bust and routine investigation that led an investigator into the shadowy world of a sinister Chinese cartel. The Boy Who Never Came Home: The abduction of Jacob Wetterling took place over 30 years ago. Despite a massive search and investigation, no trace of him has ever been found. Hunted Like An Animal: The young American pushed his way though the dense Peruvian jungle, hunted by the men who had just killed his friend. A Cop's Life: Frankie McDonald was the black sheep of the family. No-one expected he would follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather to become a New York City cop. If I Can't Have You, Nobody Will: Brian Anderson had stalked Laura Kucera for months - and now she was at his mercy. Who Wanted Aaron Dead? When Detective Jim Muchaud investigated the slaying of a teenager in his bedroom, clues led him to a shocking discovery. Terrorised By A Stalker: It could be your daughter, friend or workmate subjected to unwanted attention. Caution - she may be in danger...Illustrated with colour and black and white photographs.