CRIME ARCHIVE DR CRIPPEN

Hardback, 1st edition. Dr Crippen - adulterer and poisoner - became a criminal legend when accused of murdering his actress wife. As dismembered remains were discovered in his cellar, the killer doctor fled to Canada with his mistress, dressed as a boy - only to be captured at sea after a thrilling police chase across the Atlantic. The author reveals the facts using original evidence, police reports, trial records, letters and photographs held at The National Archives. Illus., Sources & Reading + Index. 112pp. 16mo. h/back. F.