David J. Krajicek

Facing Unimaginable Events With CourageIt's only human to be fascinated by disasters--and uplifted by reports of survival in the face of overwhelming circumstances. This book takes you back to Massachusetts' most catastrophic events, vividly re-creating the moments that changed the state forever....

Includes . . .Lee Shelton's murder of Billy Lyons in St. Louis, which inspired the popular song "Stagger Lee" The vigilante killing of the "town bully" of Skidmore, Ken McElroy The kidnapping of millionaire Robert Greenlease's son in Kansas City The Kirkwood City Council massacre Serial killings ...