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Doctor, The Murder, The Mystery The True Story of the Dr. John Branion Murder

Doctor, The Murder, The Mystery The True Story of the Dr. John Branion Murder Case, The Paperback - 1997

by D'Amato, Barbara

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New York: Berkley Prime Crime published by The Berkley Publishing Group Previous Dealer Markings (Store Stamp to Reverse of Front Cover); Light Creasing on Front, Rear Covers; Moderate Creasing on Spine; Front, Rear Covers, Spine Lightly Chipped; Spine Moderately Cocked; Edges Moderately Soiled; Moderate Yellowing Due to Age. Accused and convicted by a prejudiced system. On the run in Africa for twelve long years. Imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. Barbara D'Amato, Winner of the Anthony and Agatha Awards for Best True Crime. BOOK DESIGN BY: Casey Hampton. CONTENTS: Acknowledgments; Introduction; PART I: Murder; PART II: Trial; PART III: Flight; PART IV: The Struggle; Appendix. SYNOPSIS: In 1968, Dr. John Branion was found guilty of murdering his wife in their posh Chicago home. After exhausting his appeals, he evaded authorities by fleeing to Africa. He was finally captured in 1983--but his case was far from over. It would take another seven years for Dr. Branion to finally win his freedom--and for those who prosecuted him to admit that he could not have committed the murder, and that they knew it all along. Acclaimed mystery writer Barbara D'Amato was drawn to this story two decades after the murder, as Dr. Branion languished in prison, ill and without hope. Her meticulous research repeatedly led her to one startling conclusion: that it was impossible for Donna Branion's murder to have unfolded the way the police alleged. In this award-winning account, D'Amato deftly explores the intriguing facts of this shocking case--from the tragic blunders made by authorities to Branion's arrest, conviction, and years practicing medicine in Africa as a fugitive from justice. The result is a damning indictment of our criminal system--and the vindication of an innocent man. The Doctor, The Murder, The Mystery by Barbara D'Amato won the Anthony and Agatha Awards for Best True Crime. She is also the author of the highly acclaimed Cat Marsala mysteries, including Hard Case and Hard Christmas. AWARDS: 1993 Agatha Award for Best Non-Fiction; 1993 Anthony Award for Best True Crime.. First Thus 2nd Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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  • Title Doctor, The Murder, The Mystery The True Story of the Dr. John Branion Murder Case, The
  • Author D'Amato, Barbara
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Thus 2nd Printing
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 432
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Berkley Prime Crime published by The Berkley Publishing Group, New York
  • Date January 1, 1997
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 004064
  • ISBN 9780425156247 / 0425156249
  • Weight 0.43 lbs (0.20 kg)
  • Dimensions 4.17 x 6.78 x 1.21 in (10.59 x 17.22 x 3.07 cm)
  • Dewey Decimal Code 364.152

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