Trial by ambush: murder, injustice, and the truth about the case of Barbara Graham
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Published:
Seattle, WA : Thomas & Mercer, [2024].
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Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
258 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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Description
"Unwanted and neglected from birth, Barbara Graham had to overcome the odds just to survive. Her beauty was both a blessing and a curse--offering her too many options of all the wrong kind. Her innate sensitivity left her vulnerable to the harsh realities of the street, where she was left to fend for herself before she reached double digits. Her record of petty crimes spoke to a life that constantly teetered on the brink of disaster. But in 1953, a catastrophic twist of fate would catapult her out of obscurity and into the headlines. When a robbery spiraled out of control and escalated into a brutal murder, Barbara became the centerpiece of a media circus. Her beauty enraptured the press, and they were quick to portray her as a villainous femme fatale despite [what author Marcia Clark views as] abundant evidence to the contrary--a fiction the prosecution eagerly promoted"--
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Capital punishment -- United States.
Graham, Barbara, -- 1923-1955 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
Graham, Barbara, -- 1923-1955.
Malicious prosecution -- California -- Los Angeles -- Case studies.
Trials (Murder) -- California -- Los Angeles -- Case studies.
Women death row inmates -- United States -- Case studies.
Graham, Barbara, -- 1923-1955 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
Graham, Barbara, -- 1923-1955.
Malicious prosecution -- California -- Los Angeles -- Case studies.
Trials (Murder) -- California -- Los Angeles -- Case studies.
Women death row inmates -- United States -- Case studies.
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Unknown
ISBN:
9781662515965, 1662515960
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references ([259]-[269]).
Description
"Unwanted and neglected from birth, Barbara Graham had to overcome the odds just to survive. Her beauty was both a blessing and a curse--offering her too many options of all the wrong kind. Her innate sensitivity left her vulnerable to the harsh realities of the street, where she was left to fend for herself before she reached double digits. Her record of petty crimes spoke to a life that constantly teetered on the brink of disaster. But in 1953, a catastrophic twist of fate would catapult her out of obscurity and into the headlines. When a robbery spiraled out of control and escalated into a brutal murder, Barbara became the centerpiece of a media circus. Her beauty enraptured the press, and they were quick to portray her as a villainous femme fatale despite [what author Marcia Clark views as] abundant evidence to the contrary--a fiction the prosecution eagerly promoted"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Clark, M. (2024). Trial by ambush: murder, injustice, and the truth about the case of Barbara Graham. First edition. Thomas & Mercer.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Clark, Marcia. 2024. Trial By Ambush: Murder, Injustice, and the Truth About the Case of Barbara Graham. Thomas & Mercer.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Clark, Marcia, Trial By Ambush: Murder, Injustice, and the Truth About the Case of Barbara Graham. Thomas & Mercer, 2024.
MLA Citation (style guide)Clark, Marcia. Trial By Ambush: Murder, Injustice, and the Truth About the Case of Barbara Graham. First edition. Thomas & Mercer, 2024.
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