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David Stout

Biography

David Stout

David Stout writes for the New York Times and other outlets, and is the Edgar Award-winning author of six books. He lives in Washington, DC, with his wife.

David Stout

Books by David Stout

by David Stout - History, Nonfiction, True Crime

The Great Depression was a time of desperation in America --- parents struggled to feed their children, and unemployment was at a record high. Adding to the lawlessness of the decade, thugs with submachine guns and corrupt law enforcement officers ran rampant. But amidst this panic, there was one surefire way to make money, one used by criminals and resourceful civilians alike: kidnapping. Jump into this forgotten history with Edgar Award-winning author David Stout as he explores the reports of missing people that inundated newspapers at the time. Learn the horrifying details of these abduction cases, from the methods used and the investigative processes to the personal histories of the culprits and victims.