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The Slasher Killings: A Canadian Sexcrime Panic, 19451946 (Painted Turtle Press)
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As The City Of Windsor, Ontario, Celebrated The End Of World War Ii And The Return Of Its Troops With Parades And Public Revelry, The Industrial City In The South Of Canada Was Shaken By A Series Of Brutal Stabbings. The Failure Of The Police To Catch The Murderer, A Blood Lusting Maniac As The Local Newspaper Described Him, The Turbulence Of The Times, And The Seemingly Random Nature Of The Killings Plunged The City Into A Panic. In The Slasher Killings Patrick Brode Tells The Dramatic Story Of The Windsor Slasher, The Social Frenzy That His Attacks Created, And The Surprising Results That This Hysteria Generated.By July And August Of 1945, Windsor Residents Knew There Was A Serial Killer Living Among Them And That, Despite Numerous Police Roundups, No Credible Suspect Had Been Found. The Following Summer The Panic Escalated When The Stabbings Began Again And, This Time, Focused On Sex Deviants Whom The Public And Police Had Decided Were At The Heart Of The Problem. Brode Examines The Vicious Press Campaign That Arose Out Of The Paranoia That Vilified Drifters, The Unemployed, Racial Minorities, And, Finally, Sexual Outsiders, Only Further Fanning The Flames Of The Growing Panic. Brode Reveals How The Authorities Used This Hysteria To Support Their Efforts To Monitor And Control The Actions Of Gay Men, A Campaign That Would Be Part Of The Process That Led To Canada'S 1948 Criminal Sexual Psychopath Law But Would Ultimately Bring Them No Closer To The Identity Of The Killer.The Slasher Killings Draws Heavily On The Records Of The Murder Investigations Maintained By The Windsor Police Department, Bringing Firsthand Evidence And Documents To Light In This Dramatic Mystery And Informative Historical Study. Local History Buffs, Truecrime Enthusiasts, And Readers Interested In The Role Of The Media In Shaping Public Discourse Will Appreciate The Slasher Killings.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Slasher Killings'? A: 'The Slasher Killings' explores a series of brutal stabbings in Windsor, Ontario, during 1945-1946, highlighting the social panic and media frenzy surrounding the events.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Slasher Killings' is Patrick Brode.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Slasher Killings' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Slasher Killings' have? A: This book contains 240 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Slasher Killings' published? A: 'The Slasher Killings' was published on September 21, 2009.
- Q: What is the intended audience for this book? A: The intended audience includes local history buffs, true-crime enthusiasts, and readers interested in media influence on public discourse.
- Q: Is 'The Slasher Killings' an illustrated edition? A: Yes, 'The Slasher Killings' is an illustrated edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Slasher Killings'? A: Themes include social panic, media influence, and the historical context of crime and punishment in Canada.
- Q: Does 'The Slasher Killings' provide primary source material? A: Yes, the book draws heavily on records from the Windsor Police Department, providing firsthand evidence and documents.
- Q: What genre does 'The Slasher Killings' belong to? A: 'The Slasher Killings' falls under the genre of true crime and historical non-fiction.