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Zero At The Bone: The Playboy, The Prostitute, And The Murder Of Bobby Greenlease
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In 1953, Sixyearold Bobby Greenlease, The Son Of A Wealthy Kansas City Automobile Dealer And His Wife, Was Kidnapped From His Roman Catholic Elementary School By A Woman Named Bonnie Heady, A Wellscrubbed Prostitute Who Was Posing As One Of His Distant Aunts. Her Accomplice, Carl Austin Hall, A Former Playboy Who Had Run Through His Inheritance And Was Just Out Of The Missouri State Penitentiary, Was Waiting In The Getaway Car With A Gun, A Length Of Rope And A Plastic Tarp. The Two Grifters Thought They Had A Plan That Would Put Them On The Road To Easy Street; But, Actually, They Were On A Fasttrack To The Gas Chamber. Shortly After They Snatched The Little Boy, The Two Demanded A Ransom Of $600,000.00 From The Greenlease Family And It Was Paid; But, Bobby Was Already Dead, Shot In The Head By Hall And Buried In A Flower Garden Behind The Couples House, Exactly Where His Body Was Found By Police Shortly Thereafter. The Greenlease Ransom Was The Highest Ransom Ever Paid In The Us To That Date And The Case Held The Us Transfixed In The Same Way The Kidnapping Of The Lindbergh Baby Had Done Decades Earlier. In A Bonechilling Account Of Kidnapping, Murder And The Dogged Pursuit Of A Childs Killers, John Heidenry Crafts A Haunting Narrative That Involves Mob Boss Joe Costello, A Cast Of Unsavory Grifters, Hardboiled Detectives And A Room At The Legendary, But Now Razed, Coral Court Motel On Route 66. Heady And Hall Were Apprehended Quickly, Convicted And Executed In A Rare Double Execution In The State Of Missouris Gas Chamber On A Cold December Night Not Long Before Christmas. By That Time, Little Bobby Greenlease Was Stone Cold In His Grave And A Fickle America Had Turned Back To Its Postwar Boom. However, One Question Has Never Been Solved: As Hall Was Being Pursued Around Kansas City And St. Louis, Half Of The Ransom Was Lost And Never Recovered. Did It End Up With The Mob Via Joe Costello? To This Day, No One Knows And Dead Mob Bosses Tell No Tales. In A Book That Brings To Mind Films Like Chinatown And Double Indemnity, John Heidenry Has Written A Compelling Work That Blends True Crime And American History To Take A Close Look At One Of The United States Most Notorious Murders.
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- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: This book contains two hundred forty pages. It is a hardcover edition published by St. Martin's Press.
- Q: What are the dimensions of 'Zero at the Bone'? A: The book measures six point four six inches in length, nine point five three inches in height, and zero point nine one inches in width.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Zero at the Bone'? A: The author of this book is John Heidenry. He is known for blending true crime with American history.
- Q: Is 'Zero at the Bone' suitable for young readers? A: No, this book is not suitable for young readers. It contains themes of murder, kidnapping, and adult situations.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book falls under the genre of Murder & Mayhem. It details a notorious kidnapping and murder case from the 1950s.
- Q: How should I read 'Zero at the Bone'? A: You can read this book like any other novel. It is a narrative non-fiction that engages readers with its gripping true crime story.
- Q: How should I store 'Zero at the Bone'? A: You should store this book in a cool, dry place. Keep it upright on a shelf to maintain its condition.
- Q: Is there any adult content in this book? A: Yes, the book contains adult themes including murder and prostitution. It is intended for mature audiences.
- Q: Can I gift 'Zero at the Bone' to someone? A: Yes, you can gift this book, but ensure the recipient is comfortable with true crime narratives. It may not be suitable for all readers.
- Q: What if my copy of 'Zero at the Bone' arrives damaged? A: If your copy arrives damaged, you should contact the retailer for return or exchange options. Most retailers have policies for damaged goods.
- Q: What makes 'Zero at the Bone' unique? A: This book uniquely blends true crime with historical context, focusing on one of America's most notorious kidnapping cases. It provides a deep dive into the events surrounding the crime.
- Q: Is there a summary available for the book? A: Yes, a summary of 'Zero at the Bone' details the kidnapping and murder of Bobby Greenlease. It explores the criminal actions of Bonnie Heady and Carl Austin Hall.
- Q: Does 'Zero at the Bone' include photographs? A: No, this book does not include photographs. It primarily consists of text detailing the crime and its historical significance.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover. This type of binding offers durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Is 'Zero at the Bone' part of a series? A: No, 'Zero at the Bone' is not part of a series. It is a standalone book focusing on a specific historical crime.