THE CRIMES. THE STORIES. THE LAW 'Fascinating' - Sunday Times 'Masterful' - Judith Flanders 'A page-turning read' - Prof. David Wilson Totally gripping and brilliantly told, Murder: The Biography is a gruesome and utterly captivating portrait of the legal history of murder. The stories and the people involved in the history of murder are stranger, darker and more compulsive than any crime fiction. There's Richard Parker, the cannibalized cabin boy whose death at the hands of his hungry crewmates led the Victorian courts to decisively outlaw a defence of necessity to murder. Dr Percy Bateman, the incompetent GP whose violent disregard for his patient changed the law on manslaughter. Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged in England in the 1950s, played a crucial role in changes to the law around provocation in murder cases. And Archibald Kinloch, the deranged Scottish aristocrat whose fratricidal frenzy paved the way for the defence of diminished responsibility. These, and many more, are the people - victims, killers, lawyers and judges, who unwittingly shaped the history of that most grisly and storied of laws. Join lawyer and writer Kate Morgan on a dark and macabre journey as she explores the strange stories and mysterious cases that have contributed to UK murder law. The big corporate killers; the vengeful spouses; the sloppy doctors; the abused partners; the shoddy employers; each story a crime and each crime a precedent that has contributed to the law's dark, murky and, at times, shocking standing.
Kate Morgan
Kate Morgan was an American author known for her psychological thrillers and suspenseful novels. Her most notable works include "The Girl Next Door," "The Secrets We Keep," and "Gone Without a Trace." Morgan's writing style is characterized by intricate plots, well-developed characters, and unexpected twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats.
She has made significant contributions to the suspense and thriller genres, earning critical acclaim for her ability to create suspenseful and gripping narratives. Her most famous work, "The Girl Next Door," has been praised for its chilling atmosphere and compelling storytelling. Kate Morgan's work continues to captivate readers and establish her as a prominent figure in the world of suspense fiction.
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