Even in an era where crime has become an unfortunate and integral part of America's social fabric, there have been crimes that have greatly horrified the public and devastated families of those victimized. In this work, veteran crime reporter Carl Sifakis profiles the cruellest criminals and savage killers in America's past. Entries include: Louis ""Pretty"" Amberg; Alphonse ""Scarface Al"" Capone; Jeffrey Dahmer; the Oklahoma City bombing; Sally Skull; and Tylenol murders.