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 America's Most Vicious Criminals, veteran crime reporter Carl Sifakis profiles the cruelest criminals and savage killers in America's past.
More than 160 entries include:
* Louis "Pretty" Amberg (1898-1935): Racketeer and murderer
* Alphonse "Scarface Al" Capone (1899-1947): Gang leader
* Jeffrey Dahmer (1960-1994): Serial killer
* "Green River Killer": Unidentified serial killer
* Winnie Ruth Judd (1909-1993): Murderer known as the "Tiger Woman"
* The Oklahoma City bombing (1995): Terrorist act
* Ripper gangs: Serial killers acting together
* Sally Skull (1813-1867?): Female serial killer
* Tylenol murders (1980s): Tampering with over-the-counter medication.
