Book description
Staffordshire Murders brings together murderous tales that shocked
not only the county but made headline news throughout the nation. They
include the poisonous Dr Palmer, murder on the canal, a tale of
infanticide, the body in the gasometer, the chauffeur's revenge,
murder on Cannock Chase and much more. Alan Hayhurst has spent many
hours visiting the scenes detailed in this book, as well as
researching original documents and talking to people who have memories
of the invididual crimes. His well-illustrated and enthralling text
will appeal to all who are interested in the shady side of
Staffordshire's history.
Alan Hayhurst is Honorary Secretary of the Police History Society. A
retired bank manager, he has been researching the history of crime in
Lancashire for 25 years. He is a 'speaker on matters criminal', and has
lectured on Dr Crippen at New Scotland Yard.
