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Acts of Darkness
Notorious Criminals, Their Defenders, Prosecutors And Jailers
John L. HillSeries: True Cases(0)
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Acts of Darkness exposes the many faces of crime, and the many faces of injustice. Some acts of darkness are brutal and unmistakable: murder, drug wars, and violence behind prison walls. Others are more calculated: fraud, betrayal, corruption, and abuse of power. And some unfold quietly, in courtrooms, in boardrooms, or deep inside Canada?s justice system, where wrongful convictions, systemic neglect, and indifference can be just as devastating. From the chilling crimes of Paul Bernardo and the unrepentant violence of Michael McGray, to the calculated schemes of Edwin Alonzo Boyd, Helmuth Buxbaum, and Gilbert Galvan, this collection unravels the lives of some of Canada?s most notorious offenders. With unflinching detail, Acts of Darkness exposes the cracks in our legal and correctional systems, forcing readers to confront unsettling questions about justice, morality, and the true cost of punishment. A must-read for true crime enthusiasts seeking chilling insights into justice and morality.
"Thoughtful and provocative. John Hill lifts the veil on the world inside the walls of Canada's Prison and Justice systems based on his knowledge and personal experience. As a journalist who covered this area for almost 20 years, I can says that this book paints an accurate picture of the brutality of life on the inside. It also shows the legal and systemic barriers many prisoners face in trying to "do their time" and return to society. An important read for Canadians who pay billions of dollars for a system that often lacks true accountability." -Maureen Brosnahan Senior National Correspondent CBC News
"Hill has practiced and taught criminal and correctional law for forty years, and the book is divided into some of his standout cases – the bulk of them from the 1990s, which include stories of notorious criminals, wrongful convictions, and oft precedent-setting decisions. Hill is a measured, straightforward writer who includes a lot of legal details and mentions of paperwork, perhaps an honest reflection of the bulk of a rel attorney's job (versus the network TV version)." -Eve Thomas, Montreal Review of Books
Foreword, Salvatore Caramanna
Velvet-Glove Persuasion ix
Preface
Examining the Underbelly 1
1. Vito Buffone and Jeffrey Kompon
Collateral Damage in the Pursuit of Justice 5
2. Ray Rueger
Twist of the Knife 57
3. Matthew Michel, Johnny Stavrou, and Dennis Edgar
Torturous Treatment 73
4. Bogiatzis, Christoldolou, Cusato, and Churchill
Satan's Choice 83
5. Jason Cofell
Stark Acts of Vigilante Justice 91
6. Mary Dawson
Dubious Tenure at Kingston Penitentiary 111
7. David Miclash
Con Code and Tyranny of Silence 127
8. Michael McGray
Serial Killer in Plain View 139
9. Brian Donald Hickey
Losing Control 151
10. Buxbaum, Greenspan, and Martin
Pharoahs 159
11. Edwin Alonzo Boyd and Gilbert Galvan
Bandits 179
12. Martin, Simpson, LaKing, and Carriere
Gladiators 193
13. Paul Bernardo
Open and Honest Inmate Expression 221
14. Robert Wilson (Rosie) Rowbotham
Cheech and Chong Moments 237
15. George Lovie
Nothing But Fear Itself 259
Epilogue 265
Acknowledgement
In Memorium 269
"Thoughtful and provocative. John Hill lifts the veil on the world inside the walls of Canada's Prison and Justice systems based on his knowledge and personal experience. As a journalist who covered this area for almost 20 years, I can says that this book paints an accurate picture of the brutality of life on the inside. It also shows the legal and systemic barriers many prisoners face in trying to "do their time" and return to society. An important read for Canadians who pay billions of dollars for a system that often lacks true accountability." -Maureen Brosnahan Senior National Correspondent CBC News
"Hill has practiced and taught criminal and correctional law for forty years, and the book is divided into some of his standout cases – the bulk of them from the 1990s, which include stories of notorious criminals, wrongful convictions, and oft precedent-setting decisions. Hill is a measured, straightforward writer who includes a lot of legal details and mentions of paperwork, perhaps an honest reflection of the bulk of a rel attorney's job (versus the network TV version)." -Eve Thomas, Montreal Review of Books
Foreword, Salvatore Caramanna
Velvet-Glove Persuasion ix
Preface
Examining the Underbelly 1
1. Vito Buffone and Jeffrey Kompon
Collateral Damage in the Pursuit of Justice 5
2. Ray Rueger
Twist of the Knife 57
3. Matthew Michel, Johnny Stavrou, and Dennis Edgar
Torturous Treatment 73
4. Bogiatzis, Christoldolou, Cusato, and Churchill
Satan's Choice 83
5. Jason Cofell
Stark Acts of Vigilante Justice 91
6. Mary Dawson
Dubious Tenure at Kingston Penitentiary 111
7. David Miclash
Con Code and Tyranny of Silence 127
8. Michael McGray
Serial Killer in Plain View 139
9. Brian Donald Hickey
Losing Control 151
10. Buxbaum, Greenspan, and Martin
Pharoahs 159
11. Edwin Alonzo Boyd and Gilbert Galvan
Bandits 179
12. Martin, Simpson, LaKing, and Carriere
Gladiators 193
13. Paul Bernardo
Open and Honest Inmate Expression 221
14. Robert Wilson (Rosie) Rowbotham
Cheech and Chong Moments 237
15. George Lovie
Nothing But Fear Itself 259
Epilogue 265
Acknowledgement
In Memorium 269
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