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Legal Thriller and Psychological Thriller

Blood Knot by David Hayes

Blood Knot by David Hayes

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A Canadian True Crime Trial Account of Bruce Curtis, Lockport Murders, and International Extradition

In July 1982, eighteen-year-old American prep school student Bruce Curtis traveled to Lockport, Nova Scotia, to visit his classmate Scott Franz. During a domestic dispute inside the Podgurski home, Franz shot Paul Podgurski with a .22 rifle, and Ann Podgurski was subsequently killed.

Journalist David Hayes reconstructs the Royal Canadian Mounted Police investigation and the contentious Canadian murder trial. The narrative analyzes the conflicting testimonies between Curtis and Franz, the international diplomatic friction between Canada and the U.S., and the legal appeals surrounding Curtis's controversial conviction.

Why You’ll Love This Book

David Hayes crafts a detailed courtroom study of international legal precedent and teenage tragedy. Featuring trial transcripts and police reports, this true crime book appeals to readers of Joe McGinniss, Brian Vallée, and Peter Maas.

Book Details

ISBN: 9780312911140

Binding: Mass market paperback

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Publisher: St Martins Mass Market Paper

Pages: 354

Author:

  • David Hayes

Language: English

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