Murder by the Bay: Historic Homicide in and about the City of San Francisco

by Charles F. Adams

Book Overview

Documenting the murders in San Francisco that captivated both the city and the country, this dynamic history shows how the Bay Area can compete with Paris, London, and New York in the splendor of its suspenseful, horrifying, and audacious misdeeds. From the Montgomery Street killing of James King of William, editor of the Daily Evening Bulletin, in 1856 and the sensational trial of the early-movie comedian Fatty Arbuckle who was accused of killing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1884995462
• ISBN13: 9781884995460
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Linden Publishing
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A lively expose

Murder has a long history in San Francisco; and not just ordinary murder, either. The murders featured in Murder By The Bay: Historic Homicide In And About The City Of San Francisco involve politicians, colorful social figures, and even movie comedians. Chapters cover some of the biggest murders the city has experienced with an eye to exploring how these murders changed city policies and culture. From the Montgomery Street killing of a newspaper editor in 1956 to the trial of Dan White, former city supervisor who killed the mayor in more recent times, Murder By The Bay is a lively expose.

Facinating San Francisco Characters

Adams has done it again! His Murder by the Bay joins Great Rouges of San Francisco and Heros of the Golden Gate to complete his trilogy on colorful San Franisco history. A really good read.