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The Union Station Massacre: The Original Sin Of J. Edgar Hoover's FBI

The Union Station Massacre: The Original Sin Of J. Edgar Hoover's FBI

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by Robert Unger
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The Union Station Massacre tells the story of how a bloody shoot-out in Kansas City in 1933 became the lynchpin for J. Edgar Hoover's successful transformation of the FBI from a powerless subagency into a law-enforcement juggernaut. Using dubious authority and outright lies, Hoover's FBI turned the massacre case into a witch-hunt for "Pretty Boy" Floyd and Adam Richetti. Floyd was gunned down in a field in Ohio, and Richetti was convicted of murder and executed, based on perjured testimony and manipulated evidence. All the while, the FBI scrupulously avoided the truth. The Union Station Massacre strips away years of legend to reveal what truly happened that June day in 1933. The story it tells will change the way Americans look at J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI.

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ISBN13: 9781933466088
ISBN10: 1933466081
Language: English
Publisher: Kansas City Star Books
Publication Year: 2005
Format: Paperback

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    A revealing look at FBI's dark origins and myths.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're interested in true crime, law enforcement history, or American history, this book offers a compelling and eye-opening perspective on how the FBI was shaped by deception and brutality. It strips away the glamorous image often associated with Hoover’s agency and reveals a darker, more complicated story. You'll find it a gripping read that challenges your perceptions of justice and authority.
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