The Central Park Five: The Untold Story Behind One of New York City's Most Infamous Crimes

By Sarah Burns.

The Central Park Five: The Untold Story Behind One of New York City's Most Infamous Crimes

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In this spellbinding account of the real facts of the Central Park jogger case, Sarah Burns powerfully reexamines one of New York City's most notorious crimes and its aftermath. On April 20th, 1989, two passersby discovered the body of the "Central Park jogger" crumpled in a ravine. She'd been raped and severely beaten. Within days five black and Latino teenagers were apprehended, all five confessing to the crime. The staggering torrent of media coverage that ensued, coupled with fierce public outcry, exposed the deep-seated race and class divisions in New York City...

ISBN(s)

0307387984, 9780307387981

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