Frank Carlson Library

For nearly half a century, the Christian Brothers who ran St. John's and St. Joseph's training schools presided over an unparalleled reign of perversion and terror. The story of how David McCann led the surviving wards on a crusade for recognition and justice is stirring and heartbreaking, a triumph of determination in the face of callous indifference.David McCann was sent to St. Joseph's Training School for Boys in Alfred, Ontario, in 1958. He was...

"Beyond the Headlines: Unraveling the Menendez Brothers" delves into the captivating and controversial case of the Menendez brothers, who shocked the nation with their brutal murder of their parents. This gripping book explores the complexities of the case, the sensational media coverage, and the layers of hidden truths that emerged during the trials. Through meticulous research, legal analysis, and psychological insights, it unravels the motives,...

The Accused: 13-year-old Derek King and his 12-year-old brother, Alex, Sunday school students with choirboy looks. After midnight on November 26, 2001, someone bludgeoned Terry King to death while he slept, and set his Florida home afire. By the time the firefighters extinguished the blaze, King's sons, Alex, 12, and Derek, 13, were at the home of their forty-year-old friend, Ricky Chavis, a convicted child-molester. By the next afternoon, following...

Known as the "Vampire Rapist" or "Strangler Bill" for his distinctive modus operandi, Wayne Boden would rape, strangle and bite the breasts of his victims. His murdering rampage would continue in two cities over three years, he was only caught by superior evidence gathering and the help of an orthodontist. This book asks the question of "How do we really know our boyfriend or lover when we don't want to ask the questions, not only because we don't...

"Beyond the Headlines: The O.J. Simpson Trial" delves into the captivating and controversial trial that gripped the world. This compelling book offers an in-depth exploration of the evidence, legal strategies, and the social impact of the trial of the century. Through meticulous research, expert analysis, and firsthand accounts, it unravels the complexities, controversies, and enduring legacy of the O.J. Simpson case.

Curbchek is the story of a damaged cop, Zach Fortier. Fortier worked in the police department for the city where he grew up. One foot in the world of the cops, courts and legal system. The other in the world of gangs, drugs, thugs and street violence. Where the laws and rules are made by the strongest, the schemers and most brutal. Read about the transformation of Fortier from a green rookie to a damaged paranoid veteran seeing danger in every situation....

"Behind the Mask: Ted Bundy" offers a chilling exploration into the life and crimes of one of America's most notorious serial killers. This in-depth book delves into the psyche of Ted Bundy, examining his background, motivations, and the horrifying extent of his crimes. With meticulous research and psychological analysis, it unravels the complex web of deception and manipulation that lay behind Bundy's charismatic facade.

One morning in July 1974, Anita Andrews, the owner and bartender at Fagiani's Cocktail Lounge in Napa, California, was found dead in her bar-raped, beaten, and stabbed to death in a bloody frenzy. Meanwhile a month after Anita's murder, young Michele Wallace, was driving down a road in the mountains near Crested Butte, Colorado, when she gave two stranded motorists, including a man named Roy, a ride. She was never seen alive again. Fourteen years...

"Behind the Mask: Jeffrey Dahmer" delves into the chilling and disturbing life of one of America's most notorious serial killers. This gripping book explores the twisted psyche, heinous crimes, and the shocking extent of Jeffrey Dahmer's atrocities. Through meticulous research and psychological analysis, it unveils the dark secrets and haunting details behind the mask of a serial killer.

On July 1, 1931, Mary Ann MacAulay married John Charles 'JC' MacKinnon at St. Mary?s Church in Souris, PEI. This mother of 12 children was a busy farmer's wife, whose optimism shone through her weekly column in The Charlottetown Patriot entitled "Mrs. Wiggs and Her Garden Patch". Mrs. Wiggs? writings not only identify her as an astute observer and chronicler of local events, educational issues, agricultural practices, and economic issues but also...