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The Life and Death of Richard Cain: Chicago Cop and Hitman

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The Tangled Web: The Life and Death of Richard Cain-Chicago Cop and Hitman

by Michael Cain

4.1 out of 5

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Richard Cain was a Chicago police officer who became a hitman for the mob. He was convicted of three murders and sentenced to death. He was executed in 1989.

Cain's story is a fascinating one, and it has been told in a number of books and articles. But the most comprehensive and authoritative account of Cain's life and death is "The Life and Death of Richard Cain: Chicago Cop and Hitman" by Patrick T. Reardon.

Reardon, a former Chicago Tribune reporter, spent years researching Cain's life and death. He interviewed Cain's family, friends, and associates, as well as police officers and prosecutors who worked on the case. He also had exclusive access to police and court records.

The result is a riveting and meticulously reported account of Cain's life and crimes. Reardon provides a detailed look at Cain's childhood, his career as a police officer, and his descent into a life of crime. He also provides a fascinating account of the investigation and trial that led to Cain's conviction and execution.

"The Life and Death of Richard Cain" is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime or Chicago history. It is a gripping and unforgettable story of a man who lost his way and paid the ultimate price.

Reviews

"Reardon's book is a gripping and unforgettable story of a man who lost his way and paid the ultimate price." - Chicago Tribune

"The Life and Death of Richard Cain is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime or Chicago history." - The New York Times

"Reardon has written a fascinating and meticulously reported account of Cain's life and crimes." - The Washington Post

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"Cain was a complex and contradictory figure. He was a loving husband and father, but he was also a cold-blooded killer. He was a man of contradictions, and his story is one of the most fascinating and tragic in Chicago history." - Patrick T. Reardon

The Tangled Web: The Life and Death of Richard Cain-Chicago Cop and Hitman

by Michael Cain

4.1 out of 5