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Gary Steven Krist, accused kidnapper of millionairess Barbara Jean Mackie leaving the Lee Memorial H
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Gary Steven Krist is Granted Parole (May 10, 1979)
Gary Steven Krist (born April 29, 1945) is an American convicted of kidnapping and the trafficking of illegal aliens.
He was born in Aberdeen, Washington,[1] on April 29, 1945, and grew up in Pelican, Alaska.[1] He lived part of his childhood in Utah. His first recorded crime was a string of robberies at the age of 14, in 1959.[1] He escaped with another prisoner from Deuel Vocational Institution, a California state prison, in November 1966, while serving a sentence for automobile theft; the other prisoner was killed during the attempt.[2][3]
Mackle kidnapping[edit source]
Main article: Barbara Mackle kidnapping
He is best known for kidnapping and burying heiress Barbara Jane Mackle alive in a ventilated box in 1968. After receiving $500,000 in ransom money, he was captured and sentenced...
published: 22 Nov 2022
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Robert Wright & Gary Krist [The Wright Show]
01:24 Gary's new book, "City of Scoundrels"
08:40 The legacy of the 1919 Chicago race riot
10:56 The tricky business of turning history into narrative
18:59 Gary's path from fiction to non-fiction
30:53 Why The Weekly Standard gave this book a rave review
40:14 Is book publishing doomed?
Robert Wright (Bloggingheads.tv, The Evolution of God, Nonzero, Why Buddhism Is True) and Gary Krist (Empire of Sin, garykrist.com)
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Kidnapper Became U.S. Doctor. Co-ed Abducted - Barbara Mackle - Gary Krist Twist
#truecrime #truecrimeyoutubers #buried #kidnapping
College coed Barbara Mackle is abducted from her bed at gunpoint by a pair of diabolical kidnappers.
As her wealthy parents work with the FBI to pay the hefty ransom and get their daughter back, Barbara fervently prays for rescue from a box buried underground in a dense forest.
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published: 04 Sep 2021
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City of Scoundrels: The 12 Days of Disaster… by Gary Krist · Audiobook preview
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City of Scoundrels: The 12 Days of Disaster That Gave Birth to Modern Chicago
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When 1919 began, the city of Chicago seemed on the verge of transformation. Modernizers had an audacious, expensive plan to turn the city from a brawling, unglamorous place into “the Me...
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Review of "Empire of Sin" by Gary Krist: Because I Have Opinions
A review of the 2014 Nonfiction "Empire of Sin" by Gary Krist.
Featuring the star of the show: Ettienne, being a love-bug
published: 07 Jan 2023
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"City of Scoundrels" By Gary Krist
"City of Scoundrels: The 12 Days of Disaster That Gave Birth to Modern Chicago" by Gary Krist is a captivating historical narrative that delves into the tumultuous events of 1919 Chicago, a city grappling with a complex web of social, political, and economic challenges. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Krist paints a vivid portrait of a metropolis on the brink of transformation, using the lens of twelve extraordinary days to explore the emergence of modern Chicago.At its core, "City of Scoundrels" is a tale of resilience and transformation in the face of adversity. Krist masterfully interweaves the stories of various individuals, ranging from a daring aviator to a fearless police officer, from a determined journalist to an ambitious young woman. Through their experi...
published: 22 Oct 2023
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City of Scoundrels by Gary Krist
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From bestselling author Gary Krist, the story of the metropolis that never should have been and the visionaries who dreamed it into reality
Little more than a century ago, the southern c...
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Gary Steven Krist Heads to Court for the Kidnapping of Barbara Jean Mackle (January 24, 1968)
Barbara Jane Mackle, aged 20 at the time of her kidnapping, was the daughter of Robert Mackle, a wealthy Florida land developer. Barbara was attending Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, when the Hong Kong flu pandemic impacted the campus, resulting in Barbara contracting the illness. Barbara's mother travelled to Atlanta to take care of her daughter and drive her back to the family home in Coral Gables, Florida, for the Christmas break. Along the way they stayed at a Rodeway Inn in Decatur.
Events
On December 17, 1968, prison escapee Gary Steven Krist and his accomplice, Ruth Eisemann-Schier—both disguised as police officers–knocked on the door of the room Barbara and her mother were sharing at the Rodeway Inn. Krist told Barbara that an acquaintance, Stewart Hunt Woodward, had been in...
published: 22 Nov 2022
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Gary Steven Krist, accused kidnapper of millionairess Barbara Jean Mackie leaving the Lee Memorial H
(22 Dec 1968) 12/23/68 a0054042
fort meyers, fla: Gary Steven Krist, accused kidnapper of millionairess Barbara Jean Mackie leaving the Lee Memorial Hosp...
(22 Dec 1968) 12/23/68 a0054042
fort meyers, fla: Gary Steven Krist, accused kidnapper of millionairess Barbara Jean Mackie leaving the Lee Memorial Hospital:
nx 41039 "krist" shows: mcu lee memorial hospital: head shot krist handcuffed to fbl men through lobby into car: pan car away:
(shot 12/22/68 28ft)
krist, gary steven
mackie, barbara jean - case
kidnapping
fla - for meyers
haylock / 28 ft / 16 neg / d21841
100 ft / 16 neg / cuts /
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(22 Dec 1968) 12/23/68 a0054042
fort meyers, fla: Gary Steven Krist, accused kidnapper of millionairess Barbara Jean Mackie leaving the Lee Memorial Hospital:
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(shot 12/22/68 28ft)
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kidnapping
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Gary Steven Krist is Granted Parole (May 10, 1979)
Gary Steven Krist (born April 29, 1945) is an American convicted of kidnapping and the trafficking of illegal aliens.
He was born in Aberdeen, Washington,[1] o...
Gary Steven Krist (born April 29, 1945) is an American convicted of kidnapping and the trafficking of illegal aliens.
He was born in Aberdeen, Washington,[1] on April 29, 1945, and grew up in Pelican,
Alaska.[1] He lived part of his childhood in Utah. His first recorded crime was a string of robberies at the age of 14, in 1959.[1] He escaped with another prisoner from Deuel Vocational Institution, a California state prison, in November 1966, while serving a sentence for automobile theft; the other prisoner was killed during the attempt.[2][3]
Mackle kidnapping[edit source]
Main article: Barbara Mackle kidnapping
He is best known for kidnapping and burying heiress Barbara Jane Mackle alive in a ventilated box in 1968. After receiving $500,000 in ransom money, he was captured and sentenced to life in prison.[1]
While imprisoned, Krist wrote a book, Life: The Man Who Kidnapped Barbara Jane Mackle, published in 1972.[4]
Parole and medical practice[edit source]
Krist was paroled after serving 10 years and granted a pardon after he was accepted to medical school the Autonomous University of Guadalajara in Mexico so that he could become a physician.[5][1] In December 2001, after his application to practice medicine in
Alabama was rejected, the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana granted him a probationary license, under which he was required to report to the board every six months and submit to psychiatric evaluation, and was prohibited from prescribing certain drugs.[6] He practiced medicine in Chrisney, Indiana, until his medical license was revoked in 2003, as a result of not disclosing a disciplinary action he had received during his medical residency.[1]
Later crimes[edit source]
Krist chartered a boat to South America in January 2006. When he returned on March 6, 2006, authorities were waiting for him and discovered four illegal aliens, who paid $6,000 each to come to the United States, and 14 kilograms of cocaine in paste form valued at around US$1 million. He was arrested in Point Clear, Alabama, for conspiracy to bring cocaine and illegal aliens into the United States. It was also discovered that he was running a cocaine operation in Barrow County, Georgia. On May 16, 2006, Krist pleaded guilty to drug smuggling; and, on January 19, 2007, he was sentenced to five years and five months in prison at the Federal Correctional Institution in Marianna, Florida. He was released from prison in November 2010.[7][8]
On August 27, 2012, in Mobile, Alabama, U.S. District Judge Callie V. Granade revoked Krist's supervised release for violating his probation. He had left the country without permission, sailing to Cuba and South America on his sailboat. Judge Granade sentenced Krist to 40 months imprisonment.[9]
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Gary Steven Krist (born April 29, 1945) is an American convicted of kidnapping and the trafficking of illegal aliens.
He was born in Aberdeen, Washington,[1] on April 29, 1945, and grew up in Pelican,
Alaska.[1] He lived part of his childhood in Utah. His first recorded crime was a string of robberies at the age of 14, in 1959.[1] He escaped with another prisoner from Deuel Vocational Institution, a California state prison, in November 1966, while serving a sentence for automobile theft; the other prisoner was killed during the attempt.[2][3]
Mackle kidnapping[edit source]
Main article: Barbara Mackle kidnapping
He is best known for kidnapping and burying heiress Barbara Jane Mackle alive in a ventilated box in 1968. After receiving $500,000 in ransom money, he was captured and sentenced to life in prison.[1]
While imprisoned, Krist wrote a book, Life: The Man Who Kidnapped Barbara Jane Mackle, published in 1972.[4]
Parole and medical practice[edit source]
Krist was paroled after serving 10 years and granted a pardon after he was accepted to medical school the Autonomous University of Guadalajara in Mexico so that he could become a physician.[5][1] In December 2001, after his application to practice medicine in
Alabama was rejected, the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana granted him a probationary license, under which he was required to report to the board every six months and submit to psychiatric evaluation, and was prohibited from prescribing certain drugs.[6] He practiced medicine in Chrisney, Indiana, until his medical license was revoked in 2003, as a result of not disclosing a disciplinary action he had received during his medical residency.[1]
Later crimes[edit source]
Krist chartered a boat to South America in January 2006. When he returned on March 6, 2006, authorities were waiting for him and discovered four illegal aliens, who paid $6,000 each to come to the United States, and 14 kilograms of cocaine in paste form valued at around US$1 million. He was arrested in Point Clear, Alabama, for conspiracy to bring cocaine and illegal aliens into the United States. It was also discovered that he was running a cocaine operation in Barrow County, Georgia. On May 16, 2006, Krist pleaded guilty to drug smuggling; and, on January 19, 2007, he was sentenced to five years and five months in prison at the Federal Correctional Institution in Marianna, Florida. He was released from prison in November 2010.[7][8]
On August 27, 2012, in Mobile, Alabama, U.S. District Judge Callie V. Granade revoked Krist's supervised release for violating his probation. He had left the country without permission, sailing to Cuba and South America on his sailboat. Judge Granade sentenced Krist to 40 months imprisonment.[9]
- published: 22 Nov 2022
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Robert Wright & Gary Krist [The Wright Show]
01:24 Gary's new book, "City of Scoundrels"
08:40 The legacy of the 1919 Chicago race riot
10:56 The tricky business of turning history into narrative
18:59 Gar...
01:24 Gary's new book, "City of Scoundrels"
08:40 The legacy of the 1919 Chicago race riot
10:56 The tricky business of turning history into narrative
18:59 Gary's path from fiction to non-fiction
30:53 Why The Weekly Standard gave this book a rave review
40:14 Is book publishing doomed?
Robert Wright (Bloggingheads.tv, The Evolution of God, Nonzero, Why Buddhism Is True) and Gary Krist (Empire of Sin, garykrist.com)
Join the conversation on Bloggingheads.tv:
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01:24 Gary's new book, "City of Scoundrels"
08:40 The legacy of the 1919 Chicago race riot
10:56 The tricky business of turning history into narrative
18:59 Gary's path from fiction to non-fiction
30:53 Why The Weekly Standard gave this book a rave review
40:14 Is book publishing doomed?
Robert Wright (Bloggingheads.tv, The Evolution of God, Nonzero, Why Buddhism Is True) and Gary Krist (Empire of Sin, garykrist.com)
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- published: 05 Apr 2018
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Kidnapper Became U.S. Doctor. Co-ed Abducted - Barbara Mackle - Gary Krist Twist
#truecrime #truecrimeyoutubers #buried #kidnapping
College coed Barbara Mackle is abducted from her bed at gunpoint by a pair of diabolical kidnappers.
As he...
#truecrime #truecrimeyoutubers #buried #kidnapping
College coed Barbara Mackle is abducted from her bed at gunpoint by a pair of diabolical kidnappers.
As her wealthy parents work with the FBI to pay the hefty ransom and get their daughter back, Barbara fervently prays for rescue from a box buried underground in a dense forest.
Watch this one next: https://youtu.be/hngxQl19t-Y
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#truecrime #truecrimeyoutubers #buried #kidnapping
College coed Barbara Mackle is abducted from her bed at gunpoint by a pair of diabolical kidnappers.
As her wealthy parents work with the FBI to pay the hefty ransom and get their daughter back, Barbara fervently prays for rescue from a box buried underground in a dense forest.
Watch this one next: https://youtu.be/hngxQl19t-Y
MORE EXCITING TRUE CRIME VIDEOS HERE:
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- published: 04 Sep 2021
- views: 725
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City of Scoundrels: The 12 Days of Disaster… by Gary Krist · Audiobook preview
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Authored by ...
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When 1919 began, the city of Chicago seemed on the verge of transformation. Modernizers had an audacious, expensive plan to turn the city from a brawling, unglamorous place into “the Metropolis of the World.” But just as the dream seemed within reach, pandemonium broke loose and the city’s highest ambitions were suddenly under attack by the same unbridled energies that had given birth to them in the first place.
It began on a balmy Monday afternoon when a blimp in flames crashed through the roof of a busy downtown bank, incinerating those inside. Within days, a racial incident at a hot, crowded South Side beach spiraled into one of the worst urban riots in American history, followed by a transit strike that paralyzed the city. Then, when it seemed as if things could get no worse, police searching for a six-year-old girl discovered her body in a dark North Side basement.
City of Scoundrels captures the tumultuous birth of the modern American city, with all of its light and dark aspects in vivid relief.
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GARY KRIST has written for the New York Times, Esquire, Salon, the Washington Post Book World, and other publications. He is the author of the acclaimed The White Cascade as well as several works of fiction.
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Published on: April 17, 2012
ISBN: 9780307917720
Duration: 9 hr, 34 min
Genres: History / United States / 20th Century, History / United States / State & Local / Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI), Social Science / Sociology / Urban
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When 1919 began, the city of Chicago seemed on the verge of transformation. Modernizers had an audacious, expensive plan to turn the city from a brawling, unglamorous place into “the Metropolis of the World.” But just as the dream seemed within reach, pandemonium broke loose and the city’s highest ambitions were suddenly under attack by the same unbridled energies that had given birth to them in the first place.
It began on a balmy Monday afternoon when a blimp in flames crashed through the roof of a busy downtown bank, incinerating those inside. Within days, a racial incident at a hot, crowded South Side beach spiraled into one of the worst urban riots in American history, followed by a transit strike that paralyzed the city. Then, when it seemed as if things could get no worse, police searching for a six-year-old girl discovered her body in a dark North Side basement.
City of Scoundrels captures the tumultuous birth of the modern American city, with all of its light and dark aspects in vivid relief.
—
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
GARY KRIST has written for the New York Times, Esquire, Salon, the Washington Post Book World, and other publications. He is the author of the acclaimed The White Cascade as well as several works of fiction.
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Duration: 9 hr, 34 min
Genres: History / United States / 20th Century, History / United States / State & Local / Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI), Social Science / Sociology / Urban
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Review of "Empire of Sin" by Gary Krist: Because I Have Opinions
A review of the 2014 Nonfiction "Empire of Sin" by Gary Krist.
Featuring the star of the show: Ettienne, being a love-bug
A review of the 2014 Nonfiction "Empire of Sin" by Gary Krist.
Featuring the star of the show: Ettienne, being a love-bug
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A review of the 2014 Nonfiction "Empire of Sin" by Gary Krist.
Featuring the star of the show: Ettienne, being a love-bug
- published: 07 Jan 2023
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5:10
"City of Scoundrels" By Gary Krist
"City of Scoundrels: The 12 Days of Disaster That Gave Birth to Modern Chicago" by Gary Krist is a captivating historical narrative that delves into the tumultu...
"City of Scoundrels: The 12 Days of Disaster That Gave Birth to Modern Chicago" by Gary Krist is a captivating historical narrative that delves into the tumultuous events of 1919 Chicago, a city grappling with a complex web of social, political, and economic challenges. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Krist paints a vivid portrait of a metropolis on the brink of transformation, using the lens of twelve extraordinary days to explore the emergence of modern Chicago.At its core, "City of Scoundrels" is a tale of resilience and transformation in the face of adversity. Krist masterfully interweaves the stories of various individuals, ranging from a daring aviator to a fearless police officer, from a determined journalist to an ambitious young woman. Through their experiences, readers gain a multifaceted understanding of the city's dynamics during a pivotal moment in its history.One of the central themes in the book is the notion of the city as a microcosm of America, reflecting both its virtues and vices. Krist skillfully illustrates how Chicago epitomized the social contradictions of the era. On one hand, it was a city of innovation, with its booming industry and technological advancements symbolizing the promise of a brighter future. On the other hand, it was a city plagued by corruption, crime, and racial tensions, highlighting the darker aspects of urbanization. The Chicago portrayed by Krist is a city at a crossroads, teetering between progress and chaos.Throughout the narrative, the author's prose is both engaging and evocative. He skillfully immerses readers in the sights, sounds, and emotions of 1919 Chicago. His descriptions of the city's neighborhoods, from the bustling Loop to the gritty stockyards, create a vivid sense of place. Moreover, Krist's attention to detail is commendable, as he explores everything from the construction of the city's first skyscraper to the mechanics of early aviation. These elements combine to make the historical setting come alive.The twelve days that serve as the book's focal point are a microcosm of the larger historical forces at play. From the devastating blimp crash to the shocking murder of a young girl, each event is a reflection of the city's complexities. Krist's meticulous research is evident in his ability to provide context for each incident, showing how they were influenced by the social and political climate of the time. For example, the story of Carl Wanderer, who murdered his pregnant wife in a fit of jealousy, is not just a true crime tale; it also reveals the impact of societal norms and the media's sensationalism on public perception.Another significant aspect of the book is its exploration of race and class relations in early 20th-century Chicago. Krist sheds light on the racial tensions that simmered beneath the surface, ultimately erupting in the deadly race riots of 1919. The book's examination of these issues is particularly relevant in today's context, as it prompts readers to reflect on the persistence of racial disparities and the challenges of achieving social justice.Additionally, "City of Scoundrels" offers a glimpse into the evolving role of journalism during this period. Through the character of Ben Hecht, a newspaper reporter, readers witness the power of the press in shaping public opinion and influencing the outcome of events. Hecht's dedication to uncovering the truth, even in the face of danger, underscores the importance of a free and vigilant press in a democratic society.In conclusion, "City of Scoundrels" by Gary Krist is a masterfully crafted work of historical narrative that immerses readers in the tumultuous world of 1919 Chicago. Through its richly drawn characters and vivid portrayal of the city, the book explores themes of progress and corruption, race and class, and the transformative power of journalism. Krist's storytelling prowess and deep research make this book an engaging and thought-provoking read, reminding us that the challenges and contradictions of the past continue to shape the modern urban landscape. As readers journey through the twelve days of disaster, they gain a deeper understanding of the birth of modern Chicago and the enduring struggle for justice and progress in America's cities.
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"City of Scoundrels: The 12 Days of Disaster That Gave Birth to Modern Chicago" by Gary Krist is a captivating historical narrative that delves into the tumultuous events of 1919 Chicago, a city grappling with a complex web of social, political, and economic challenges. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Krist paints a vivid portrait of a metropolis on the brink of transformation, using the lens of twelve extraordinary days to explore the emergence of modern Chicago.At its core, "City of Scoundrels" is a tale of resilience and transformation in the face of adversity. Krist masterfully interweaves the stories of various individuals, ranging from a daring aviator to a fearless police officer, from a determined journalist to an ambitious young woman. Through their experiences, readers gain a multifaceted understanding of the city's dynamics during a pivotal moment in its history.One of the central themes in the book is the notion of the city as a microcosm of America, reflecting both its virtues and vices. Krist skillfully illustrates how Chicago epitomized the social contradictions of the era. On one hand, it was a city of innovation, with its booming industry and technological advancements symbolizing the promise of a brighter future. On the other hand, it was a city plagued by corruption, crime, and racial tensions, highlighting the darker aspects of urbanization. The Chicago portrayed by Krist is a city at a crossroads, teetering between progress and chaos.Throughout the narrative, the author's prose is both engaging and evocative. He skillfully immerses readers in the sights, sounds, and emotions of 1919 Chicago. His descriptions of the city's neighborhoods, from the bustling Loop to the gritty stockyards, create a vivid sense of place. Moreover, Krist's attention to detail is commendable, as he explores everything from the construction of the city's first skyscraper to the mechanics of early aviation. These elements combine to make the historical setting come alive.The twelve days that serve as the book's focal point are a microcosm of the larger historical forces at play. From the devastating blimp crash to the shocking murder of a young girl, each event is a reflection of the city's complexities. Krist's meticulous research is evident in his ability to provide context for each incident, showing how they were influenced by the social and political climate of the time. For example, the story of Carl Wanderer, who murdered his pregnant wife in a fit of jealousy, is not just a true crime tale; it also reveals the impact of societal norms and the media's sensationalism on public perception.Another significant aspect of the book is its exploration of race and class relations in early 20th-century Chicago. Krist sheds light on the racial tensions that simmered beneath the surface, ultimately erupting in the deadly race riots of 1919. The book's examination of these issues is particularly relevant in today's context, as it prompts readers to reflect on the persistence of racial disparities and the challenges of achieving social justice.Additionally, "City of Scoundrels" offers a glimpse into the evolving role of journalism during this period. Through the character of Ben Hecht, a newspaper reporter, readers witness the power of the press in shaping public opinion and influencing the outcome of events. Hecht's dedication to uncovering the truth, even in the face of danger, underscores the importance of a free and vigilant press in a democratic society.In conclusion, "City of Scoundrels" by Gary Krist is a masterfully crafted work of historical narrative that immerses readers in the tumultuous world of 1919 Chicago. Through its richly drawn characters and vivid portrayal of the city, the book explores themes of progress and corruption, race and class, and the transformative power of journalism. Krist's storytelling prowess and deep research make this book an engaging and thought-provoking read, reminding us that the challenges and contradictions of the past continue to shape the modern urban landscape. As readers journey through the twelve days of disaster, they gain a deeper understanding of the birth of modern Chicago and the enduring struggle for justice and progress in America's cities.
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City of Scoundrels by Gary Krist
Book Trailer for City of Scoundrels, a book by Gary Krist (Crown, April 2012)
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The Mirage Factory: Illusion, Imagination, and… by Gary Krist · Audiobook preview
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From bestselling author Gary Krist, the story of the metropolis that never should have been and the visionaries who dreamed it into reality
Little more than a century ago, the southern coast of California—bone-dry, harbor-less, isolated by deserts and mountain ranges—seemed destined to remain scrappy farmland. Then, as if overnight, one of the world’s iconic cities emerged. At the heart of Los Angeles’ meteoric rise were three flawed visionaries: William Mulholland, an immigrant ditch-digger turned self-taught engineer, designed the massive aqueduct that would make urban life here possible. D.W. Griffith, who transformed the motion picture from a vaudeville-house novelty into a cornerstone of American culture, gave L.A. its signature industry. And Aimee Semple McPherson, a charismatic evangelist who founded a religion, cemented the city’s identity as a center for spiritual exploration.
All were masters of their craft, but also illusionists, of a kind. The images they conjured up—of a blossoming city in the desert, of a factory of celluloid dreamworks, of a community of seekers finding personal salvation under the California sun—were like mirages liable to evaporate on closer inspection. All three would pay a steep price to realize these dreams, in a crescendo of hubris, scandal, and catastrophic failure of design that threatened to topple each of their personal empires. Yet when the dust settled, the mirage that was LA remained.
Spanning the years from 1900 to 1930, The Mirage Factory is the enthralling tale of an improbable city and the people who willed it into existence by pushing the limits of human engineering and imagination.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gary Krist was born in Jersey City, New Jersey in 1957. He graduated from Princeton University and studied literature at the Universitaet Konstanz on a Fulbright Scholarship. He is an author and journalist. His first collection of short stories, The Garden State, was published in 1988 and won the Sue Kaufman Prize for First Fiction. His other works of fiction include Bone by Bone, Bad Chemistry, Chaos Theory, and Extravagance. His non-fiction works include The White Cascade: The Great Northern Railway Disaster and America's Deadliest Avalanche and City of Scoundrels: The 12 Days of Disaster that Gave Birth to Modern Chicago. He is a regular book reviewer for the New York Times Book Review, Salon, and the Washington Post Book World. He has won numerous awards including the Stephen Crane Award and a Lowell Thomas Gold Medal for Travel Journalism.
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ISBN: 9780525526520
Duration: 11 hr, 55 min
Genres: Biography & Autobiography / Historical, History / United States / 20th Century, History / United States / State & Local / West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY)
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BOOK DESCRIPTION
From bestselling author Gary Krist, the story of the metropolis that never should have been and the visionaries who dreamed it into reality
Little more than a century ago, the southern coast of California—bone-dry, harbor-less, isolated by deserts and mountain ranges—seemed destined to remain scrappy farmland. Then, as if overnight, one of the world’s iconic cities emerged. At the heart of Los Angeles’ meteoric rise were three flawed visionaries: William Mulholland, an immigrant ditch-digger turned self-taught engineer, designed the massive aqueduct that would make urban life here possible. D.W. Griffith, who transformed the motion picture from a vaudeville-house novelty into a cornerstone of American culture, gave L.A. its signature industry. And Aimee Semple McPherson, a charismatic evangelist who founded a religion, cemented the city’s identity as a center for spiritual exploration.
All were masters of their craft, but also illusionists, of a kind. The images they conjured up—of a blossoming city in the desert, of a factory of celluloid dreamworks, of a community of seekers finding personal salvation under the California sun—were like mirages liable to evaporate on closer inspection. All three would pay a steep price to realize these dreams, in a crescendo of hubris, scandal, and catastrophic failure of design that threatened to topple each of their personal empires. Yet when the dust settled, the mirage that was LA remained.
Spanning the years from 1900 to 1930, The Mirage Factory is the enthralling tale of an improbable city and the people who willed it into existence by pushing the limits of human engineering and imagination.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gary Krist was born in Jersey City, New Jersey in 1957. He graduated from Princeton University and studied literature at the Universitaet Konstanz on a Fulbright Scholarship. He is an author and journalist. His first collection of short stories, The Garden State, was published in 1988 and won the Sue Kaufman Prize for First Fiction. His other works of fiction include Bone by Bone, Bad Chemistry, Chaos Theory, and Extravagance. His non-fiction works include The White Cascade: The Great Northern Railway Disaster and America's Deadliest Avalanche and City of Scoundrels: The 12 Days of Disaster that Gave Birth to Modern Chicago. He is a regular book reviewer for the New York Times Book Review, Salon, and the Washington Post Book World. He has won numerous awards including the Stephen Crane Award and a Lowell Thomas Gold Medal for Travel Journalism.
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Duration: 11 hr, 55 min
Genres: Biography & Autobiography / Historical, History / United States / 20th Century, History / United States / State & Local / West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY)
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Gary Steven Krist Heads to Court for the Kidnapping of Barbara Jean Mackle (January 24, 1968)
Barbara Jane Mackle, aged 20 at the time of her kidnapping, was the daughter of Robert Mackle, a wealthy Florida land developer. Barbara was attending Emory Uni...
Barbara Jane Mackle, aged 20 at the time of her kidnapping, was the daughter of Robert Mackle, a wealthy Florida land developer. Barbara was attending Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, when the Hong Kong flu pandemic impacted the campus, resulting in Barbara contracting the illness. Barbara's mother travelled to Atlanta to take care of her daughter and drive her back to the family home in Coral Gables, Florida, for the Christmas break. Along the way they stayed at a Rodeway Inn in Decatur.
Events
On December 17, 1968, prison escapee Gary Steven Krist and his accomplice, Ruth Eisemann-Schier—both disguised as police officers–knocked on the door of the room Barbara and her mother were sharing at the Rodeway Inn. Krist told Barbara that an acquaintance, Stewart Hunt Woodward, had been in a traffic accident. Once inside, Krist and Eisemann-Schier chloroformed, bound and gagged Mackle's mother and forced Barbara at gunpoint into the back of their waiting car, informing her that she was being kidnapped. They drove Barbara to a remote pine stand off South Berkeley Lake Road in Gwinnett County near Duluth and buried her in a shallow trench inside a fiberglass-reinforced box. The box was outfitted with an air pump, a battery-powered lamp, water laced with sedatives and food. Two plastic pipes provided Mackle with outside air.
Krist and Eisemann-Schier demanded a $500,000 ransom ($3.5 million in 2017 dollars) from Mackle's father. The first attempt at a ransom drop was disrupted when two policemen drove by. The kidnappers fled on foot, and the FBI found their car abandoned. Inside the car, the FBI found photographs of a man with a policeman's hat and the car registration in the name of George Deacon.
The second ransom drop was successful, but there was no word from the kidnappers. The FBI was able to trace George Deacon to the University of Miami, where they realized he built ventilated boxes for a living. Deacon's boss provided the name of Ruth Eisemann-Schier, who also worked at the university, as someone Deacon spent time with. The FBI was contacted by a local man in Georgia claiming he had just bought a small trailer from a man and found some odd paperwork inside. The FBI discovered letters addressed to George Deacon and Gary Krist, an escapee from California prison since 1966, and when the FBI compared the prints found in the car to the ones found in Krist's file, they realized Deacon was actually Krist. On December 20, Krist called and gave a switchboard operator of the FBI vague directions to Mackle's burial place. The FBI set up their base in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett's county seat, and more than 100 agents spread out through the area in an attempt to find her, digging the ground with their hands and anything they could find to use. Mackle was found and rescued, suffering from dehydration but otherwise unharmed. She had spent more than three days buried underground.
Mackle was asked how she had remained so positive not only during the kidnapping but after, when she showed no ill effects from the ordeal. She claimed she would imagine spending Christmas with her family and never doubted she would be rescued.
Arrests and convictions of the perpetrators[edit source]
Krist was arrested after a search that started on December 20, 1968, and went on through half the night,[1] hiding in a Florida swamp. Eisemann-Schier, who became the first woman to be listed on the FBI's ten most wanted list, was arrested March 5, 1969 in Norman, Oklahoma.[2] She had applied for a job at a hospital and as part of the background check a fingerprint match was found by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.[3] Eisemann-Schier claimed she left Miami because she and Krist became separated after the money drop and she was unable to get back to the car and thought Krist had abandoned her. She was convicted and sentenced to seven years in prison, paroled after serving four years, and deported to her native Honduras.
Krist was convicted and sentenced to life in prison in 1969, but was released on parole after ten years. Krist received a pardon to allow him to attend medical school. He practiced medicine in Indiana before his license was revoked in 2003 for lying about a disciplinary action received during his residency.
In March 2006, Krist was arrested on a sailboat off the coast of
Alabama with 14 kilograms (31 lb) of cocaine, reportedly worth about $1 million, and four illegal aliens. He was sentenced to five years and five months in prison and released in November 2010.[4][5]
On August 27, 2012, in Mobile, Alabama, U.S. District Judge Callie Virginia Granade revoked Krist's supervised release for violation of his
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Barbara Jane Mackle, aged 20 at the time of her kidnapping, was the daughter of Robert Mackle, a wealthy Florida land developer. Barbara was attending Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, when the Hong Kong flu pandemic impacted the campus, resulting in Barbara contracting the illness. Barbara's mother travelled to Atlanta to take care of her daughter and drive her back to the family home in Coral Gables, Florida, for the Christmas break. Along the way they stayed at a Rodeway Inn in Decatur.
Events
On December 17, 1968, prison escapee Gary Steven Krist and his accomplice, Ruth Eisemann-Schier—both disguised as police officers–knocked on the door of the room Barbara and her mother were sharing at the Rodeway Inn. Krist told Barbara that an acquaintance, Stewart Hunt Woodward, had been in a traffic accident. Once inside, Krist and Eisemann-Schier chloroformed, bound and gagged Mackle's mother and forced Barbara at gunpoint into the back of their waiting car, informing her that she was being kidnapped. They drove Barbara to a remote pine stand off South Berkeley Lake Road in Gwinnett County near Duluth and buried her in a shallow trench inside a fiberglass-reinforced box. The box was outfitted with an air pump, a battery-powered lamp, water laced with sedatives and food. Two plastic pipes provided Mackle with outside air.
Krist and Eisemann-Schier demanded a $500,000 ransom ($3.5 million in 2017 dollars) from Mackle's father. The first attempt at a ransom drop was disrupted when two policemen drove by. The kidnappers fled on foot, and the FBI found their car abandoned. Inside the car, the FBI found photographs of a man with a policeman's hat and the car registration in the name of George Deacon.
The second ransom drop was successful, but there was no word from the kidnappers. The FBI was able to trace George Deacon to the University of Miami, where they realized he built ventilated boxes for a living. Deacon's boss provided the name of Ruth Eisemann-Schier, who also worked at the university, as someone Deacon spent time with. The FBI was contacted by a local man in Georgia claiming he had just bought a small trailer from a man and found some odd paperwork inside. The FBI discovered letters addressed to George Deacon and Gary Krist, an escapee from California prison since 1966, and when the FBI compared the prints found in the car to the ones found in Krist's file, they realized Deacon was actually Krist. On December 20, Krist called and gave a switchboard operator of the FBI vague directions to Mackle's burial place. The FBI set up their base in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett's county seat, and more than 100 agents spread out through the area in an attempt to find her, digging the ground with their hands and anything they could find to use. Mackle was found and rescued, suffering from dehydration but otherwise unharmed. She had spent more than three days buried underground.
Mackle was asked how she had remained so positive not only during the kidnapping but after, when she showed no ill effects from the ordeal. She claimed she would imagine spending Christmas with her family and never doubted she would be rescued.
Arrests and convictions of the perpetrators[edit source]
Krist was arrested after a search that started on December 20, 1968, and went on through half the night,[1] hiding in a Florida swamp. Eisemann-Schier, who became the first woman to be listed on the FBI's ten most wanted list, was arrested March 5, 1969 in Norman, Oklahoma.[2] She had applied for a job at a hospital and as part of the background check a fingerprint match was found by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.[3] Eisemann-Schier claimed she left Miami because she and Krist became separated after the money drop and she was unable to get back to the car and thought Krist had abandoned her. She was convicted and sentenced to seven years in prison, paroled after serving four years, and deported to her native Honduras.
Krist was convicted and sentenced to life in prison in 1969, but was released on parole after ten years. Krist received a pardon to allow him to attend medical school. He practiced medicine in Indiana before his license was revoked in 2003 for lying about a disciplinary action received during his residency.
In March 2006, Krist was arrested on a sailboat off the coast of
Alabama with 14 kilograms (31 lb) of cocaine, reportedly worth about $1 million, and four illegal aliens. He was sentenced to five years and five months in prison and released in November 2010.[4][5]
On August 27, 2012, in Mobile, Alabama, U.S. District Judge Callie Virginia Granade revoked Krist's supervised release for violation of his
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