Jailing the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murderers to Justice

by Bruce E. Mowday

Book Overview

Pennsylvania's Johnston Gang, led by Bruce Johnston, Sr. and his brothers Norman and David, netted millions through a prolific burglary ring during the 1960s and '70s. But in 1978, fearing that younger members of the gang were going to rat them out to the authorities, the brothers killed four teenagers and nearly killed Bruce Sr.'s own son. This book draws on personal interviews with investigators, attorneys, and even former gang members to detail...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1569804427
• ISBN13: 9781569804421
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Barricade Books
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Finished in two readings

A little confusing due to the many characters. The work that went into this investigation was amazing! I'm glad they were caught.