Law and Disorder

The Legendary FBI Profiler’s Relentless Pursuit of Justice

By: Mark Olshaker, John Douglas

Narrated by: Joe Barrett

Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

From the New York Times best-selling authors of Mindhunter - former FBI agent John Douglas and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Mark Olshaker - comes an explosive look at how a high-profile murder case can test the limits of even the most seasoned investigator.

For 25 years, John E. Douglas worked for the FBI, where he headed the elite Investigative Support Unit. The real-life model for FBI Agent Jack Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs, he's had a brilliant and terrifying career, getting inside the minds of notorious murderers and serial killers such as Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, and David Berkowitz (Son of Sam).

Written with long-time collaborator Mark Olshaker, Law and Disorder is Douglas' most provocative and personal book to date. In it, he addresses every law-enforcement professional's worst nightmare: those cases where, for one reason or another, justice was delayed - or even denied.

Through a series of character-driven case histories - from the earliest trials in Salem, Massachusetts, to the bungled trial of Amanda Knox - Douglas shows what happens when the system breaks down and bias, media coverage, and other influences get in the way of a dispassionate pursuit of the evidence. Here also are Douglas’ personal reflections on his ongoing search for the truth, from painful lessons learned early in his career to his controversial findings in the West Memphis Three and Jon Benet Ramsey investigations.

Brimming with procedural detail, Law and Disorder is an eye-opening insider’s account of the exhilaration and frustration that attend the quest for justice.

©2013 Mindhunters, Inc. (P)2013 Blackstone Audio, Inc

jack d is a self serving know it all.

burke did it.
in anger over peaches.
patsy (pillhead) and john
covered it up.

Almost Perfect

I took away one star because I was so disappointed by the author’s indulgence in demonizing a figure he disagreed with by attacking his religious beliefs, in this case Gov. Rick Perry’s promotion of ‘intelligent design’. It was the kind of agenda oriented ad hominem attack that the author rails about in others, proving I guess that the author is just as human as the rest of us. That said I have great respect for his views with respect to his field of expertise and I think this is an exceptionally important book about the huge flaws in the criminal justice system. A must read.

Fascinating

If you are a true crime fan or an any way involved in law-enforcement,this is a must read! Also, the narrator did a great job with some very complicated names. His Italian accents were very good. I do not always agree with the philosophies of John Douglas, but I found all of his arguments very compelling. I intend to read all of his books.

Eye-opening

This is an insightful, interesting and entertaining book that shakes the foundation of a system that the average joe assumes works like clockwork. The reality is sobering. Joe Barrett does a great job of bringing this book to life.

Great!

I’ve read many of John Douglas’s books, & this one was good. This one makes you consider how finding justice should properly be carried out. It also helps you to think critically, & consider your beliefs regarding capital punishment. Narrator was good, but he’s no Jonathan Groff ;)

Absolutely brilliant!!

Couldn't stop listening! Now I sit here, heartbroken by the events described in the book. John E. Douglas is truly a memorizing, hard-working person. Truly astonishing.

Informative...And a Miscarriage of Justice!!!

First I want to say is, I really enjoyed this audio book. If your looking for a true crime book with several stories. Try this one out. The narrator Joe Barrett gives life to the cases written.There are so many words to describe this audio book, educational, informative, and a Eye Opener. John Douglas Retired F.B.I.agent and profiler, has written a book about several cases and trials told from different points of view. It starts with the trials in Salem, Massachusetts and ends with the Amanda Know trial in Italy.
This book is about how innocent people are put in prison or on death row for mishandling forensics and witnesses. And how some judges will ALLOW CRACK POT testimony! After listening to this book, It honestly scares me that these people are in a position of power. Till the day of today.

Interesting, intuitive and in all, captivating.

I found this give a good intuitive look on how the law can be misused to someone's own advantage in a legal matter. it also shows us how flawed our human system can be and what effects those critical flaws can give.

bookgirl

I really enjoy all John Douglas' books. True crime at it's best. Joe Barrett is an excellent narator.

Understanding the "other victims"

This book spoke extensively about 3 well known murders and the way in which authorities sought to find their killers. The retired forensic profiler was brought in after much time had gone by in each murder & was asked to help prove why the convictions were done in error. I was fascinated with the thought processes of the profiler and the way he could determine who could or could not be the killer in each case.