Watts Family Murders
From the Set American Crime Stories
This title explores the story of Chris Watts, who appeared to be a picture-perfect family man until he murdered his pregnant wife and two young daughters. The book discusses the couple's relationship, police investigations, and the societal impacts of the crime. Features include a glossary, a timeline, references, websites, source notes, and an index.
Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
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Reading Level | Grade 8 |
Dewey Number | 364.97 |
Lexile | 940L |
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Language | English |
Publisher | ABDO Publishing |
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Format | Reinforced book |
ISBN | 9781098292164 |
Copyright | 2024 |
Number of Pages | 112 |
Dimensions | 6.25 x 9.25 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
SLJ Review of American Crime Stories
These titles are not for the faint of heart. A warning in each book alerts readers to triggers of violence, crime, and death “that may be disturbing.” Each case is accompanied by infographics, detailed maps, photos, and a timeline of key events. The crime and its investigation are described along with information on the key participants. Sidebars explain rigor mortis, how CSI processes a scene, and other related topics. An “Essential Facts” section recaps key points at the end of each narrative. Back matter includes a glossary, source notes, a selected bibliography, a further reading list, suggested organizations to contact for more information, and a QR code to access online resources. VERDICT A good purchase to support criminal justice electives.