Books to Read about law or crime?

Question

I want to write a book that would be law and order style. i want to read about real crimes that have happened so that i can get ideas for my book. I was wondering if there are any books where i could find true crimes and court cases. im planning on going to the library. any books? also websites would be great.

Answer 1

Crime and Punishment or any of Edgar Allan Poe's short stories.

Answer 2

my grandmother owns a  collection called The law and order files

they are true crimes and some are pretty twisted but there old  so you may not be able to find them

sorry if this doesnt help=[

Answer 3

The first one who comes to mind is Ann Rule.  I think his name is Leo Bugosi who writes crime stories.  Marcia Clark has written one or two.