Murder in New Orleans: The Creation of Jim Crow Policing

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Set against the backdrop of 1920s and 1930s New Orleans, the book delves into the city's alarming homicide rates, significantly higher than those of major cities like New York and Boston. Jeffrey S. Adler meticulously examines over two thousand homicide cases, utilizing police reports, autopsies, and historical records. Beyond mere statistics, he contextualizes these crimes within the frameworks of racism, urban violence, and policing practices, revealing insights that resonate with contemporary societal issues.