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Introduction

Chapter 1: Criminal Heroes

America's Criminal Obsession

Crime and the Media: Myths and Reality

Outlaw Heroes

Robin Hood: Legend and Reality

D.B. Cooper: Folk Hero Hijacker

Chapter 2: Gangsters

The Gangster as Tragic Hero

Criminal Hero Worship

Why We Love the Mafia in the Movies

The Mafia Mystique Perpetuates Italian American Stereotypes

The Misconceptions About Legendary Gangsters

Chapter 3: Killers

The Popularity of Serial Killers

The Appeal of Serial—Killer Films

A Fascination with Violence Propels the Interest in Serial Killers

The Brilliant Serial Murderer as Popular Myth

Copycats: Serial Killers Inspired by Film

Serial—Killer Art Has Become a Cultural Fad

Chapter 4: Real Crime Portrayals in the Media

The Origins of "Reality" Crime Television

Crime Television Distorts Reality

The Media Inf luence the Public's Attitude Toward the Prison System

The News Media Exploit the Criminal Justice System for Profit

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