"Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI" is a riveting historical account by David Grann that delves into a dark chapter of American history. The book chronicles the chilling murders of the Osage people in the 1920s, a series of killings driven by greed for the oil-rich land owned by the Osage Nation in Oklahoma. Grann meticulously explores how these heinous crimes led to one of the first major investigations by the newly formed FBI, spearheaded by J. Edgar Hoover. Through detailed research and compelling narrative, the book not only uncovers the atrocities faced by the Osage but also highlights the birth of modern criminal investigation and the challenges faced in seeking justice
Killers of the Flower Moon
"Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI" is a riveting historical account by David Grann that delves into a dark chapter of American history. The book chronicles the chilling murders of the Osage people in the 1920s, a series of killings driven by greed for the oil-rich land owned by the Osage Nation in Oklahoma. Grann meticulously explores how these heinous crimes led to one of the first major investigations by the newly formed FBI, spearheaded by J. Edgar Hoover. Through detailed research and compelling narrative, the book not only uncovers the atrocities faced by the Osage but also highlights the birth of modern criminal investigation and the challenges faced in seeking justice