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The Devil's Butcher Shop: The New Mexico Prison Uprising

by Roger Morris · 1983

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A modern horror story told in graphic detail. Morriss meticulous documentation traces prison corruption . . . proving the tragedy could have been avoided. I recommend this book without reservation.Jack Anderson

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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of thistrue crimetrue crimeMore like thisLess of this
Genre
crimecrimeMore like thisLess of this
Setting
prisonprisonMore like thisLess of thisNew MexicoNew MexicoMore like thisLess of thisSanta FeSanta FeMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 268 pages

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