Part I Murder -- The scene of the crime -- The Dongo house -- October 23, 17789 -- Part II Context -- The setting -- The viceroys -- The judiciary -- Part III Justice -- Investigations -- The drop of blood -- Confessions -- Part IV Characters -- Dongo -- Rogue lives -- Motive: Honor -- Part V Consequences -- Ceremonies of death -- Punishment -- Law enforcement reform -- Part VI Interpretations -- Violent city -- Omens -- Artifacts -- Part VII Texts -- The anonymous account -- The Dongo massacre in texts -- Two Dongo novels -- Conclusion: Death in Old Mexico
Summary:
"Death in Old Mexico details Mexico's 'crime of the century' - a botched home invasion and the brutal murder of eleven people. An evocative history of crime, punishment and Spanish imperialism, this book is for those interested in true crime and the history and culture of Mexico"-- Provided by publisher.
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