The Almost Perfect Murder

The Almost Perfect Murder" is a book written by Paul Williams that details the murder of Catherine "Kitty" Genovese in New York in 1964. The book explores how the crime could have been prevented and how the police and media handled the case. Williams interviews several witnesses and individuals related to the case to reconstruct the events that led to the murder. The book also discusses how the case influenced psychology and criminology, particularly in the bystander effect theory. Williams questions the popular narrative that Kitty's death was the result of neighbors' indifference and instead suggests that there were several factors that contributed to her death. Overall, the book is a detailed and insightful analysis of a notorious case and its broader implications.