What does it mean to be condemned? Condemned buildings are torn down. Condemned people are executed. Read about the fight to save Grand Central Station. Learn about an ancient redwood tree slated for the ax. Discover how the secrets of DNA can free a wrongly imprisoned man.

Includes index.

Introduction -- Accused of witchcraft -- Saving Grand Central -- Yellowstone wolf gunned down -- Redwood slated to get the ax -- DNA frees Snaggletooth murderer -- Book review -- Glossary -- Index.