Nonfiction True Crime

Five true crime short stories that depict the heinous act of matricide - the killing of one's own mother. Considered one of the rarest reported murders, it is no wonder that people find themselves morbidly fascinated with the background of the perpetrator. Was the child subjected to physical or sexual abuse? Was there an underlying mental illness that went unnoticed or undiagnosed? The stories presented in this book will provide a unique exploration into the background of a killer. Christopher Dankovich - A fifteen-year-old kid who brutally stabbed his mother over one-hundred times in the ...

Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved! 18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including; You're Not Well, Mr. Blackwell: A deeply delusional young man concocts a fantasy life for himself. Those who oppose him are in grave danger. Girl in a Box: A box sits on the platform, awaiting the Chicago-bound train. It’s giving off an oppressive odor, a hint to what’s inside. My Father, the Serial Killer: As a boy, Matt learned that his dad had once shot a man by accident. He could forgive that. He could not forgive what followed. Hell House: He was an innocent child, betrayed ...

20 Shocking True Crime Cases of Women Who Kill, including; Chelsea Richardson & Susan Toledano: What do you do if your boyfriend’s parents don’t approve of you? If you’re Chelsea Richardson, you murder them. Sarah Gonzales-McLinn: Hal was 50, his teenaged lover, Sarah, was 17. She was also a dangerous psychopath, eager to find out what it was like to kill someone. Vickie Frost: When Rick met Vickie at a sales conference, it was love at first sight. No one told him that she was a control freak…or that she had a temper. Morgan Smith: Theirs was a slave/master relationship and Morgan ...

The Allure of Impostors Impostors have always held a unique fascination in society. They embody a theatrical world where roles are played with such skill that they blur the lines between reality and fiction. • Cassie Chadwick: Imagine a woman with the charisma to convince the elite that she is the illegitimate daughter of the wealthiest man in America. Cassie didn't just play a part; she lived a life of luxury, charming bankers and socialites alike while indulging in a millionairess lifestyle—all for her amusement. Her story reveals how far one can go when confidence meets cunning. • ...

18 Baffling True Crime Cold Cases - Solved! including; Lies, Damned Lies, and Murder: One was a wealthy retiree, the other a He was a huckster, a crook, a conman. Their meeting will have tragic consequences. The Horror is Real: Horror movie enthusiastic Cindy takes a trip to the theater for a late screening of her favorite movie. There she encounters a real monster. Crazy, Stupid Love: Feeling neglected by her husband, Mary Ann gets involved with a younger man. Problem is, he’s dangerously unstable. Bitter Tears: A 19-year-old gives in to her cravings and makes a late-night snack run to ...

22 Shocking True Crime Cases of Kids Who Kill, including; Gevin Prince: He was a troubled child, prone to explosive outbursts. Perhaps leaving a Samurai sword within his reach wasn’t the best idea. James Alan Kearbey: James was tired of being pushed around. Today he’s bringing some protection to school – a semi-automatic assault rifle. Nickalas Kedrowitz: Just 13 years old and already a two-time killer, Nickalas was well on his way to becoming a serial killer. Good thing he was caught. Shyanne Parrott: A dispute over the affections of a young man turns lethal – with an unusual ...

18 Baffling True Crime Cold Cases - Solved! including; Snapshots from Hell: Two adults are dead; two teenagers are missing. The case goes unsolved until rumors begin to surface of a macabre collection of Polaroids. Poetry in Justice: A brilliant chemist is murdered while working on a new DNA method. Years later, that very technology will trap her killer. After the Fire: Donald had only just met Judith when he asked her to marry him. He barely lived long enough to regret his mistake. The Killer Upstairs: The man at the door said that he lived upstairs and asked if he could borrow a cup of ...

Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved! 18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including; Innocence Betrayed: Tia Sharp is missing and only one person knows where she is, the pedophile who calls himself her granddad. The Real Amityville Horror: The horrific true story behind America’s most infamous haunted house. The Vampire of Nuremburg: A monster is on the loose, desecrating graves and committing necrophilia. How long before he kills someone? The Killing of Kitty Genovese: A young woman is brutally murdered in front of 38 witnesses. So why didn’t anyone call the ...

Chelsea King was a popular high school senior, an outstanding achiever determined to make a difference. Fourteen-year-old Amber Dubois loved books and poured her heart into the animals for which she cared. Treasured by their families and friends, both girls disappeared in San Diego County, just eight miles and one year apart. The community's desperate search led authorities to John Albert Gardner, a brutal predator hiding in plain sight. Now Pulitzer-nominated author Caitlin Rother delivers an incisive, heartbreaking true-life thriller that touches our deepest fears.

Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved! 18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including; Five Puzzle Pieces: A complicated investigation spanning over a decade. Meticulous police work will finally crack it… with a little help from the victim. Taxi Driver: He had the perfect cover for a serial killer. Victims got willingly into his taxi cab. Some never got out. A Pathetic Kind of Evil: A born loser, desperately clinging to a failing romance; two innocence kids who he sees as an encumbrance; a sickening solution. The Only Way Out: As a cop, he swore to uphold the law. As...

Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved! 18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including; If You Love Me You'll Kill Her: Diane was prepared to accept her fiancée’s infidelity, but only if he murdered the “other woman.” A Japanese Cannibal In Paris: A brilliant Japanese student develops a taste for western women while studying in France. An Unparalleled Evil: Two ten-year-olds abduct a toddler from a mall. What happens next is barely believable. Executed At Fourteen: A double homicide, a juvenile killer, a one-way ticket to the electric chair. Australia's Hannibal ...

UNCLE JIMMY - THE KILLER FROM THE MOUNTAINS George "Uncle Jimmy" Barrett’s appearance was deceptive. Grey-haired and bespectacled, he looked more like a schoolteacher or accountant perhaps. In fact, George was an expert car thief and brutal killer - he even shot his mother and sister! His path was destined to cross with that of Special Agent Nelson B. Klein of the relatively newly formed FBI who were keeping a close eye on the man known as "Uncle Jimmy". The meeting was violent and brief with Klein becoming the first federal agent to be shot to death in the line of duty, and Barrett ...

18 Shocking True Crime Cases of Women Who Kill, including Judy Buenoano: After poisoning her husband and two lovers, Judy turned to a car bomb for her next murder. Marybeth Tinning: Losing one baby might be called a tragedy, losing eight almost certainly spells murder. Kemi Adeyoola: Teen killer Adeyoola compiled a step-by-step checklist for the perfect murder. Then she acted on it. Nancy Kissel: After years of abuse, Nancy finally struck back at her husband… with a milkshake. Delphine LaLaurie: She was a respected member of the New Orleans elite. She was also a sadistic torturer who ...

BRITISH KILLERS - VOLUME 1 This book tells the story of 9 crimes, and the events around them, which took place in the UK and captured the attention of the British media and public at the time. *The Hitman It was one of Scotland Yard's most shocking cases. Six brutal murders that only came to light during a routine robbery investigation. *The Towpath Murders In 1953, the Coronation was a time of joyous celebration for most Britons. But two teenage girls from south-west London never lived long enough to see Queen Elizabeth II crowned. *The New Forest Massacre It started as the robbery of the ...

Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved! 18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including; The Family Man: Losing one family to violent death might be considered a tragedy, but three almost certainly points to something more sinister. Death In The Valley: A teenaged boy is accused of murder but acquitted and welcomed back into the village as a hero. Two weeks later he kills again. Unthinkable: Four teenaged girls commit an unbelievably barbaric crime, the torture murder of a 12-year-old. Slayer's Book of Death: Jason had only one ambition, to become America’s most feared...

Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved! 18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including; Grave Danger: A prolific serial rapist is sowing terror in the City of Brotherly Love. How long before he kills someone? Little Detectives: The killer thought he’d gotten away with murder. He should have known that children see things; children hear things; children talk. Old Habits Die Hard: Tony Ayers had killed before, serving 19 years for the crime. Now he’s back on the street, still angry, still dangerous. Tragedy at Gander Lake: A day at the lake turns tragic when two ...

Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved! 18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including; Murder on the Menu: The chef and his wife had a fractious relationship. But did he really dispose of her body by cooking it? Some Kind of Monster: An appallingly incompetent decision by a judge delivers a little girl into the hands of a monster – her own, abusive father. Do It Again: Patricia had already gotten away with murder once. Now she’s playing the odds again. Double or quits? Three Little Girls: When three little girls go missing from a summer picnic, a massive search is ...

In the heat of the city, a man is out of time: speeding in a beat-up Ford Tempo, blasting easy-listening music. Reporter Steve Everett drinks too much, makes love to his boss' wife, and has just stumbled upon a shocking truth: A convicted killer is about to be executed for a crime he didn't commit. In the cold confines of Death Row, Frank Beachum is also out of time. Ready to say good-bye to the wife and child he loves and hello to the God he still believes in, Beachum knows he did not kill a convenience store clerk six years ago.

Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved! 18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including; The Needle and the Damage Done: A male nurse with a well-worked date-rape routine. It worked until it didn’t. Then someone ended up dead. Rest Now, My Love: His daughter had been murdered. Andre Bamberski knew it and he wasn’t going to rest until her killer was brought to justice. Behind Closed Doors: Lance was a multi-millionaire bachelor who enjoyed playing the field. This time, he’s hooked up with a psycho. Black Flag: Poor and desperate, Jessie King struck on the idea of ...

Bizarre! Shocking! Horrific! Depraved! 18 Shocking True Crime Murder Cases From Around The World, including; Thief of Joy: A college student answers a Craigslist ad for a babysitter and is never seen again. What happened to her is straight out of a horror movie. The Wall: An eccentric old man dies, leaving behind a house full of bizarre keepsakes. There’s a particularly nasty secret in the cellar. Murder by Consent: This was a serial killer with a unique motive. According to him, his victims had asked to be murdered. On the Run: A cruel killer is sent to prison for the murder of his wife....