Serial Killer Crime

Meet Herb Baumeister. On the surface, he appeared to be a successful business and family man, but underneath lay a twisted psychopath. He was cunning enough to live a double life, with both components safely compartmentalized and separate, without a soul knowing. Only he could navigate through the complex worlds of business, society, and family, while simultaneously hunting other human beings like animals. Baumeister believed that while most others were caught for their misdeeds, only he could get away with murder.

How far would you go to save your child? This is the impossible question facing Lacey. Would you sacrifice your lover, your mother, your husband? Three families are torn apart, their lives shattered, everything they know turned upside down. when their children are kidnapped, the only communication they receive is a request from the abductor to sacrifice a loved one to be tortured to death. failing to follow the instructions will result in their child suffering that fate instead. Delving into the depths of a damaged mind, this novel contains some graphic scenes of torture and explores some ...

The past can hurt you… Jude has lived her life under an assumed name, and a shadow. Her father was the Butcher of Bricknell, her mother potentially complicit in his crimes. Now she has her mother’s diaries and answers are finally within her grasp. Her search for information brings her back to the Butcher’s home town and to a local book club for true crime fanatics. Soon though, the past and present collide as a member of the club is found dead. Days later the group receives an email from their dead friend, which appears to describe a murder. One which has yet to occur. With Jude as ...

18 Baffling True Crime Cold Cases - Solved! including; The Last Detective: A cheating husband; a missing wife. The case looks like it will go unsolved. Enter a detective who won’t let it go. Jukebox Hero: Kevin was working his dream job in the music industry. Then he uncovered a grift and decided to speak up. Dangerous move, very dangerous. One Night in Elkhart: An ambush at a traffic light; a teenager abducted. What awaits is a night of pure terror... at the hands of a particularly sick individual. The Truth About My Murder: The body of a young woman is found in the trunk of her car. ...

Schoolteacher Olivia Dare Christian was murdered in her Hampton, Virginia, apartment in 1981. Her killer left few clues and the murder went unsolved. Three decades later, in 2011, next-generation detective Randy Mayer re-opened Olivia's dusty cold case file and began unraveling the mystery. Mayer located a reluctant witness who was a teenager back in 1981. She recalled a suspicious man lurking outside Olivia's apartment the morning of the murder and provided a detailed description of the man.

Using unprecedented, dramatically compelling sleuthing techniques, legendary statistician and baseball writer Bill James applies his analytical acumen to crack an unsolved century-old mystery surrounding one of the deadliest serial killers in American history.

There is a torture mom in this collection whom many true crime audiences still can’t forgive and forget even till today. Together with six other serial killers, they have done it all, from torturing to cannibalism to killing hundreds.

A serial killer. A family torn. Time travel with a twist. The continuing saga of the Wells family. This time, Ivy's grandfather, Sam, is finding himself reliving his lives over and over. Sam Wells dies at 79 years old. Then things get worse. When he opens his eyes as a young college student, he remembers everything from his past life, including the identity of the serial killer who is terrorizing their small town. Many young women are murdered, and Sam knows who did it. Over several lives, Sam struggles in a desperate race through time to stop the serial killer. All the while, he pines for ...

They loved. They lied. They killed. And the truth is more twisted than fiction. Four real murders. Two unforgettable women. One chilling true crime collection. In this gripping true crime anthology, bestselling author Rod Kackley takes you deep inside two harrowing cases—where love, trust, and cold-blooded murder collide. Story One: He’s Dead, Now What? One woman. One gun. Two dead men. Goidsargi Estibaliz Carranza Zabala—“Esti” to her friends—was the soft-spoken woman serving gelato in a cozy Vienna ice cream shop. But behind her quiet smile was a dark secret: murder. Killing ...

Randy Roth was handsome, hardworking, kind, and in top physical shape. But for all his charm and good looks, he was seemingly cursed with the ladies. His first marriage ended in divorce before the couple's fifth anniversary; his second wife plunged to her death during a hike; and his third wife left him after less than five months. But when Roth's fourth wife, Cynthia, drowned in an apparent speedboating accident in Washington State's Lake Sammamish just weeks after their first anniversary, a pattern of suspicious behavior finally caught up to him.

Edward Rulloff was a brilliant yet utterly amoral murderer—some have called him a “Victorian-era Hannibal Lecter”—whose crimes spanned decades and whose victims were chosen out of revenge, out of envy, and sometimes out of necessity.

The story of a daughter being raised by a single father, who happens to be a serial killer. As the series progresses, Deicide will grow older. In this thrilling fifth book, experience the sights, smells, and sounds through the eyes of 18-year-old Deicide. After finding herself back with Pops, Deicide seeks out her own freedom. With each book, Deicide will grow older, giving us an inside look at how her life has been affected due to her upbringing.

Philip Chambers is a normal man with a normal job, living a normal life in a normal house. He has a normal wife, two normal children and three normal grandchildren. His life is perfect - Or so it appears. Philip however, is not as normal as everyone thinks he is and the book title ‘HOW TO KILL YOUR WIFE’ says it all - Or does it? This is a most unusual murder thriller, full of dark humour that will have the reader turning pages, wondering how much worse things could get, what could possibly happen next and how will it all end.

The horrific and disturbing nature of these stories often makes you question everything you thought or believed about humanity. Yet they are engaging and fascinating at the same time. We all had evil thoughts throughout our lives. What is it that makes us different from those who actually act upon it? Is it the act alone? These are questions that many ask themselves, and these stories will help dig into the elements and psychology behind some of the most terrifying killers in history.

What could be more chilling than those who blend into the crowd, living ordinary lives by day, only to become merciless predators by night? These individuals aren’t hunting animals but rather seeking the thrill of power, control, and the destruction of human life. They are serial killers—monsters in human form—who walk among us. This book takes you on a gripping journey through the twisted minds and horrifying acts of 20 of the most infamous serial killers in history.

Crime has always been a part of human history, but some criminal acts stand out not only for their audacity or brutality, but for the profound impact they have on the public. From high-profile cases that captivated the world’s attention to less known but equally consequential events, these crimes have shaped societal attitudes, influenced public policy, and sometimes even changed the course of history. In this eclectic collection, we explore a variety of crimes that, through their nature or aftermath, have left an indelible mark on the collective consciousness. The crimes presented here ...

The truth is more terrifying than fiction. Step into the darkest corners of the human mind with this chilling collection of real-life true crime cases—featuring unsolved murders, twisted serial killers, cold cases, and the most baffling criminal investigations ever recorded. Written by Dr. Cassandra Blake, a seasoned criminologist, and George Masterson, a former FBI investigator who tracked cold cases across the US, this book takes you behind the scenes of some of the most haunting and disturbing crimes in modern history.

United States of True Crime is an anthology series with books devoted to the most disturbing cases in each of the 50 states. This book focuses on 10 of the most chilling crimes in Alabama history. True crime junkies may recognize some of the highly publicized cases, but I’ve made sure to include lesser-known, equally unsettling crimes. If you’re a true crime enthusiast who enjoys hearing about some of the most depraved monsters in our country, you will love United States of True Crime.

During a routine patrol along the Yakima River, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife officer Luke McCain encounters a terrified young woman fleeing a man she believes killed two people in a homeless camp in Seattle. Her story convinces Luke to contact his wife, FBI Special Agent Sara McCain, who goes to work with Seattle Police to identify and locate the killer before he finds the woman and makes the potential witness his next victim. Meanwhile, Luke uncovers a group illegally excavating prehistoric mammoth bones on state land.

Serial killer Herbert Mullin terrorized the Santa Cruz, California, area at the same time the infamous Co-Ed Killer, Edmund Kemper, was active. Unlike Kemper, Mullin killed anyone. Young, old, men, women, children, and even a priest in a confession booth. He didn't adhere to a particular MO. The deadly voices told him to kill...and he killed.