True Crime Mystery

Bizarre True Crimes is a gripping collection inspired by the popular Evidence Locker True Crime Podcast. This edition explores some of the most perplexing and shocking cases from around the world. Uncover the mysterious deaths of an astrophysicist who met an untimely end in Antarctica, delve into the twisted mind of a cannibal who trawled for his prey online, and also a deranged academic-turned-grave robber. Learn about the haunting story of the Silent Sisters, June and Jennifer Gibbons, and investigate the chilling tales behind two almost-identical murders that took place in the same ...

🔪 Murder Land: New York City dives deep into the darkest crimes in the city that never sleeps. From infamous mob hits to unsolved mysteries, from chilling serial killers to shocking disappearances, these true crime stories reveal the gritty underbelly of NYC like never before. Inside, you’ll uncover: 🔴 The Son of Sam’s reign of terror—how one of the most infamous serial killers in American history held NYC hostage in fear. 🔴 The real-life Goodfellas heist—the $6 million Lufthansa robbery that shook the Mafia to its core. 🔴 The Times Square Torso Murder—who left a ...

The sound of snapping twigs closed in on the five teenagers enjoying an evening around a glowing campfire at Gitchie Manitou State Park. The night of music and laughter had taken a dark turn. Evil loomed just beyond the tree line, and before the night was over, one of the Midwest's most horrific mass murders had left its bloodstains spewed across the campsite. One managed to survive and would come to be known as the "Gitchie Girl".

While attending the Chicago World's Fair in 1893, Winnifred Wylde believes she witnessed a woman being kidnapped. She tries to convince her father, an inspector with the Chicago police, to look into reports of mysterious disappearances around the White City. Inspector Wylde tries to dismiss her claims as exaggeration of an overactive imagination, but he eventually concedes to letting her go undercover as secretary to the man in question - if she takes her pistol for protection and Jude Thorpe, a policeman, for bodyguard.

Step into the twisted universe of The King of the Peso, a pioneering Original series that blends intense storytelling with unparalleled immersion into a world of corruption on both sides of the border. Picho, voiced by the sagacious Harvey Guillén, serves as our guide through the intricate tapestry of frauds woven by his intimidating con man of a father, Pietro La Greca, played with captivating charm by the one and only Peter Stormare.

Brooke Nolan is a battered child who makes an anonymous phone call about the escalating brutality in her home. When social services jeopardize her safety, condemning her to keep her father's secret, it's a glass of spilled milk at the dinner table that forces her to speak about the cruelty she's been hiding. In her pursuit of safety and justice, Brooke battles a broken court system that pushes to keep her father in the home.

This omnibus edition includes books five and six in the bestselling World's Scariest Places series. Mountain of the Dead – The greatest unsolved mystery of the 20th century—until now. On the night of February 1, 1959, in the remote Siberian wilderness, nine Russian hikers slashed open their tent from the inside and fled into a brutal blizzard. By morning, all were dead, several having suffered horrific, violent deaths. The mystery behind their demise, known as the Dyatlov Pass Incident, has perplexed investigators for decades. Now, an American true-crime writer sets out to retrace their...

Prison buddies Billy Good and Jackie Walker made time pulling small jobs here and there. Not a bad living if you liked scraping by. The thing to worry about was the next fix. Nothing else mattered. When Billy and Jackie fell in with Kenyatta, a ghetto lord ready to take back the streets, they thought they'd hit the big time. Dealing with drug pushers and crooked cops in the name of justice sure felt good, but in a world where "kindness was the sweetest con of all", every bullet fired echoed with the sound of payback.

"Defending Alex Murdaugh" Not Guilty by Reasonable Doubt, by Crime and Cask is a deep dive into the murder trial that shocked the nation. When Paul and Maggie Murdaugh's tragic story unfolded, many were left confused as to who did it. In this book, Crime and Cask explores the major pieces of evidence against Alex Murdaugh, and questions what we thought we knew about these murders. His theories use the prosecution's timeline, evidence and testimony from the trial to present you with different results based on real-world thinking and experiments. Crime and Cask made fans with his Murdaugh ...

In the summer of 2021, 22-year-old Gabby Petito and her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, embarked on a cross-country road trip that was meant to be a dream come true. But what began as a journey of adventure and love quickly spiraled into a tragic tale of betrayal, manipulation, and murder. The Girl in the Van delves deep into the haunting case of Gabby Petito, unraveling the complexities of her relationship with Laundrie and the chilling events leading up to her disappearance and death. Through meticulous research and poignant storytelling, this book sheds light on the red flags, the missed ...

On a snowy February evening in 2004, 21-year-old nursing student Maura Murray vanished after a car crash on a remote stretch of Route 112 in Haverhill, New Hampshire. Her locked vehicle was found abandoned, but Maura was nowhere to be seen. Despite extensive searches and widespread media attention, her disappearance remains one of America's most perplexing cold cases. The Road Ends Here delves deep into the enigmatic circumstances surrounding Maura's vanishing. Drawing from police reports, witness accounts, and interviews with those closest to the case, this book explores the myriad ...

On May 30, 2005, 18-year-old Natalee Holloway vanished during a high school graduation trip to Aruba, sparking one of the most perplexing and widely publicized missing persons cases in recent history. The last known sighting was outside the Carlos’n Charlie’s nightclub in Oranjestad, where she was seen entering a car with Dutch national Joran van der Sloot and two brothers, Deepak and Satish Kalpoe. Despite extensive searches, media coverage, and multiple investigations, Natalee's fate remained a haunting mystery for over 18 years. This book delves into the complexities of the case, ...

In the quiet suburb of Springfield, Missouri, a routine night took a chilling turn on June 7, 1992. Missing in Missouri delves into the enigmatic disappearance of mother Sherrill Levitt, her daughter Suzie Streeter, and Suzie’s friend Stacy McCall—all last seen in Levitt’s home after attending graduation celebrations. With no signs of struggle and all personal belongings left behind, their vanishing remains one of the nation’s most haunting unsolved. This narrative goes beyond surface detail to resurrect the voices of the missing women and their families—highlighting Suzie's ...

In 1978, 56-year-old Leoma Patterson left a bar in Clinton, Tennessee, and was never seen again. Six months later, a female skeleton was found on a wooded lakeshore in a neighboring county. The bones were consistent with those of the missing woman, and one of Patterson's daughters recognized a ring found at the death scene as her mother's. The bones were buried, and six years later, a relative of Patterson's - one of the men she was last seen alive with - confessed to killing her. Case closed.

On March 19, 2004, 17-year-old Brianna Maitland vanished without a trace after clocking out from her shift at the Black Lantern Inn in Montgomery, Vermont. Her car was discovered the following morning, backed into the side of an abandoned farmhouse along Route 118, a mile from her workplace. Inside, her belongings were found undisturbed, yet there was no sign of Brianna. Despite extensive investigations, including interviews, forensic analysis, and public appeals, her fate remains a haunting mystery. This book delves into the perplexing circumstances surrounding Brianna's disappearance, ...

On a quiet May morning in 2019, Jennifer Dulos—devoted mother of five and former playwright—dropped her children off at school, only to vanish minutes later from her upscale Connecticut driveway. At first glance, her life was the picture of suburban perfection: Pulitzer-class roots, a loving family, and a dream home. But beneath that polished surface lay the scars of a bitter divorce, an ugly custody battle, and a relationship marked by control and fear. In court filings, Jennifer revealed a gnawing dread that something terrible might happen—and in the end, her fears proved tragically...

In the late 1960s, a cryptic presence began haunting Northern California—sending letters that would become legendary. The Zodiac Killer, an elusive figure, unleashed a wave of terror by mailing taunting missives and encrypted ciphers to newspapers and law enforcement. His first note arrived in July 1969: "I am the killer of the 2 teenagers last Christmass…"—signed with a chilling crosshair symbol and accompanied by fragments of a 408-character cipher. Over the next five years, he would dispatch over 20 communications—four containing ciphers, two of which remain unsolved to this day...

This book explores real-life instances in which everyday people like you and me came face-to-face with danger they hadn't seen coming. While some lived to tell the tale, sadly, others did not. Included are true accounts of a power outage that put a young family in the crosshairs of a stranger with ill-intent, a teenager who found herself at the mercy of a pair of would-be kidnappers after being stranded in the middle of the night, a caregiver whose patient may have been more than she seemed, a young girl whose friends turned out to be her worst enemies, a case of mistaken identity that ...

Amazon Book Description (SEO-Optimized) for Lizzie Borden: Fact & Fiction Uncover the chilling truth behind America's most infamous mystery! Delve into the enigmatic life of Lizzie Borden, a figure both vilified and vindicated in one of history's most captivating unsolved murder cases. Lizzie Borden: Fact & Fiction takes readers on a riveting journey, blending meticulously researched historical accounts with compelling fictional interpretations inspired by the film Lizbeth: A Victorian Nightmare. What You'll Discover Inside: A detailed timeline of events leading up to the gruesome murders ...

Unsolved Murders Murder Mystery For Adults 33 short stories that will have you on the edge of your seat. Unravel the Mysteries of Unsolved Murders In the annals of history, countless murders lie unsolved, shrouded in secrecy, each one an irresistible riddle awaiting your keen intellect. From the ancient assassination of Julius Caesar to the modern-day murder of Tupac Shakur, these unsolved murders have held humanity in their thrall. Embark on a Journey into the Shadows Prepare for a quest into the depths of the inexplicable as you immerse yourself in unsolved murders that have confounded ...