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u/Hysterymystery · 7 pointsr/TrueCrimeDiscussion

One I really enjoyed was Tragedy in Sedona about the James Arthur Ray sweat lodge deaths. So well written and very interesting. The author was one of Ray's biggest followers and she talks about her own personal growth as she went through his program as well as her growing disillusionment with his tactics. I loved it.

u/veruca_pepper · 4 pointsr/TrueCrimeDiscussion

I think it was sensitively handled. Of course, I was probably too young to really appreciate the story as I do now, as an adult & a mother. I can't say that it would hold up well, but maybe? At that time, news came via TV incl miniseries, so there may not be much there that isn't told via internet.

If you wanted the DVD, Amazon has it for $18: https://www.amazon.com/Know-First-Name-Steven-Tvm/dp/B00366BJAK. It's possible that DailyMotion has it to stream?

u/Vrgom20 · 98 pointsr/TrueCrimeDiscussion

Here is another article. Both parents have been charged.

It also looks like the mother 'might be' a published author with a best-seller on Amazon about how amazing her parenting skills are. I am 90% sure this is the same person, Check the 'about the author' section. There is also this article from Indiana discussing how much of an inspiration the mother is. I'm going to keep digging.

Sickening.

I'm headed to lexis now to check for the court documents.

An article on the son she writes about is here. The timelines are perfect from moving from Indiana to Canada.

Edit: Oh hey, it's /u/Hysterymystery I replied to. Big fan of yours! I'm generally a lurker, but this case has angered me.

u/mango_land · 1 pointr/TrueCrimeDiscussion

Dahmer's father, Lionel Dahmer, wrote a book in 1994. I've never read it but it had good reviews on an episode of 'Oh No Ross and Carrie' I listened to earlier today.

u/bbritny · 3 pointsr/TrueCrimeDiscussion

I believe that Ted Bundy's ex -- the one with the pseudonym of Meg in TSBM, I think -- wrote a book too. Have you read that one? No idea if it's good or not. Here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/Phantom-Prince-Life-Ted-Bundy/dp/0914842706

u/Schneider28mm · 33 pointsr/TrueCrimeDiscussion

It's a wild story and ultimately, Michael Madsen (aka Mr. Blonde) helped my movie get distribution and in front of the audience. It's available here - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R6YJ1RP

u/remembertosmilebot · 3 pointsr/TrueCrimeDiscussion

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u/prosecutor_mom · 2 pointsr/TrueCrimeDiscussion

Deadly Innocence on Karla Homolka & Paul Bernardo - the "Ken and Barbie" killers.

There are 2 other big books on them, but I haven't read either.

u/rmlang · 2 pointsr/TrueCrimeDiscussion

I only found one book on the Phoenix serial street shootings from 2005-2006 (Dale Hausner and Samuel Dieteman):

https://www.amazon.com/Sudden-Shot-Phoenix-Shooter-Berkley/dp/0425230198

As far as the Maryvale shooter, I couldn't find anything like this. Most likely this is a result of the case starting in 2015 and an arrest in the case being made in April, 2017. However, the Phoenix New Times has done a few long articles on the case and its impact on the area:

http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/maryvale-serial-shooter-murders-have-residents-on-edge-and-feeling-abandoned-8707815

http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/the-hunt-for-phoenixs-serial-street-shooter-chasing-a-chameleon-9332839

u/cvilla7 · 2 pointsr/TrueCrimeDiscussion

The first true crime book I ever read was Perfect Victim: The True Story of the Girl in the Box about Colleen Stan who was kidnapped by a husband and wife, lived with them for 7 years as their "sex slave" and eventually their baby sitter, and even was allowed to visit her parents once during her captivity until eventually his wife told her that everything she believed about her captivity was false. It was a fascinating read.

I also recommend Fatal Vision about Dr. Jeffery MacDonald who hired a writer to write his side of the story of the murder of his wife and two children while he was at home. The writer eventually comes to his own conclusions about the case and ends up getting sued by the Dr. himself. A Wilderness of Error by Errol Morris takes a different take on the case than the first book.

And lastly you should read Helter Skelter about the Manson Murders written by the prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi. Another fascinating book with a ton of detail.

u/OldDocBenway · 2 pointsr/TrueCrimeDiscussion

I suggest you look into this a bit more if you're so inclined. I've found most "Zodiac researchers/myth busters" to be woefully ill informed in regard to the evidence linking George Hodel to the murders. It's very compelling in my opinion regardless of what one's opinion of Steve Hodel is. Very compelling. Good post. Most Evil II

u/slimslowslider74 · 3 pointsr/TrueCrimeDiscussion

Savage Grace (a fave!). Also, The Road Out of Hell: Sanford Clark and the True Story of the Wineville Murders (a very rough read even for the seasoned true crime reader. Heartbreaking but great)

The one written by two of the girls kidnapped by Ariel Castro. Maybe not the best written book, but draws you in and really makes you feel like you were just dragged through the whole hellish experience. Will haunt you for sure. https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Survival-Cleveland-Amanda-Berry-ebook/dp/B00OYXWLCE/ref=pd_sim_351_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0B1NF0F5572BP8QS05WF

u/ontoward · 3 pointsr/TrueCrimeDiscussion

This book is a classic. There is a case where a woman got off on murder and all the legal and medical professionals just wanted to ask her how she did it! (Ether in victim’s stomach with no burning or damage to the throat or esophagus.) 13 Victorian Murderesses. https://www.amazon.com/Victorian-Murderesses-Respectable-Unspeakable-Political/dp/0486780473

u/HighCrimesandHistory · 3 pointsr/TrueCrimeDiscussion

I've been doing historical research for journal publication on late medieval/early modern Europe French crime. One of the biggest crimes was the Affair of the Poisons, a period of a couple years in the 1670s where a vast conspiracy was uncovered of diviners selling poisons to citizens that were then used to murder people. It included some of the higher-ups of the French court, including those closest to King Louis XIV. Ultimately 450 people were implicated, 200 arrested, 36 were executed, 23 were exiled, 5 were sent to the galleys, and 55 were imprisoned directly from the king for life. Others died under torture or suicide. Problem was that it unraveled as witnesses became unreliable (they were executing witnesses too quickly and couldn't corroborate statements made with other witnesses).

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Anyways, I was fascinated enough by the whole thing that I threw it together into a 2-part podcast! I highly recommend reading The Affair of the Poisons by Anne Somerset if you're interested in the time period and case.