The hosts encouraged listeners to obtain the true‑crime title for deeper insight into Sandra Bridewell's story, noting it provided comprehensive coverage of the case. They highlighted the author's thorough investigation and suggested it as essential reading for anyone interested in the details.
Episode: Fatal Beauty | 6. Hard to Get
The hosts encouraged listeners to obtain John Leake's truecrime book about Sandra Bridewell for further reading on the case.
If you'd like to read more about Sandra's life, grab a copy of John Leake's The Meaning of Malice, On the Trail of the Black Widow of Highland Park.
Episode: Fatal Beauty | 3. Dead End
The book was mentioned while introducing John Leake as its author during a discussion about the lifeinsurance payout following Alan's murder.
Here's John Leake, author of The Meaning of Malice again. She was anxious for the payout as soon as possible.
Episode: Fatal Beauty | 2. An Open Secret
The host noted that John Leake had written The Meaning of Malice about Sandra, mentioning it as background for the story.
Long before John Leake wrote The Meaning of Malice, his book about Sandra, he was her neighbor.
Episode: Fatal Beauty | 1. Body in the Bronco
The host recommended the book as a source for listeners who wanted to learn more about Sandra Bridewell's life and the Black Widow case.
Special thanks to Steve Ackerman, Emily Rosick, Jamie Myers, Eric Miller, Skip Hollinsworth, and Glenna Whitley, whose reporting for D Magazine and The Dallas Observer is an essential piece of the story of Sandra Bridewell. If you'd like to read more about Sandra's life, grab a copy of John Leake's The Meaning of Malice, On the Trail of the Black Widow of Highland Park.