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All-American Murder
The Rise and Fall of Aaron Hernandez, the Superstar Whose Life Ended on Murderers' Row (James Patterson True Crime, 1)
It was written by a former Ohio State University student who became interested in the case, and became the primary source for this episode of the podcast, as it helped to reignite interest in solving the case.
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You can read John Oller's An All-American Murder for free here!
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Episode: MURDERED: Christie Mullins
It was written by a former Ohio State University student who became interested in the case, and became the primary source for this episode of the podcast, as it helped to reignite interest in solving the case.
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You can read John Oller's An All-American Murder for free here!
A Special Kind of Evil
The Colonial Parkway Serial Killings
It was highly recommended as a source of further information regarding the Colonial Parkway murders and related theories.
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if you don't want to do Patreon but you just want to learn more about this case I highly recommend a book called 'A Special Kind of Evil: The Colonial Parkway Serial.'
— Episode: UPDATE: The Colonial Parkway Murders
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Episode: UPDATE: The Colonial Parkway Murders
It was highly recommended as a source of further information regarding the Colonial Parkway murders and related theories.
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if you don't want to do Patreon but you just want to learn more about this case I highly recommend a book called 'A Special Kind of Evil: The Colonial Parkway Serial.'
The Death of Father Ryan
It was mentioned as a book written about the Father Ryan case, and was referenced for details about the ME's findings on the fatal injury and sexual assault.
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According to a book on this case written by Scott Lomax, the ME finds that the man was beaten over the head with a blunt instrument. He's thinking something like a table leg.
— Episode: UPDATE: James Reyos Exonerated
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Episode: UPDATE: James Reyos Exonerated
It was mentioned as a book written about the Father Ryan case, and was referenced for details about the ME's findings on the fatal injury and sexual assault.
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According to a book on this case written by Scott Lomax, the ME finds that the man was beaten over the head with a blunt instrument. He's thinking something like a table leg.
According to a book on this case written by Scott Lomax, the ME finds that the man was beaten over the head with a blunt instrument. He's thinking something like a table leg. And there was one of those broken off of a table in the motel room. Ultimately, the fatal blow was to the man's throat. But even without that blow to the throat, his head injuries alone would have caused his death eventually.
those who have researched Father Ryan's life have not been able to piece together his life story for most of the 1970s, and those who know him have not assisted in providing any useful information.
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
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TEARS OF RAGE
It was described as a book in which John Walsh talked about his son Adam, describing him as a shy child who wouldn't have spoken up to a security guard.
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In his book TEARS OF RAGE John Walsh describes his son Adam as a shy kid
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Episode: PRECEDENT: Adam Walsh
It was described as a book in which John Walsh talked about his son Adam, describing him as a shy child who wouldn't have spoken up to a security guard.
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In his book TEARS OF RAGE John Walsh describes his son Adam as a shy kid
Bringing Adam Home
The Abduction That Changed America
It was a book about Adam Walsh's case, and the photo of the car's interior with blood evidence was described, including a face in blood, that the mother identified as her son.
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According to Bringing Adam Home by Les Stanaford Rive said that when she saw that picture, she knew Because a mother knows And that photo answered everything for her
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Episode: PRECEDENT: Adam Walsh
It was a book about Adam Walsh's case, and the photo of the car's interior with blood evidence was described, including a face in blood, that the mother identified as her son.
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According to Bringing Adam Home by Les Stanaford Rive said that when she saw that picture, she knew Because a mother knows And that photo answered everything for her
Wish You Were Here
A Novel
It was written by Theresa's younger brother John, along with Patricia Pearson, and discussed the family's search for Theresa and the police investigation, which the family found inadequate.
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According to a book written by Teresa's younger brother John and Patricia Pearson titled Wish You Were Here, they all consider themselves adults, so they think, you know, Teresa can d...
— Episode: CONSPIRACY: Theresa Allore
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Episode: CONSPIRACY: Theresa Allore
It was written by Theresa's younger brother John, along with Patricia Pearson, and discussed the family's search for Theresa and the police investigation, which the family found inadequate.
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According to a book written by Teresa's younger brother John and Patricia Pearson titled Wish You Were Here, they all consider themselves adults, so they think, you know, Teresa can do what she wants.
According to Wish You Were Here, police tell the family that they don't think Teresa was sexually assaulted because her underwear was on her body and not ripped or anything like that.
According to Wish You Were Here, her death is just labeled violent and undetermined.
According to Wish You Were Here, they all describe the same person, a short man with dark hair.
Daniel Mori reports for the Times News Network that it's this book that sparks the first major development in over a decade.
The Midnight Ride of Jonathan Luna
It was written by Bill Kiesling, who was haunted by the case, and included details about Jonathan's injuries that differed from the official reports, such as wounds on his back and groin.
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One of those people is a man named Bill Kiesling. He didn't know Jonathan, but the case has haunted him ever since he learned about it. So much so that he wrote a book about it called The Midn...
— Episode: CONSPIRACY: Jonathan Luna
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Episode: CONSPIRACY: Jonathan Luna
It was written by Bill Kiesling, who was haunted by the case, and included details about Jonathan's injuries that differed from the official reports, such as wounds on his back and groin.
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One of those people is a man named Bill Kiesling. He didn't know Jonathan, but the case has haunted him ever since he learned about it. So much so that he wrote a book about it called The Midnight Ride of Jonathan Luna.
First they say Jonathan wasn't just stabbed in the chest and neck. He had stab wounds on his back below his shoulder blades, which he couldn't have caused himself.
And Bill also says they noticed multiple stab wounds to his groin, including a large slash to his scrotum.
And finally, there were multiple severe wounds to his hands, as in his hands were shredded, like long cuts between his fingers and slices to the fronts and backs of both hands.
A Stolen Life
A Memoir
Jaycee described her initial worries about seeing her mother after 18 years of captivity, and the relief she felt when those fears melted away upon their reunion.
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She says that she was worried that her mom wouldn't accept her anymore Or wouldn't accept that she had children
— Episode: SURVIVED: Jaycee Dugard
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Episode: SURVIVED: Jaycee Dugard
Jaycee described her initial worries about seeing her mother after 18 years of captivity, and the relief she felt when those fears melted away upon their reunion.
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She says that she was worried that her mom wouldn't accept her anymore Or wouldn't accept that she had children
She also writes that she was worried about having to go back to a house With Carl still there because they didn't get along
But when she sees her mom all of those worries Everything that was running through her mind just melts away
With Love, Mommie Dearest
The Making of an Unintentional Camp Classic
Jenny Lin mentioned watching "Mommy Dearest" on TV before her death, but no details regarding the book were shared in the podcast.
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Jenny talked about her plans for that evening. She said she was going to fix herself something to eat then watch Mommy Dearest on TV.
— Episode: MURDERED: Jenny Lin Part 1
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Episode: MURDERED: Jenny Lin Part 1
Jenny Lin mentioned watching "Mommy Dearest" on TV before her death, but no details regarding the book were shared in the podcast.
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Jenny talked about her plans for that evening. She said she was going to fix herself something to eat then watch Mommy Dearest on TV.
When a Killer Calls
A Haunting Story of Murder, Criminal Profiling, and Justice in a Small Town (Cases of the FBI's Original Mindhunter, 2)
The podcast heavily referenced this book, discussing the case of Sherry Smith and Deborah Helmick in detail. The book offered a deep dive into the investigation and criminal profile of Larry Bell.
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John Douglas also wrote a book titled When a Killer Calls all about this case And I highly recommend that you get your hands on it.
— Episode: MURDERED: Shari Smith and Debra Helmick
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Episode: MURDERED: Shari Smith and Debra Helmick
The podcast heavily referenced this book, discussing the case of Sherry Smith and Deborah Helmick in detail. The book offered a deep dive into the investigation and criminal profile of Larry Bell.
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John Douglas also wrote a book titled When a Killer Calls all about this case And I highly recommend that you get your hands on it.
And actually if you want to learn Even more about this story And about John Douglas' work With the BAU Definitely pick up his latest book When a Killer Calls It is out right now We're going to link to it In the show notes
Don't forget to pick up John Douglas' book When a Killer Calls
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The Pursuit of the Freeway Phantom Serial Killer
The book, co-authored by Blaine Pardot and Victoria Hester, was referenced when discussing the Freeway Phantom case and offered information on the 7-Eleven's proximity to Carol's apartment.
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based on the book on this case by Blaine Pardot and Victoria Hester called a Tantamount the pursuit of the freeway phantom serial killer The 7-eleven was about seven blocks from their...
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Episode: SERIAL KILLER: The Freeway Phantom
The book, co-authored by Blaine Pardot and Victoria Hester, was referenced when discussing the Freeway Phantom case and offered information on the 7-Eleven's proximity to Carol's apartment.
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based on the book on this case by Blaine Pardot and Victoria Hester called a Tantamount the pursuit of the freeway phantom serial killer The 7-eleven was about seven blocks from their apartment.
JOURNEY INTO DARKNESS
Follow the FBI's Premier Investigative Profiler as He Penetrates the Minds and Motives of the Most Terrifying Serial Criminals
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Forensic Handwriting Identification
Fundamental Concepts and Principles
The book was mentioned in the context of a discussion about how to properly collect handwriting samples for comparison, and the hosts noted that the method used in the Circleville Letters case was not in line with the book's recommendations.
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according to a textbook called Forensic Handwriting Identification fundamental concepts and principles that was written by Ron Morris to get a proper handwriting sample, you're suppos...
— Episode: INFAMOUS: Circleville Letters
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Episode: INFAMOUS: Circleville Letters
The book was mentioned in the context of a discussion about how to properly collect handwriting samples for comparison, and the hosts noted that the method used in the Circleville Letters case was not in line with the book's recommendations.
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according to a textbook called Forensic Handwriting Identification fundamental concepts and principles that was written by Ron Morris to get a proper handwriting sample, you're supposed to try and duplicate as many of the circumstances as possible like everything from you know, the type of pen or pencil and the paper that writing environment.
Unanswered Cries
A True Story of Friends, Neighbors, and Murder in a Small Town
It was mentioned as a source detailing David Mackey's request for Amy Bressler to check on Karen Gregory, and it also provided details about the agonizing scream heard by neighbors.
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David asked Amy if she could just take a look out of her living room window and see if Karen's car is in the driveway.
— Episode: MURDERED: Karen Gregory
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Episode: MURDERED: Karen Gregory
It was mentioned as a source detailing David Mackey's request for Amy Bressler to check on Karen Gregory, and it also provided details about the agonizing scream heard by neighbors.
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David asked Amy if she could just take a look out of her living room window and see if Karen's car is in the driveway.
just after 1, maybe 1:15 as Thomas French wrote in Unanswered Cries, he heard a quote, high pitched agonizing scream, end quote.
detectives describe the scene as unbelievably tidy.
A Cry in the Night
It was referenced as a series written by Thomas French for the Tampa Bay Times, containing information about the homicide investigation into Karen Gregory's death, including the police, detectives, and the medical examiner's involvement.
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According to a series Thomas French wrote for the Tampa Bay Times called A Cry in the Night, that includes police officers, detectives, the police chief, crime scene techs, people from both the state'...
— Episode: MURDERED: Karen Gregory
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Episode: MURDERED: Karen Gregory
It was referenced as a series written by Thomas French for the Tampa Bay Times, containing information about the homicide investigation into Karen Gregory's death, including the police, detectives, and the medical examiner's involvement.
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According to a series Thomas French wrote for the Tampa Bay Times called A Cry in the Night, that includes police officers, detectives, the police chief, crime scene techs, people from both the state's attorney's office and the medical examiner's office.
The Mammoth Encyclopedia of the Unsolved (Mammoth Books Book 487)
In the "CAPTURED: Allan Showery" episode, the hosts referenced the book as a source of information on the Teresita Basa case, noting that it provided details about the fire and the discovery of her body. The mention was factual and served to support the episode's discussion of the case.
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The Forgotten Killer
Rudy Guede and the Murder of Meredith Kercher (Kindle Single)
It provided details about the victim's injuries, including defensive wounds and bruising, as well as an estimated time of death based on the autopsy findings.
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According to The Forgotten Killer, a book by Douglas Preston and John Douglas, the victim also had defensive wounds on her hands and there was also deep bruising on her right side, he...
— Episode: MURDERED: Meredith Kercher
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Episode: MURDERED: Meredith Kercher
It provided details about the victim's injuries, including defensive wounds and bruising, as well as an estimated time of death based on the autopsy findings.
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According to The Forgotten Killer, a book by Douglas Preston and John Douglas, the victim also had defensive wounds on her hands and there was also deep bruising on her right side, her forearm, hip and leg.
In the book I mentioned earlier The Forgotten Killer they say that in the U.S. it's like 48 hours max and we've seen that like we can hold you for 48 hours and then we have to let you go.
John Douglas and Mark Olshaker who wrote a chapter in The Forgotten Killer say otherwise.
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