Going West: True Crime

Gray's Anatomy

Dr. Henry Gray FRS

The medical textbook was found to have been hollowed out by the suspect to conceal a 9mm handgun.

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9mm handgun which matched the shell casings found at the scene of Jalisa's murder and get this Philip was concealing this gun inside a hollowed out copy of the medical textbook, Grey's Anatomy.

The Joy of Sex

Alex Comfort

It was mentioned as the predecessor to the book *More Joy of Sex*, which was discovered at one of the crime scenes.

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under her left wrist was the book More Joy of Sex, which is the sequel to the book Joy of Sex, which marketed itself as a quote, gourmet guide to lovemaking.

More Joy of Sex(Completely Revised and Updated)

Alex Comfort

This book, marketed as a "gourmet guide to lovemaking," was found positioned in the mouth of victim Randy Levine during the discovery of her body.

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under her left wrist was the book More Joy of Sex, which is the sequel to the book Joy of Sex, which marketed itself as a quote, gourmet guide to lovemaking.

Charmer

Kayley Loring

This book detailed the crimes and legacy of George Russell, and contained a quote from an anonymous acquaintance about George's parents' desire to get rid of him.

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there is an anonymous acquaintance who knew George from his childhood later divulged in the book Charmer, which detailed George's crimes and legacy quote, they both wanted out.

A Man's Guide on How to Save Your Marriage Without Having to Talk About It

Doug Holt

Bob Samuels was reportedly reading this self-help book in an attempt to rehabilitate his marriage with Mary Ellen, even up until two months before his murder.

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However, Bob continued to work on himself and consider rehabilitating their marriage. Like, even up until two months before his murder, he was reading the self-help book, How to Save Your Marriage.

Night Watcher

Daphne Woolsoncroft

The host's debut thriller novel was released and received positive feedback, with listeners picking it up after the previous episode discussion.

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Big shout out to everybody who has been supporting my debut thriller novel, Night Watcher.

The Gashlycrumb Tinies

Edward Gorey

The speaker mentioned being exposed to the cover of this book years ago, which featured a skeleton man in a top hat with an umbrella, and this image later served as inspiration for a character's mask design in her own novel.

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Sure. But years ago, I started a candle company and I had just been exposed recently to the cover of and the book itself, The Gashley Crumb Tinies by Edward Gorey. And on the cover, there's this skeleton man in a top hat with an umbrella.

You Let Me In

Camilla Bruce

This book was mentioned because it explored themes similar to the case being discussed, specifically focusing on two sisters where one escapes trauma by creating a fantasy world.

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This actually is so reminiscent of this book I just read and loved recently called You Let Me In by Camilla Bruce because it explores these two sisters, one of whom is being abused and she creates this fantasy world to escape the trauma.

How to Disappear

Frank Ahearn

Steve Demacher ordered books on how to disappear and change his identity to a rental apartment unit in his name before his second trial began.

The Garden Within

Dr. Anita Phillips

The father of the missing girl wrote this book detailing his experience with his daughter's disappearance, and the proceeds were directed to a scholarship fund.

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if it were their daughter, what would they want the parents to do? I would try to make it right.

I Am Jessica

Jamie Collins

Jesse released this book in 2019, on the 30th year anniversary of the murders, detailing her journey with grief after the tragedy.

The New Sex Bible for Women

Amie Harwick

Dr. Harwick published this book in 2014 after completing her academic studies, culminating her work in the field.