Award winning finalist in the true crime category of the 2019 best book awards sponsored by American Book FestCynthia Albrecht, went missing on October 25, the executive chef of the Penske-Marlboro racing team and darling of the IndyCar circuit, 1992-the night before her divorce from Michael Albrecht became final.
Drivers and racing crews from across the country converged on "The Brickyard, " site of the Indianapolis 500, to help search for her. As the head mechanic for the dick simon racing team, known as “Crabby” across the race circuit, Michael had a reputation for bullying and abuse. But with a strong alibi, there was nothing authorities could do when he decided to take a vacation to Florida and skip a scheduled polygraph test and the search for his estranged wife.
Nor could law enforcement charge him when Cynthia’s body was found a few weeks later in northern Indiana - minus her head. He'd immediately become a suspect in Cynthia's disappearance.
No One Is Perfect: The True Story Of Candace Mossler And America's Strangest Murder Trial
Simpson case, america was fascinated by another "trial of the century". Suspicion quickly fell upon Melvin Lane Powers, the shady nephew of Mossler's wife, Candace. When investigators discovered that "Candy and Mel" were carrying on an incestuous love affair, the pair were charged with the crime. The miami trial featured the legendary defense attorney, Percy Foreman, whose outrageous tactics created a number of memorable moments.
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Bad Moon Rising: The Prom Night Murders Memoir
Two days later, their bodies were discovered near an abandoned strip mine on the outskirts of town. He traces the murderer throughout his life, imprisonment, uncovering facts and unknown stories about his cross-country crime spree, and eventual death. Bad moon rising is the gripping true story of one man's quest to uncover the truth fifty years after his brother and his brother’s girlfriend were murdered on prom night.
After taking his victims at gunpoint, Marshall Wayne Stauffer raped and strangled fifteen-year-old Debbie and dispatched eighteen-year-old Mike with three shots to the back of his head. In this true crime memoir, illuminate the evil within a murderer, Ed Morrison chronicles his journey nearly fifty years after that fateful night to learn the truth of what happened, and find resolution.
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Lethal Guardian
Phelps is a true-crime veteran. New york post"anything by Phelps is an eye-opening experience. Suspense magazine"Phelps is the Harlan Coben of real-life thrillers. Allison brennanincludes 16 Pages Of Dramatic Photos. On a cold spring night, detectives began to unravel a twisted trail of sex games, lies, when passing motorists discovered Clinton's bullet-riddled body along an interstate's exit ramp, greed, and family secrets.
Her brother-in-law, was a former exotic dancer--and, Beth decided, Anson "Buzz" Clinton, unsuitable to be her precious niece's guardian. The investigation would cross the Atlantic Ocean before finally bringing justice home.
Murder on Birchleaf Drive: The True Story of the Michelle Young Murder Case
Of a marriage crumbling at its foundation. Attorney, 1986-1993"a great read, middle district of north Carolina, and a must- read, for those who are fascinated with the drama of real life—it’s even better than fiction. Colon willoughby, 1987-2014"an excellent book, District Attorney of Wake County, North Carolina, and I recommend it highly.
Jerry boyd, coronado, California Police Chief ret. Author of multiple books including firestone park: policing south-central los angeles and my years as a chief“reading murder on birchleaf dRIVE is like being at the scene of the crime and inside the well of the courtroom during every moment of one of North Carolina’s most notorious murder trials.
Ripley Rand, U. S. Barbara jackson, associate justice, north carolina court of appeals, 2011-2019; judge, North Carolina Supreme Court, 2005-2011“This fascinating and well-told story of a North Carolina murder and the trials that followed has more twists and turns than the road to Murphy .
Bitter Blood: A True Story of Southern Family Pride, Madness, and Multiple Murder
The Newsoms. The Sharps. One of the most shocking crimes of recent years. Publishers weekly “Absorbing suspense. Chicago tribune “Astonishing . . . The Lynches. The “riveting” #1 new york times bestseller: A true story of three wealthy families and the unbreakable ties of blood Kirkus Reviews. Mystified police first suspected a professional in the bizarre gangland-style killings that shattered the quiet tranquility of two well-to-do southern communities.
A City Owned: The true story of the worst case of serial sex homicide in American history Murder by Increments Book 1
If you are a law and order fan such as me, you believe in justice and you enjoy a bit of history and psychiatric knowledge, this book is for you. Well-written, entertaining and real. ". And then, all hell breaks loose in Los Angeles. An arrest in the strangling murders of two co-eds across state lines finally leads to a break in the case, but the suspect is someone the investigators could have ever expected.
None of them are prepared for the dark journey through the mazes of the human mind it will take to unlock the door to justice. From the author of the bestselling “gone: catastrophe in Paradise”, “A City Owned” is the true story of the worst case of serial sex homicide in American history. Praise from readers:★★★★★ - "anyone who finds true crime stories worthwhile will be riveted by A City Owned.
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She Survived: Melissa
William Phelps. Her strength and courage will inspire all women with similar experiences to think of themselves proudly as survivors—not victims. Melissa fought fiercely. The assailant fled, leaving her to face a long road to recovery from deep-seated fear and post-traumatic stress. An hour later, she was yanked from her dreams into terror.
She tells her exclusive true story as part of a compelling narrative by bestselling crime expert M. Fighting for her life. An intruder held her down, brutally beating and stabbing her.
The Pale-Faced Lie: A True Story
Through sheer determination, and with the help of a few angels along the way, David managed to get into college and achieve professional success. Most of all, it’s an inspirational story about the power of forgiveness and the ability of the human spirit to rise above adversity, no matter the cost. One day, thurston packed up the house and took the kids, leaving her with nothing.
But as time passed, violence, the ex-con with his own code of ethics that justified cruelty, David discovered the other side of Thurston Crow, lies—even murder. A shrewd con artist with a genius IQ, Thurston intimidated David with beatings to coerce him into doing his criminal bidding. Tall, smart, strong, and brave, the self-taught Cherokee regaled his family with stories of his World War II feats.
With lives at stake, david would have only twenty-four hours to outsmart his father—the brilliant, including his own, psychotic man who bragged that the three years he spent in the notorious San Quentin State Prison had been the easiest time of his life. The pale-faced lie is a searing, raw, palpable memoir that reminds us what an important role our parents play in our lives.
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Savage Son
To the cops, the story didn’t add up, and their investigation uncovered a stunning web of lies. No one faces evil head-on like Corey Mitchell. Gregg Olsen. Bart was living a double life, and hadn’t been enrolled in college since his freshman year. Their son bart was graduating from Sam Houston State University.
Blood was everywhere, but somehow Bart and his father survived . . . Instead of attending classes, he spent his days playing video games with friends—and planning the murder of his family to inherit their million-dollar estate . . . In savage son, los angeles times–bestselling author Corey Mitchell takes us inside this chilling murder case to reveal the twisted motives of a seemingly All-American boy-next-door who turned into a cold-blooded killer.
Gone Forever: A True Story of Marriage, Betrayal, and Murder True Crime St. Martin's Paperbacks
. Three days later, her car was found, keys in the ignition. On november 25, 2002, she disappeared. Later that day, her husband reported her missing—and a desperate search began. Her friends and family hoped against hope that Susan was not gone forever. But investigators became increasingly suspicious of Richard McFarland.
While headlines screamed out new details in the case, and police tried to gather more evidence, a blockbuster trial was about to begin. Susan mcfarland was a vivacious, successful mother of three young sons.