I realize that Hometown Killer is this author’s first published work, but a little research will tell you that true crime readers do NOT wish to read the transcripts…we want the story! Please don’t copy verbatim the police and court transcripts, add in a few personal quips and observations and then slap your name on a cover and call it true crime. Quite frankly, just as much information is online; no need to buy the book if this is what it’s going to be.
That aside, there is actually a good story in this book. It details the sad tale of the murders of Martha Leach and Phree Morrow, both preteen girls living in Springfield, Ohio. Unfortunately, their fate would have them crossing paths with a sadistic, psychotic killer named William Sapp; who, as the reader comes to learn, is a warped serial killer of sorts.
I wouldn’t recommend this book. Because of the transcripts, it is difficult to get into the story, learn the players involved, etc. It’s just not worth the time.
