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True Crime Movies & Television
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Bone Crusher by Linda Rosencrance (October 2010)
Posted on November 5, 2010 | 2 CommentsLarry Bright appeared to be your everyday joe, but to the African-American women working the streets, he was their worst nightmare -
In the Still of the Night: The Strange Death of Ronda Reynolds and Her Mothers Unceasing Quest for the Truth by Ann Rule (October 2010)
Posted on November 3, 2010 | 4 CommentsAnn Rule returns to one story true crime writing. Was it worth the wait? -
Lie After Lie by Lara Bricker (November 2010)
Posted on November 1, 2010 | 37 CommentsJames Keown loved living the high life, but such a lifestyle requires plenty of money. When his financial well was running dry, Keown killed his wife, Julie, was anitfreeze to collect her $250k life insurance policy. -
True Crime Movie: Alpha Dog (January 2007)
Posted on October 29, 2010 | No CommentsAfter reading Susan Markowitz's book about the murder of her son, Nick, I decided to watch the 2007 movie based on the case. Better late than never, right? -
My Stolen Son: The Nick Markowitz Story by Susan Markowitz with Jenna Glatzer (September 2010)
Posted on October 27, 2010 | 2 CommentsBen Markowitz owed drug money to Jesse James Hollywood. When it was time to pay up, Ben wasn't around. But his 15-year-old half brother, Nick, was and he would pay Ben's debts with his life -
Brothers In Blood by Clark Howard
Posted on October 25, 2010 | No CommentsOn May 14, 1973, Ned Alday, along with his brother, three sons, and daughter-in-law was brutally murdered by 3 Maryland prison escapees and their runaway little brother -
Until I Get Caught: The True Story of a Serial Rapist in Baltimore by Tia L. Lincoln (July 2010)
Posted on October 22, 2010 | 1 CommentThe back cover reads, "Bold. Raw. Uncensored." I don't think there are any better words to describe it - except to add the word "Extremely" in front of each -
Serial Killers: Butchers and Cannibals by Nigel Blundell (July 2010)
Posted on October 20, 2010 | No CommentsFrom the beginning of mankind, there has those who roam among us that suffer a depravity like no others. They are the lowliest of killers. They are the Butchers and Cannibals. -
What She Always Wanted: A True Story of Marriage, Greed, and Murder by Camille Kimball (October 2010)
Posted on October 18, 2010 | 34 CommentsPhoenix housewife Marjorie Orbin had beauty, wealth, and an ex-husband she wanted to be dead. When Jay Orbin's torso is found in a tub in the desert, it appears that Marjorie's wish has come true. But who granted it? -
Friday Fiction: Moonlight Mile by Dennis Lehane (November 2010)
Posted on October 15, 2010 | 1 CommentThis sequel to Dennis Lehane's 1999 bestseller Gone, Baby, Gone, Moonlight Mile is just as exciting and a must read for suspense thriller fans