SketchCop

Drawing a Line Against Crime

De: Michael W. Streed

Narrado por: Stuart Gauffi

Orange Police Sergeant (Ret.) Michael W. Streed is the SketchCop. He's a one-of-a-kind crime fighter who's frequently called into action by police departments seeking help solving their most difficult cases.

For over three decades, Michael has provided signature images for the country's most notorious murders, rapes, and kidnappings, including the kidnapping and murder of five-year-old Samantha Runnion as well as the Baton Rouge Serial Killer.

The SketchCop has fought crime coast to coast, from Los Angeles to Baltimore, Salt Lake City to Baton Rouge. Along the way he has papered the walls of police squad rooms with sketches of their cities' most dangerous criminals.

In this collection of true crime stories, Michael shares cases from his own portfolio. He describes how he connects with and empowers courageous victims and eyewitnesses from all walks of life. Using their descriptions, the author creates lifelike sketches of the assailants with an accuracy that has led to quick identifications and captures.

SketchCop - Drawing a Line Against Crime provides listeners a glimpse at some of Michael W. Streed's career cases and the significant role he plays in the criminal justice system.

©2016 Michael W. Streed (P)2016 WildBlue Press

Fascinating look at an underrated position

We see these sketches all of our lives. Rarely if ever do we think about the process or the people behind the sketches. This is an entertaining and interesting look at a police sketch artist and what and how he does it. I gave a 4 on story because the last chapter is rather flat. I would have preferred more information about the author or other sketch artists. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

Intriguing and Fascinating

If you could sum up SketchCop in three words, what would they be?

Fascinating, True, Intriguing.

Have you listened to any of Stuart Gauffi’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

It was a good performance. I was kept interested till the end of the story.

Any additional comments?

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Have Badge, Pens and Sketch Pads, Will Travel

If you could sum up SketchCop in three words, what would they be?

Immensely Interesting Artistry

What did you like best about this story?

I've always been intrigued by the talents, skills and ability to take a set of diverse flashes of memories, under duress and render a portrait of a perpetrator of the "alleged" variety. Empathy with victims, interpretation of their descriptions, etc.

Which character – as performed by Stuart Gauffi – was your favorite?

Michael Streed, this is, after all, the author's biography. I have to positively remark about Stuart Gauffi. He has one of the most memorable voices! Remember Jack Webb of Dragnet? You probably won't recognize the name Steven 'Steve' M. Zirnkilton, but you will certainly remember his voice on the opening line to Law and Order: SVU: "In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous..."Mr. Gauffi has that kind of strong, memorable talent. It was perfect for this work!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This is an eye opener into the workings of police artists. A very interesting one, in my opinion.

Any additional comments?

I listen to a handful of Audible editions each week. This one has been one of the best. True Crime, but... different. Recognized memorable cases throughout. The narrative conjures images you remember seeing in famous criminal cases.

Thanks for the listen!

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Intriguing .. Story!!

A interesting and descriptive view of a notorious seriel killer..~ another book I just couldn't put down till my eyes blurred and the clock was saying 3am time to sleep ~ kept me right on the edge till the last page ~ great job and love the storyline ~ will I tell much about the book absolutely not and ruin it for you just know you must get this one ..

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An Education In True Crime

Any additional comments?

I'm a true crime junkie and am always interested in learning something new about the process by which a criminal is caught. This was a fascinating, in-depth look at the evolution of forensic art and a pioneer in the field's personal experiences as both a cop and sketch artist. Covering many different types of cases, this book had both great story telling and also a big heart. Streed is a talented writer and was clearly a great police officer. Gauffi gives a very solid performance as narrator; I would recommend this book to any fans of true crime.

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.