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Shattered

The True Story of a Mother's Love, a Husband's Betrayal, and a Cold-Blooded Texas Murder

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Shattered

By: Kathryn Casey
Narrated by: Coleen Marlo
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In Creekstone, Texas, a small, quiet suburb of Houston, football was king and David Temple was a prince. A former high school and college gridiron-star-turned-coach, he had a fairy-tale marriage to bright, vivacious Belinda Lucas, a teacher at the local high school who was so warm and popular her colleagues called her "The Sunshine Girl".

The fairy tale ended savagely on January 11, 1999, when Belinda's lifeless body was discovered in a closet. Her skull had been shattered by a shotgun blast at close range. She was eight months pregnant.

There was no damning evidence directly linking the brutal murder to husband David, who stood by emotionless and dry-eyed as police searched the crime scene. But a dogged eight-year investigation would expose a shocking history of cruelty and domination, infidelity and rage - ultimately resulting in an epic courtroom battle for the ages - as the scandalous truth was revealed about love betrayed and innocent lives shattered.

©2010 Kathryn Casey (P)2012 Tantor Biographies & Memoirs Murder True Crime Crime Mystery

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"Kathryn Casey is one of the best true crime writers today." (Ann Rule)
Detailed Research • Compelling Storytelling • Soothing Voice • Detailed Character Development • Captivating True Crime

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I read a lot of true crime books and about once a year I read an extraordinary one. Shattered is so well written and the speaker is such a good actress. I never got tired of her voice. Im so sad I finished this book but excited to start reading Kathryn Casey’s other books. May you rest in peace Belinda and Erin.

Just as good as an Anne Rule book

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I thought it was fair minded and wonderfully paced. The narrator's voice was unique and.l at first I didn't like it, but I ended up really really enjoying her performance. is never heard of this story and it kept me guessing. 9/10 would listen to it again.

beautifully written

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I felt like I was right there there every single process! This was truly great writing!

great writing!

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I'm a big Ann Rule fan but at times I tire of climbing the mountain of details she includes in her stories. Kathryn Casey is a breath of fresh air helping the listener reach the pinnacle of truth without the minute details unnecessary to tell the story.

Fast paced crime story telling at it's best! A

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Well written, and extremely well narrated every minute and I felt as if I ere there.

Didn’t want to stop listening. Excellent narration well read other Catherine Casey Books as soon as I can

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