Becoming Clark Rockefeller

Murder, Love, Deception, and the Con Man Behind It All

De: Frank C. Girardot Jr.

Narrado por: Perry Daniels

Becoming Clark Rockefeller delves into the life of a young immigrant entangled in a multi-generational murder investigation ensnaring some of the wealthiest Americans. Posing as bogus aristocrat Clark Rockefeller, he duped the affluent, leaving a trail of deception and national headlines in his wake.

Yet the story would grow even more sinister. In 1985, Linda Sohus, a talented, outgoing artist, and her husband John, a computer geek with dreams of space, mysteriously vanished from their quiet San Marino, California, life. But all leads came to a dead end, and eventually, the mystery faded into the shadows.

Then, in 1994, a shocking backyard discovery reignited the case. Bones were unearthed, revealing a convoluted tale of murder, lust, and trickery. At its center, the same audacious grifter, whose real name was Christian Gerhartsreiter, who had conned his way into high society as Clark Rockefeller.

In this thrilling true crime masterpiece, tenacious investigative journalist and bestselling author Frank C. Girardot unveils this transcontinental, decades-long mystery with interviews from witnesses, court documents, and exclusive insights from the con man himself.

©2023 Frank C. Girardot, Jr. (P)2024 Tantor Media

Too much information

Although I thought the book was interesting, the author deviated from the subject matter into historical information too many times that really didn’t enhance the story.

Little New Info

This is just a differently styled retelling of the story. The other popular book on Clark Rockefeller and the TV presentation, are told in chronological order and therefore easier to follow. I was hoping this book would dive deep into the character of Christian Gerhardstreiter and maybe get some better interviews with family and neighbors in Germany. There wasn’t anything new in that area. There are some first person interviews with Chris, but Chris is not a reliable narrator. As a book, it’s OK, but not my first choice for this subject.