Forensics True Crime

True Crime Stories You Won't Believe-Omnibus Edition s brings together three critically acclaimed volumes—Books One, Two, and Three—into a single, unflinching collection of true crime stories that dig deeper than most. From forgotten killers and overlooked trials to psychological profiles and courtroom spectacles, this is a journey through the darkest corners of criminal history. Written by forensic psychologist and author Romeo Vitelli, Ph.D., this omnibus offers a sweeping look at real-life crimes that defy easy explanation. These aren’t just tales of murder—they are explorations ...

Two bright futures. Two senseless murders. One state left in shock. In the summer of 2018, Iowa was rocked by the disappearance of Mollie Tibbetts, a college student out for a run in her small town. For five agonizing weeks, her family, friends, and the entire nation held its breath—until her killer led police to a shallow grave in a cornfield. Just weeks later, another tragedy unfolded. Celia Barquin Arozamena, a champion golfer with a promising future, was brutally murdered on a quiet morning at her university’s golf course. She never saw her killer coming. These weren’t crimes of ...

In Chase Darkness with Me, you’ll ride shotgun as journalist Billy Jensen identifies the Halloween Mask Murderer, finds a missing girl in the California Redwoods, and investigates the only other murder in New York City on 9/11. You’ll hear intimate details of the hunts for two of the most terrifying serial killers in history: his friend Michelle’s pursuit of the Golden State Killer which is chronicled in I’ll Be Gone In The Dark which Billy helped finish after Michelle’s passing, and his own quest to find the murderer of the Allenstown 4 family.

In only 90 seconds, a fire in The Station nightclub in Rhode Island left 100 people dead or dying and injured hundreds more. It would take years to find out why - and who was really at fault. Best-selling author and three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist Scott James investigates all the central figures, including the band’s manager and lead singer, the fire inspector, the maker of the acoustical foam, as well as the brothers.

For more than fifteen years, the man known only as the NorCal Rapist invaded homes, terrorized women, and vanished into the night without leaving a name, a face, or a single clue that pointed to his identity. His crimes spanned multiple counties, countless investigative agencies, and nearly two decades of fear. Survivors rebuilt their lives while living with the haunting knowledge that their attacker was still out there—hidden, silent, and watching. Detectives followed every lead. Traditional DNA testing failed. The case went cold. The ghost remained. Until forensic genealogy changed ...

What if the scariest things about Halloween aren't the ghosts and goblins, but the real monsters who walk among us? This gripping book uncovers twenty shocking and disturbing true stories where the night of tricks and treats turned into one of unimaginable terror. From the quiet suburban father who poisons his own son's candy to the masked intruder who uses the holiday as a cover for a brutal attack, these accounts explore the terrifying intersection of celebration and tragedy. Discover cases of holiday parties that ended in bloodshed, mysterious disappearances on October 31st, and ...

In this fascinating, in-depth account of the hunt for serial killers, Colin Wilson, one of the world's leading authorities on the subject, examines the ways they can be tracked down and caught, from the tried-and-true methods of the early 20th century to the high-tech processes in use today. Wilson examines such areas as psychological profiling, genetic fingerprinting, and the launch of the Behavioral Science Unit. He delves into the importance of fantasy to serial killers, the urge to keep on killing, the desire to become notorious, and murder as an addictive drug.

Uncover the chilling reality of human depravity in this comprehensive three-book collection. True Crime Despicable takes you behind the headlines of the most haunting cases in modern history, providing a deep dive into the minds of those who committed the unthinkable. From the high-plains terror of a multi-state killing spree to the terrifying double life of a suburban predator, this volume explores the intersection of madness and malice. Examine the cold-blooded planning of a public execution and the psychological profiles of individuals who left an indelible stain on the fabric of society...

There are individuals who walk among us, their humanity a thin and brittle mask. They are the quiet neighbor, the charismatic leader, the smiling grandmother. Their normality is their most effective weapon, a camouflage that allows them to move through the world unseen—until the moment the mask is dropped and the abyss is revealed. This gripping collection delves into thirty of the most harrowing and unsettling accounts in modern history . From the frozen plains of Soviet Russia to the sun-baked deserts of the American border, this book is a journey into the heart of darkness, exploring ...

Groundbreaking scientific analysis that breaks the JFK assassination wide open! Did a shot from the "grassy knoll" kill President Kennedy? If so, was Oswald part of a conspiracy or an innocent patsy? Why have scientific experts who examined the evidence failed to put such questions to rest? In 2001, scientist Dr. Donald Byron Thomas published a peer-reviewed article that revived the debate over the finding by the House Select Committee on Assassinations that there had indeed been a shot from the grassy knoll, caught on a police dictabelt recording.

Emily Craig has been a witness to history, helping to seek justice for thousands of murder victims, both famous and unknown. It’s a personal story that you won’t soon forget. Emily first became intrigued by forensics work when, as a respected medical illustrator, she was called in by the local police to create a model of a murder victim’s face. Her fascination with that case led to a dramatic midlife career change: She would go back to school to become a forensic anthropologist - and one of the most respected and best-known “bone hunters” in the nation.

The Alaskan wilderness is vast, beautiful, and unforgiving. Its immense, isolated landscape is the perfect accomplice for the darkest of human deeds, a place where people can vanish without a trace. For decades, its secrets have remained frozen, buried under layers of ice and time. Now, these chilling true crime stories are unearthed. This collection of twenty gripping cases takes you into the heart of Alaska's most notorious crimes. Come face to face with the "Butcher Baker," Robert Hansen, a mild-mannered family man who hunted human beings in the remote bush. Feel the city-wide panic as ...

What drives a person to commit unspeakable acts of violence? How does a seemingly ordinary individual become a monster? This gripping collection takes you deep inside twenty of the most harrowing and complex criminal cases in modern history. Forget simple headlines and sensationalism. This is a meticulous work of investigative journalism that explores the darkest corners of the human psyche. Each chapter is a comprehensive deep dive, detailing the perpetrators' backgrounds, their chilling methodologies, and the desperate investigations that brought them to justice. From the calculated ...

The picturesque towns and quiet woods of New England hold their secrets close. Beneath the idyllic surface of historic charm and natural beauty lies a dark history of violence, a collection of the region's most haunting and perplexing cold cases. This gripping narrative journeys into the heart of these shadows, examining a series of baffling crimes that terrified communities and stumped investigators for decades. From the unidentified victims of the Bear Brook barrels to a string of unsolved slayings that plagued a single seaside city, these are the stories of lives cut short and the ...

FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS - VOLUME 1 This is the first book in a series telling the story of 10 true crimes, and the behind-the-scenes forensic investigations that took place to help discover the actual identity of the victims (in some cases), what happened to them, when it occurred and who did it. *The Arm in the Shark Case A dispute between Australian gangsters led to a murder that only came to light when a tiger shark disgorged a tattooed human arm in a Sydney aquarium. *Exploded Body For Miami police, proving that a badly disfigured skeleton was a former gang member helped them nail a ...

Perhaps no other television show captures our innate fascination with crime and criminals better than the original Forensic Files. Examining true crime cases from murders to insurance fraud, hit-and-runs to kidnappings, every case featured on the show is solved in large part with the help of forensic science like DNA evidence. In Forensic Files Now, author Rebecca Reisner shares her own gripping retellings of 40 favorite cases profiled on the show along with fascinating updates adapted from her popular blog, ForensicFilesNow.com.

18 Baffling True Crime Cold Cases - Solved! including; Evil Never Sleeps: A sweet five-year-old is savagely assaulted and killed. Police are desperate to catch the monster who did this. Justice will be a slow burn. A Walk in the Park: The killer thought that he’d gotten away with his savage act of mayhem. Unfortunately for him, he’d left behind one small clue. All This Time: Edward was a grandfather, a churchgoer, a pillar of the community. He also had a former life… with some dark secrets. Never Give Up: When a savage rape-slaying goes unsolved, it looks like a killer will get away ...

Ax assault, kidnapping, brutal murder: how could these things happen in a small town? Although regional crimes hardly ever make it to the national circuit, they will always remain with the families and communities of the victims and a part of the area's history. After working with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division for twenty-four years, Rita Shuler has a passion for remembering the victims. From an unsolved case that has haunted her for thirty years to a cold case solved after fifteen years by advanced DNA technology, Shuler blends her own memories with extensive research.

Truly Twisted Crimes: A 3-Book Collection 🔍 Bizarre, Unbelievable, and Twisted True Crime Stories That Will Shock You. Step into the darkest corners of human nature with this gripping 3-book collection from Logan Carter, exploring some of the most bizarre, twisted, and mind-bending true crime cases ever recorded. From cases that defy logic to shocking wrongful convictions, this box set is a must-read for true crime addicts, mystery lovers, and investigative minds. Inside this 550+ page collection, you'll find: 📖 Twisted Crimes – The most unsettling and unbelievable true crime ...

On October 20, 1973, in San Francisco, a White couple strolling down Telegraph Hill was set upon and butchered by four young Black men. Thus began a reign of terror that lasted six months and left 15 Whites dead and the entire city in a state of panic. The perpetrators wanted nothing less than a race war.