She Is Evil!

Madness and Murder in Memphis

By: Judith A. Yates

Narrated by: Lee Ann Howlett

"That woman is evil. She is evil!"

Ejaz Ahmad was handsome, charismatic, and a self-made businessman. He arrived in the United States from Pakistan determined to fulfill his mother's dying wish: to come to America, complete his education, and make his mark in the world. Settling in Memphis, Tennessee, Ejaz became owner of several businesses, father to a handsome boy, and a devout Muslim. The only thing missing in his life was a wife, someone special to protect, honor, and love.

Leah Ward was a pretty girl, but a prison parolee with a history of drug charges, petty crime, and a questionable past. She led a flotsam life, drifting from town to city to state. When she was introduced to Ejaz Ahmad, she believed she had found the ultimate answer: a place to live, someone to take care of her, and money to spend. But what began idyllic soon became abusive and then dangerous for Ejaz. His friends and family warned him. And in May of 2003, Ejaz paid the ultimate price when family members found his mutilated body in a shed.

She is Evil is a story of trust, abuse, religion, and murder. Of a kind man who tried to help a troubled woman and became the victim of abuse and, eventually, a heinous murder.

©2017 Judith A. Yates (P)2017 WildBlue Press

Exceptionally sad

Such a sad story of what sounds like a lovely man destroyed by a sociopathic woman who, as such creatures do, left a trail of devastation behind everywhere she went. Well told, but left me with a heavy heart.

She IS Evil

This was a surprisingly well done production. I had never heard of the crime but I was captivated by the story.

Judith Yates did an excellent job of narrating the before, during and after of the murder which many books do not; they dwell too long on the during and for get the after but this was very well balanced. I also like when a female reader reads a female author's work. That, to me, lends an air of authenticity. Both Judith Yates and Lee Ann Howlett did an excellent.

This is an engaging tale.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

A compelling true crime tale

'She Is Evil!' was the first book by Criminologist and True Crime Author Judith A. Yates that I have tried, and it will not be my last. In this work, Yates shares the tragic story of Ejaz Ahmad, who hooks with Leah Ward, a troubled young woman with mental problems with an addiction to drugs. Unfortunately for Ahmad, who tried to help Ward in any way he could, but ultimately ended up being savagely killed him, stripping his only son of a loving father. The author deserves a five star review based on her research and gripping story telling. Lee Ann Howlett also provides top-notch narration.

Narrator keeps you deeply involved in the story

This is a great story, that keeps you interested. The narration is focused and committed to the material. The author is very talented, I look forward to another novel

Yes, she is pure evil!

I had a little trouble getting into this book because of all the background starting out. I felt like I was given a history lesson before I could get to the story. However, I stuck with it and was glad I did. I listen and read a lot of true crime stories and I have to say, this was one of the most interesting cases I've listened to. It is also one of the saddest. The victim was a very good and very trusting person and the murderer was truly evil. Mental disorder plus drugs makes for a deadly combination. I have to mention also that the narration for this book was very good. Narration is very important for me and Lee Ann was perfect for this. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.