• Body of Proof

  • Tainted Evidence in the Murder of Jessica O'Grady?
  • By: John Ferak
  • Narrated by: Kevin Pierce
  • Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (78 ratings)

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Body of Proof

By: John Ferak
Narrated by: Kevin Pierce
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When they met, Jessica O'Grady was a tall, starry-eyed Omaha, Nebraska co-ed in search of Mr. Right, Christopher Edwards was a deceitful and darkened soul. In May of 2006, Jessica's mystifying disappearance and a blood-soaked mattress turned into Nebraska's biggest news story. Enter Douglas County Sheriff's CSI stalwart Dave Kofoed, driven to solve high-profile murders, who in this case would lead to questions surrounding the forensic evidence used against Edwards.

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  • 08-28-15

True Crime Body Of Proof Love Triangle Murder


This is the account of the true crime story recounting the murder, evidence collection, trial of Jessica O'Grady in May 2006. In the aftermath of trial we learn of questionable procedures and an overzealous sheriff.

I thought that it was going to be a mystery so I was a little bit bummed when I found out within the first 15 minutes "whodunit"

However, this is a meticulous accounting of the CSI procedures, a potentially shady sheriff. I held on and continued to listen and I am really happy that I did.

The book cast a light in different directions and the end… Well you'll just have to listen to it!

Kevin Pierce is an excellent narrator who kept the material intriguing. While the descriptions of CSI protocol in recovering evidence could have been dull, he was able to engage and it made me stay interested.

I don't normally like to listen to real-life criminal books, it feels wrong to me. Especially given the victim was a young woman – torn from the headlines kind of book. However, *I agreed to listen to the book in exchange for this review, so I did. It is a book for anyone who is interested in true crime &/or taken from the headlines.

Note: After the description of Jessica O'Grady's violent murder there is nothing to warn about.

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Interesting

Where does Body of Proof rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I've never listened to true story crimes until this one.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Body of Proof?

When he let the cops search his room.

Which character – as performed by Kevin Pierce – was your favorite?

He didn't really do the voices of the characters. So all of them I suppose?

If you could give Body of Proof a new subtitle, what would it be?

Raging hormones and murder in Omaha.

Any additional comments?

I wouldn't mind listening to something like this again soon.

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Body of proof

What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

this book will grab your total attention. Christopher is just that PURE EVIL. John' Feraks well written accounts of Jessica's story will no doubt keep you at the edge of your seat It is a perfect book for the true crime fans.

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the serpent and the scorpion

When they met, Jessica O'Grady was a tall, starry-eyed Omaha, Nebraska co-ed in search of Mr. Right, Christopher Edwards was a deceitful and darkened soul. In May of 2006, Jessica's mystifying disappearance and a blood-soaked mattress turned into Nebraska's biggest news story. Enter Douglas County Sheriff's CSI stalwart Dave Kofoed, driven to solve high-profile murders, who in this case would lead to questions surrounding the forensic evidence used against Edwards.

This true crime book is straightforward journalism, but very good, well researched journalism, and there are, in fact, 2 separate yet related crimes here.

The author covers both meticulously, and gives us an in depth look not only at the criminal activity, but at the characters involved. Because this isn’t fiction, characters are not developed in the traditional sense, but presented using information gathered from their own words and documents, and from the author’s observations of their actions.

It is a good, short book, and of more than passing interest, especially given the fact, as the author puts it, that “The serpent was being hunted by the scorpion”.

Keven Pierce provided yet another stellar performance, but he is absolutely perfect for this kind of book, so I expected nothing less.

I give both book and narrator 5 out of 5 stars. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for this unbiased review via the courtesy of AudioBookBlast dot com.

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Drew Me In From The Beginning

Such a sad story, but I was drawn in and listened intently to the end. I love Ferak's writing, and I find Kevin Pierce's narration is perfectly matched to this material. All in all, listening to Body of Proof was one of my better decisions in life.

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Not a bad listen...

This is an interesting story, and the narrator did a fair job of bringing it to life, however as compelling a story as it is...the author could have done better. Listening was a bit distracting due to many short choppy sentences...however overall it was pretty enjoyable and an interesting story.

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Very good

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Body of proof is a very well written, researched book. True real crime mystery reader will enjoy this book. I myself had hard time putting it down. It has 2 story going in same time one of the young girl Jessica and other one CSI lab agent Kafoed. Who would manufacture evidence and jeopardize cases to stay in limelight. I truly hope Edwards and whoever helped him grow conscience and truth come out.
I also enjoyed Kevin pierce deep voice and John Ferak writing.
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good book

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enjoyed listening

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Gut-Wrenching

John Ferak unveils the cornucopia of evidence is the disheartening murder of a nineteen year old in Nebraska in 2006. The question posed in the book, did a CSI investigator who testified at trial and was later convicted of planting false evidence which landed two innocent men in jail, tamper with the evidence in this case? Christopher Edwards was convicted of second degree murder, but has appealed for a new trial. Jessica O'Grady's family has been seeking closure, as her body has never been found. I found "Body of Proof" compelling, and convincing that Edwards is responsible for O'Grady's death.

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Just not good

The murderer is revealed in the first 20 minutes and I didn't waste a credit on this book to hear about the corruption of the police department.

I'll stick to Jack Olsen w Kevin Pierce narrating and any other true crime story Kevin narrates

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