Evil Has a Name

The Untold Story of the Golden State Killer Investigation

De: Paul Holes, Jim Clemente, Peter McDonnell

Narrado por: Paul Holes, Jim Clemente

The Golden State Killer. The East Area Rapist. The Original Night Stalker. The Visalia Ransacker.

The monster who preyed on Californians from 1976 to 1986 was known by many aliases. And while numerous police sketches tried to capture his often-masked visage, the Golden State Killer spent more than 40 years not only faceless, but nameless.

For his victims, for their families and for the investigators tasked with finding him, the senselessness and brutality of the Golden State Killer's acts were matched only by the powerlessness they felt at failing to uncover his identity. To be sure, the chances of obtaining closure—or any form of justice—after so many years were slim to none, at best.

Then, on April 24, 2018, authorities arrested 72-year-old Joseph James DeAngelo at his home in Citrus Heights, Calif., based on DNA evidence linked to the crimes. After a decades-long hunt, a suspect was behind bars. Could it be that evil finally had a name?

Delivering all-new details about the investigation and a stunning final act to the events of Michelle McNamara's haunting bestseller, I'll Be Gone in the Dark, this is the true story of how the suspected Golden State Killer was captured, as told, first-hand, by those closest to the case:

Paul Holes—the forensic criminologist and retired Costa County detective who spent 20 years trying to crack the Golden State Killer case, and finally did.

Jim Clemente (Host)—a retired FBI profiler and former New York City prosecutor who has investigated some of the highest profile criminal cases in U.S. history, including the Unabomber.

Please note: This work contains descriptions of violent crime and sexual assault and may not be suitable for all listeners.

©2018 Audible Originals, LLC (P)2018 Audible Originals, LLC.

Listened all in one sitting

Jim Clemente and Paul Holes together my two true crime heroes , yes please! Thank you Paul for never giving up!

Unforgettable and Compelling--A Must Listen!

I started in the evening and finished up the next afternoon, it was just that engrossing and compelling a production! This is not your typical true crime audiobook with one author and a narrator. It is put together by the FBI profiler, the detective, and the criminologist who were at the heart of the investigation for over 20 years. Paul Holes can be given credit for awakening a long cold case and for his unyielding tenacity in refusing to give up til the perpetrator of 13 documented murders and at least 50 rapes was identified and captured.

While this audiobook was put together by Holes, Clemente, and McDonnell, the true stars of it are more than JUST these three players. The book consists of interviews of many people who played a role in the investigation--prosecutors, law enforcement, the FBI, etc. and most touchingly, the actual crime survivors and family members of the Golden State Killer's multi-decade violent rampage.

Paul Holes was at the heart of this cold case investigation, with his 20 plus year search for this psychopathic serial killer and rapist. You will not get a more thorough investigation than this audiobook production presents. If you are a true crime fan, listen to podcasts, or read Michelle McNamara's book, I'LL BE GONE IN THE DARK and were left wanting more, then this is the book for you. Get it now, you won't be sorry!

Great follow up to I'll Be Gone On The Dark.

I recommend it to anyone interested in the Golden State Killer case. it's well produced and is more like a podcast than an audiobook

Incredible

This was an amazing listen. All the statements by the victims and detectives were very well done. The use of science is wonderful vindication.
Well done by all.

Best Audible Book I have ever listened to

I have listened to dozens of books over my years as an Audible.com enthusiast.
This is the best audible book that I have ever listened too. The story was fascinating,
the performance was terrific, and the way they presented kept you glued to your earphones
until the very end. Well done Audible. Do more of these audible originals in the future please!