Kill 'Em All

A True Story of Abuse, Revenge and the Making of a Monster (True Crime)

By: Ryan Green

Narrated by: Steve White

Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

“I have no desire whatever to reform myself. My only desire is to reform people who try to reform me. And I believe that the only way to reform people is to kill 'em. My motto is, Rob em all, Rape em all and Kill em all.” (Carl Panzram)

In 1902, at the age of 11, Carl Panzram broke into a neighbour’s home and stole some apples, a pie, and a revolver. As a frequent troublemaker, the court decided to make an example of him and placed him into the care of the Minnesota State Reform School. During his two-year detention, Carl was repeatedly beaten, humiliated, and raped by the school staff. 

At 15-years old, Carl enlisted in the army by lying about his age but his career was short-lived. He was dishonorably discharged for stealing army supplies and was sent to the military prison, Fort Leavenworth, to serve the maximum sentence for his crimes.

When Carl left Fort Leavenworth in 1910, the experience had sculpted him into the man that he would remain for the rest of his life. His hatred for mankind was firmly ingrained and he set out to do unto others before they could do unto him. His lifelong campaign of terror could finally begin and nothing could stand in his way.

Kill 'Em All is a chilling and gripping account of one of the most brutal and gruesome true crime stories in American history. Ryan Green’s riveting narrative draws the listener into the real-live horror experienced by the victims and has all the elements of a classic thriller.

Caution: This audiobook contains descriptive accounts of abuse and violence. If you are especially sensitive to this material, it might be advisable not to listen any further

©2019 Ryan Green (P)2019 Ryan Green

A chilling predator

Carl Panzram was as repulsive and unsympathetic of a monster as any I've encountered in true crime. His unrepentant savagery and lack of any moral compass was superlatively unsettling.

Another great unhinged work from this author and narrator.

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.

Evil is the Gift That Keeps On Giving

First, this is a Ryan Green book, so I came into it expecting a fast-paced, psychologically insightful True Crime thriller about a horrifically compelling monster. "Kill 'Em All" proved to be all of that and more. It's the story of brutal serial murderer and rapist, Carl Panzram. What was most interesting to me was the detail and insight Green includes about the constant, indescribable abuse Panzram suffered at a young age, which was almost a primer on "How To Build a Psychopathic Serial Killer from Scratch." It doesn't in any way lessen the horror and senseless brutality of what Panzram did through his entire life, but it put it into a psychological context that is rare in True Crime books about serial killers. The narration, voiced by one of the two regular narrators Green has used in the past, was excellent as usual.

The only criticism I could honestly make about "Kill 'Em All" would also be a sort of backhanded compliment: the 4-hour run time didn't quite feel like enough, given the depth and scope of Panzram's incredible story. I didn't necessarily get the sense that the author left anything out, but by the time I was reading the last few pages I was definitely not ready to leave the story for another book

I was given this book by the author at no charge for an honest review, Over the past few years I've listened to every one of Green's books, and I genuinely loved them all. But this one is way up near the top of the list for me. If you enjoy fast-paced True Crime books, I would bet on "Kill 'Em All" being up near the top of your list as well. Highly recommended.

No real story.

This is not a book I would have chosen to read if I had known it was just a long list of the same crimes committed by the same man. There is no background of the family and no real story told.

True psychopath

Based on his own words a great inside look at the making of a cold blooded killer
Like always Steve provides Phlawless narration
A very talented author that gets better with every book highly recommended
I received a free review audiobook and voluntarily left this review

Interesting

This was quite an interesting book. Carl Panzram proves that some people are just born evil.

How could it get any worse? Oh, but it does!

Although, this is a story of an evil man and evil doings, a stomach sickening memoir, I feel it is a book everyone should read. For this isn't just a story about a criminal, it is a story about a society. A society that is culpable for the life this man had to live through. Granted, not everyone reacts to hardship in the same manner. Some people are prime examples of "what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger" and others are perpetual "victims" in an unfair world. But beginning from childhood, what Carl had to endure (through absolutely no fault of his own) goes so far beyond a "tuff life", it is an atrocity. The reason I think everyone should read this book is because while most people have no problem whining and complaining about how horrible their own lives are.... they have NO idea how horrendous life can actually be!

Yet another great book by Ryan Green and his trusty narrator Steve White! These two are an unbeatable TC duo! My only complaint would be that the stories be longer, because I hate when they have to end.

I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this objective review.

How to create a monster

This book tells the story of Carl Panzram , one of the most vicious murderers in crime history.
Well-written.Well narrated.Excerpts from his personal diary. His encounter with a kind,decent prison guard ,encouraged Panzram to write a diary.
Fascinating story of a terrible human being who had no nurturing whatsoever as a child. Perhaps if he had been even a little bit loved,he might not have become the revengeful ,self-hating monster who stole,raped,and murdered his entire life.

Another excellent book from Ryan Green!

This is the story of Carl Panzram, it’s brutal and horrific and well told. Carl had no emotion, gave no mercy, and cared about no one-he was the perfect serial killer. He spent time in prison for some of his lesser crimes, and the guards brutalized him horribly, and hardened his body and mind even further. Ryan’s storytelling is masterful, he isn’t too wordy but he gives just enough detail to grab you and hang onto you. Definitely give this one a try, it’ll leave you breathless!

Kill 'Em All

I had never heard of Carl Panzram before this book. He was a horrible person. The story was hard to listen to at times, but it was very well written and wonderfully narrated.

Excellent true crime...

I've listened to a few book by Ryan Green in the last few months and they have all been excellent. Horrific and a little gruesome but that's exactly what I am looking for when I pick up a true crime book. His books tend to be more horrific than fiction, and its awesome. Carl really was a monster. But the narration was excellent and the book was entertaining from the first page to the last. I can't wait to read more from Green.

This book was given to me at my request. I am providing a voluntary and honest review. <3

Dark

This was a really good book. It was informative, and relatively easy to follow, though it is quite gruesome and graphic. It makes you want to dig a bit deeper into the man to know more.

Excellent summary

A nice and condensed summary of Panzram’s life. I do think the extra details regarding the sexual assaults were unnecessary, particularly when it comes to attacks against children, which is why I cannot give it the full five stars. But beyond that, I found it an excellent book.

Glorifying facts for financial titilation. human a

One recomendedation in psycholigy studies. The many individuals abused in life as children to grow to take the little time life has to for all its wonders
Today question is. are the mechansims in place to stop child parent abuse. or is facts that Starlins and other monsters can cycle other lives short. 8 Billion on the planet - One mechanism.

Glorifying facts for their financial titilation.

a hard listen

i honestly dont no how to describe that a.monster with his own story of monsters

Intense

Nearly gave up on this a few times. Such a horrible story. Well written. The narrator sounds like he’s trying to sell you pens on QVC. Give it a do.

Ok

Story was drastic - scary
Reader was good
Not worth the money - awful lot of sodomy.

So shocking !!!!

Great narration and a very shocking read, the guy was a monster, it's 9ne book I won't forget !!

Kill 'Em All

I'm not really sure how to rate this book. The story was well written but the content was sad and horrific. Carl turned out to be a monster but I don't think he ever had a chance in life. He was abused as a chid just as much as he abused and murdered others when he was an adult. This story has lots of triggers and isn't meant for the faint of heart. Steve White did a great job narrating this story. I received this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review.

Ryan and Steve have done it again

I cannot recommend this duo enough. Ryan's writing is superb and Steve's narration is always brilliant.
It is always interesting to me to see the build to up what makes a person do these monstrous things, I think it's because I could never imagine doing them. It is chilling and horrifying to hear but it is honest and true - perhaps that is what makes it so hard to listen to. Listen to this to hear how unapologetic these people can be.

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

Bone Chilling.

Wow, such a bone chilling listen. Carl's lack of empathy and morals were truly unsettling. I had never heard of Carl before listening to this book, and I have to agree with some of the other reviewers - he simply has to be the most evil killer.

The narration was perfect, I highly recommend listening to more of Steve White's narrations, which I plan to do too!

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review