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Publisher's Summary
The matriarch of Australia’s most violent and notorious criminal family, and allegedly the inspiration for the award-winning film Animal Kingdom, tells her side of the story.
Kathy Pettingill is a name that’s both respected and feared, not only by Australia’s criminal underworld, but by many in the Victorian police force. As the matriarch at the head of the most notorious and violent family of habitual offenders in Australian criminal history, her life has revolved around murder, drugs, prison, prostitution, and bent coppers - and the intrigue and horror that surround such crimes.
Her eldest son, Dennis Allen, was a mass murderer and a $70,000-a-week drug dealer who dismembered a Hell’s Angel with a chainsaw. Two younger sons were acquitted of the Walsh Street murders, the cold-blooded assassination of two police officers that changed the face of crime in Melbourne forever. One of the two, Victor, was gunned down himself in the street 14 years later, becoming the third son Kathy has buried.
In this revised and updated authorized edition of Adrian Tame’s best-selling The Matriarch, Kathy Pettingill reveals the chilling truth behind many of the myths and legends that surround her family, including her experiences in the blood-spattered charnel house at the centre of Dennis Allen’s empire of drugs and violence.
But this is no plea for pity. Forthright and deeply disturbing, like its subject, The Matriarch pulls no punches.
Updated and revised for a new generation, this true crime classic is as terrifying and powerful as when it was first published.
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- Callerins
- 11-02-19
Mind Blowing Lawlessness + Exceptional Narration
Audible says I need to have a minimum fifteen word review, but I think my headline says enough.
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- marie
- 12-07-21
Brilliant 👍
Wow what a read, couldn't put it down as for the narrative 👏absolutely spot on 10 /10
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- Cindy
- 01-03-21
Very repetitive
I found this book to be Very repetitive. The timeline was all over the shop and just kept repeating and repeating itself but could’ve been ready in under 4 hours
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- Daniel
- 08-31-20
A bit Average
The story is more about her son Dennis the junkie / drug dealer. Not in the same league as "The Ice Man" or "Evil has a Name".
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- Lisa
- 02-03-20
Humm
Yes the the book was good, the narrater as well, happy to have read story and hope no proceeds went to this wicked woman, not a fan of her or her spawn. We all have choices. Knowing she is living a life of an upstanding citizen grates me a little, but at least she is giving back to the community, better now than latter I guess.
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- Judith
- 06-03-21
Prepare to be shocked
A fascinating glimpse into a very strange family, who lived by their own rules, had little regard for anyone outside the family, a total disregard for the rules of an orderly society. Although full of lots of details, I am none the wiser as to how “Granny Evil” could justify her behaviour, and condone the appalling behaviour of her sons as well as the police. The book is also an indictment of the complete hypocrisy of society, in turning a blind eye to drug dealing, gang warfare and murder, as long as it only occurs in the slums of a large city.
I thoroughly recommend this book to anyone interested in recent events in Melbourne.
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- Dicko
- 09-03-19
Disturbing Insight into a Melbourne Crime Family.
Well presented format. Kath's character is brought to life brilliantly by Kelly Butler. Fantastic research and inside knowledge by the Author. An interesting, difficult, confronting and outrageous story. Well worth the investment in listening time.
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- AusSilent Bob37
- 06-05-23
Sympathy for the Devil?
The title of this book should have been, “Defending the Indefensible”.
Ms. Pentengil spends the majority of the book bemoaning the perceived harassment of herself and 7 of her children by the Victoria Police.
It doesn’t seem to register with her that the fact most were involved in drug dealing, gun dealing, armed robbery, murder and / or grievous assaults may have had something to do with the attention.
“The Matriarch” bore 10 children, 7 of whom have spent varying periods in jail, dome still there, some deceased. Others somewhere in between. Ironically her three children who are law abiding and contributing to society were adopted shortly after birth. Now that speaks volumes!
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- ChristineA
- 08-15-22
Not bad
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- Anonymous User
- 07-01-22
Awesome book
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- Anonymous User
- 05-23-22
The Matriarch
Very captivating story, adapts well to audio, well read/performed. perfect length. well worth a credit
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- Fraserdude
- 03-13-22
Tales of Melbourne Criminal Family
A curious string of tales about 70's/80's crime family. At times ridiculous. Getting away with it was turned into an art form. The code of honour among thieves broken and the knitting un- ravelled. Maternal strength comes to the fore with a startling resolve. Fascinating!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great read
- By Wanda on 09-07-15
By: Kevin Sullivan
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No Angels
- The Short Life and Brutal Death of Brandaline Rose Duvall
- By: Steve Jackson
- Narrated by: Kevin Pierce
- Length: 8 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 102
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 86
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 87
A little before midnight on May 30, 1997, 14-year-old Brandy DuVall waited at a bus stop in the Denver area for a ride back to her grandparents' home after spending the evening at a friend’s home. She was wearing a bright-red Chicago Bulls jersey bearing the number of her favorite player Michael Jordan. It was the shirt, a favorite of the Bloods gang, that attracted the five young gang members in the car that circled the block and came back to where she stood.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent True Crime- Couldn't turn off
- By Susie Q on 09-21-20
By: Steve Jackson
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Rough Trade
- A Shocking True Story of Prostitution, Murder, and Redemption
- By: Steve Jackson
- Narrated by: Kevin Pierce
- Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 474
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 429
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 426
Early one morning in May, 1997, a young couple in the mountains of Colorado spotted a man dragging a body up a secluded trail. The man fled, leaving behind a bloody, dying woman. The investigation into the death of young street-walker Anita Paley would lead from that idyllic spot to the seamy underbelly of Denver and a world of prostitution, drug dealers, and violent criminals. And it would expose the lives of suspect Robert Riggan and Anita's friend Joanne Cordova, a former cop-turned-crack-addict and hooker.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Bob's "most favorite place in the whole world" . .
- By POLLY POIZENDEM on 10-22-16
By: Steve Jackson
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The Best New True Crime Stories: Small Towns
- By: Mitzi Szereto - editor
- Narrated by: Holly Palance, Phil Thron
- Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 53
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 48
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Story4 out of 5 stars 47
Whether in Truman Capote’s detailed murder of the Clutter family or Ted Bundy’s small-town charm, criminals have always roamed rural America and towns worldwide. Featuring murder stories, criminal case studies, and more, The Best New True Crime Stories: Small Towns contains all-new accounts from writers of true crime, crime journalism, and crime fiction. And these entries are not based on a true story - they are true stories. Edited by acclaimed author and anthologist Mitzi Szereto, the stories in this volume span the globe.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Crime in other countries is not my cup of tea.
- By Brenda on 01-03-21
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The Best New True Crime Stories
- Serial Killers
- By: Mitzi Szereto
- Narrated by: Kate Mulligan, Traber Burns
- Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 691
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 618
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Story4 out of 5 stars 618
Serial killers: Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, and Jeffrey Dahmer are often the first names that spring to mind. Many people assume serial killers are primarily an American phenomenon that came about in the latter part of the 20th century. But such assumptions are far from the truth. Serial killers have been around for a very long time and can be found in every corner of the globe - and they're not just limited to the male gender either. Some of these predators have been caught and brought to justice whereas others have never been found, let alone identified.
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3 out of 5 stars
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ok
- By NL on 01-30-20
By: Mitzi Szereto
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Murder Machine
- A True Story of Murder, Madness, and the Mafia
- By: Gene Mustain, Jerry Capeci
- Narrated by: Victor Bevine
- Length: 15 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 494
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 434
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 434
They were the DeMeo gang - the most deadly hit men in organized crime. Their Mafia higher-ups came to know, use, and ultimately fear them as the Murder Machine. They killed for profit and for pleasure, following cold-blooded plans and wild whims, from the mean streets of New York to the Florida Gold Coast, and from coast to coast. Now complete with personal revelations of one of the key players, this is the savage story that leaves no corpse unturned in its terrifying telling.
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5 out of 5 stars
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stop browsing and just get it.
- By Patrick on 04-20-21
By: Gene Mustain, and others
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Kentucky Bloodbath
- Ten Bizarre Tales of Murder From The Bluegrass State
- By: Kevin Sullivan
- Narrated by: Kevin Pierce
- Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 71
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 61
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Story4 out of 5 stars 61
Listeners who find themselves with this new work from the author of Vampire: The Richard Chase Murders, and The Bundy Murders are in for an excursion into the weird and the bizarre. From a medieval-esque murder in a small town museum to the jilted boyfriend who decided that his former girlfriend needed to die on her 21st birthday. And then there's the demented son who returns home to live with his mother and stepfather, and one night in their beautiful mansion sitting atop a high bluff overlooking the Ohio River, slaughters them. Each case will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great read
- By Wanda on 09-07-15
By: Kevin Sullivan
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No Angels
- The Short Life and Brutal Death of Brandaline Rose Duvall
- By: Steve Jackson
- Narrated by: Kevin Pierce
- Length: 8 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 102
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 86
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 87
A little before midnight on May 30, 1997, 14-year-old Brandy DuVall waited at a bus stop in the Denver area for a ride back to her grandparents' home after spending the evening at a friend’s home. She was wearing a bright-red Chicago Bulls jersey bearing the number of her favorite player Michael Jordan. It was the shirt, a favorite of the Bloods gang, that attracted the five young gang members in the car that circled the block and came back to where she stood.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent True Crime- Couldn't turn off
- By Susie Q on 09-21-20
By: Steve Jackson
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Rough Trade
- A Shocking True Story of Prostitution, Murder, and Redemption
- By: Steve Jackson
- Narrated by: Kevin Pierce
- Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 474
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 429
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 426
Early one morning in May, 1997, a young couple in the mountains of Colorado spotted a man dragging a body up a secluded trail. The man fled, leaving behind a bloody, dying woman. The investigation into the death of young street-walker Anita Paley would lead from that idyllic spot to the seamy underbelly of Denver and a world of prostitution, drug dealers, and violent criminals. And it would expose the lives of suspect Robert Riggan and Anita's friend Joanne Cordova, a former cop-turned-crack-addict and hooker.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Bob's "most favorite place in the whole world" . .
- By POLLY POIZENDEM on 10-22-16
By: Steve Jackson
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The Best New True Crime Stories: Small Towns
- By: Mitzi Szereto - editor
- Narrated by: Holly Palance, Phil Thron
- Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 53
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 48
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Story4 out of 5 stars 47
Whether in Truman Capote’s detailed murder of the Clutter family or Ted Bundy’s small-town charm, criminals have always roamed rural America and towns worldwide. Featuring murder stories, criminal case studies, and more, The Best New True Crime Stories: Small Towns contains all-new accounts from writers of true crime, crime journalism, and crime fiction. And these entries are not based on a true story - they are true stories. Edited by acclaimed author and anthologist Mitzi Szereto, the stories in this volume span the globe.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Crime in other countries is not my cup of tea.
- By Brenda on 01-03-21
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The Best New True Crime Stories
- Serial Killers
- By: Mitzi Szereto
- Narrated by: Kate Mulligan, Traber Burns
- Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 691
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 618
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Story4 out of 5 stars 618
Serial killers: Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, and Jeffrey Dahmer are often the first names that spring to mind. Many people assume serial killers are primarily an American phenomenon that came about in the latter part of the 20th century. But such assumptions are far from the truth. Serial killers have been around for a very long time and can be found in every corner of the globe - and they're not just limited to the male gender either. Some of these predators have been caught and brought to justice whereas others have never been found, let alone identified.
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3 out of 5 stars
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ok
- By NL on 01-30-20
By: Mitzi Szereto
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Murder Machine
- A True Story of Murder, Madness, and the Mafia
- By: Gene Mustain, Jerry Capeci
- Narrated by: Victor Bevine
- Length: 15 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 494
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 434
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 434
They were the DeMeo gang - the most deadly hit men in organized crime. Their Mafia higher-ups came to know, use, and ultimately fear them as the Murder Machine. They killed for profit and for pleasure, following cold-blooded plans and wild whims, from the mean streets of New York to the Florida Gold Coast, and from coast to coast. Now complete with personal revelations of one of the key players, this is the savage story that leaves no corpse unturned in its terrifying telling.
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5 out of 5 stars
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stop browsing and just get it.
- By Patrick on 04-20-21
By: Gene Mustain, and others
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My Mother, a Serial Killer
- By: Hazel Baron, Janet Fife-Yeomans
- Narrated by: Kate Hosking
- Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 34
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 27
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 27
Dulcie Bodsworth was the unlikeliest serial killer. She was loved everywhere she went, and the townsfolk of Wilcannia, which she called home in the late 1950s, thought of her as kind and caring. The officers at the local police station found Dulcie witty and charming, and looked forward to the scones and cakes she generously baked and delivered for their morning tea. That was one side of her. Only her daughter Hazel saw the real Dulcie. And what she saw terrified her.
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5 out of 5 stars
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loved it!!
- By Myrna Mungo on 06-08-19
By: Hazel Baron, and others
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The I-5 Killer
- By: Ann Rule, Andy Stack
- Narrated by: Laural Merlington
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,505
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,183
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,171
As a young man, Randall Woodfield had it all; he was a star athlete with good looks and an award-winning student. Working in the swinging West Coast bar scene, he had more than his share of women. But he wanted more than just sex. An appetite for unspeakable violent acts led him to cruise the I-5 highway through California to Washington, leaving a trail of victims along the way. As the list of the dead grew, the police mobilized to stop a twisted killer who had 44 known deaths to his name.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Ann Rule always delivers
- By Anonymous User on 10-17-19
By: Ann Rule, and others
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On the Farm
- Robert William Pickton and the Tragic Story of Vancouver's Missing Women
- By: Stevie Cameron
- Narrated by: Erin Moon
- Length: 25 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 151
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 128
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 129
Verteran investigative journalist Stevie Cameron first began following the story of missing women in 1998, when the odd newspaper piece appeared chronicling the disappearances of drug-addicted sex trade workers from Vancouver's notorious Downtown Eastside. It was not until February 2002 that pig farmer Robert William Pickton would be arrested, and 2008 before he was found guilty, on six counts of second-degree murder. These counts were appealed and in 2010, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered its conclusion.
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1 out of 5 stars
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zzzz
- By Michael on 05-16-22
By: Stevie Cameron
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Murder in Little Egypt
- By: Darcy O'Brien
- Narrated by: Perry Daniels
- Length: 13 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 227
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 199
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 196
Fusing the narrative power of an award-winning novelist and the detailed research of an experienced investigator, author Darcy O'Brien unfolds the story of Dr. John Dale Cavaness, the southern Illinois physician and surgeon charged with the murder of his son Sean in December 1984. Outraged by the arrest of the skilled medical practitioner who selflessly attended to their needs, the people of Little Egypt, as the natives call their region, rose to his defense. But during the subsequent trial, a radically different, disquieting portrait of Dr. Cavaness would emerge.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Well-Written and well-performed
- By Kelly Smith on 08-09-20
By: Darcy O'Brien
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Manson Exposed
- A Reporter's 50-Year Journey into Madness and Murder
- By: Ivor Davis
- Narrated by: Matthew Waterson
- Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 29
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 29
American-based foreign correspondent Ivor Davis delivers a gripping "I was there" eyewitness, inside story about the most notorious murder spree of the 20th century. In Manson Exposed: A Reporter's 50-Year Journey into Madness and Murder, Davis is the brutally honest guide to this true crime horror story. In this mix of personal memoir, criticism, and investigative journalism, Davis delivers a truly original take on the byzantine case that terrified and mesmerized the nation, including his new conclusion that the Beatles didn't make them do it.