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Behind closed doors on Cromwell Street, horror had a house number. In Murder Tales: Fred & Rose, acclaimed crime historian H. N. Lloyd strips away the veneer of normality to expose the monstrous partnership of Fred and Rose West. From their abusive childhoods to the gruesome secrets buried beneath their Gloucester home, Lloyd combines meticulous research with sharp psychological insight to chart how this couple lured, tortured and killed at least twelve people. Along the way, he examines the societal blind spots and systematic failings that allowed their crimes to continue unchecked. Part ...

Ted Bundy’s charm masked a monstrous truth. In this dedicated volume of Murder Tales, true-crime historian H. N. Lloyd traces the killer’s journey from a turbulent childhood through his rise as a promising political aide and into the labyrinth of lies and violence that made him one of the most infamous murderers in history. Each chapter combines meticulous research with a storyteller’s touch, giving voice to the victims, dissecting the police missteps, and uncovering how Bundy evaded justice for so long. Lloyd also confronts the haunting question: Did Bundy take more than 100 lives? ...

Cold cases captivate because they refuse to be forgotten. In Murder Tales: Unsolved Volume 2, true‑crime author H.N.Lloyd revisits some of the most mystifying murders in history and challenges our very notion of what it means for a case to be “solved.” You’ll examine the gruesome Black Dahlia killing that still haunts Hollywood, the sinister “Jack the Stripper” murders that revealed a world of high‑society vice and police corruption, and the infamous Boston Strangler—was Albert DeSalvo really guilty? Lloyd also takes you inside “Amerithrax,” the unprecedented anthrax ...

Algunos de nosotros parecen haber dejado la resurrección en un lugar muy lejano -quizás para algunos, inexistente- en nuestra predicación. Cuando esto es así, no está en armonía con la proclamación bíblica del Evangelio. Les insto a que se sienten con su Biblia y lean detenidamente y en oración el libro de los Hechos. Allí encontramos una predicación genuina y llena del Espíritu Santo de las buenas nuevas de Jesucristo.

Few crimes provoke more horror than the killing of a child. In Murder Tales: The Child Killers, true‑crime historian H.N.Lloyd confronts the darkest chapters of criminal history, examining ten cases where innocence met unspeakable cruelty. You’ll meet Albert Fish, the cannibalistic predator who tormented grieving parents with obscene letters and confessed to acts so vile his own lawyer suppressed his writings. Delve into the controversial case of Alice Crimmins, a mother vilified amid a biased investigation and an unsafe conviction that still stirs debate. Walk the windswept moors with ...

A love of money can kill. In this gripping anthology of true crime, H. N. Lloyd explores how greed has warped hearts and led to murder over two centuries and across two continents. You’ll encounter gold-digging spouses who traded vows for dollar signs, crooked bankers who siphoned fortunes, and charismatic men of the cloth whose sermons hid sinister intentions. Each story plunges you into scams, manipulations and betrayals where cash mattered more than life itself. With Lloyd’s trademark blend of meticulous research and dramatic storytelling, this volume delivers twists, shocking ...

Innocence lost to darkness – again. In Murder Tales: The Child Killers, Volume II, true-crime author H. N. Lloyd delves into eighteen harrowing cases where children became the victims of unimaginable evil. This follow-up to the best-selling Volume I examines forgotten classics and complex investigations alike. You’ll revisit the Christine Butcher case in Royal Windsor, a mysterious death that entangled world champion boxer Sugar Ray Robinson and infamous serial killer John Reginald Christie. You’ll unravel the disappearance of the Grimes sisters, which triggered bizarre sightings, a ...

For centuries, the noose was Britain’s answer to murder – but what if the wrong neck was often in the rope? In Murder Tales: The Hangman’s Tales, true-crime historian H. N. Lloyd strips away the spectacle of the public hanging to reveal eight unsettling cases where execution spurred decades-long campaigns for justice. He exposes how the gentle Derek Bentley was condemned for a killing committed while he was already in police custody, and how Ruth Ellis, Britain’s last hanged woman, was manipulated by a lover whose role remained in the shadows. You’ll revisit the notorious A6 ...

Stories of ritual and supernatural belief have always fascinated—and terrified us. In Murder Tales: Occult Murders, true‑crime historian H.N.Lloyd explores real cases where whispers of witchcraft, Satanism and the paranormal intertwine with brutal killings. Investigate the enduring mystery of “Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?”, where a hidden skeleton sparked rumours of witches, wartime espionage and betrayal. Uncover the facts behind the Amityville murders that inspired books and films, separating truth from haunted‑house legend. Follow the unsettling case of a social worker slain ...

The most wonderful time of the year just got a chilling twist. Between 2012 and 2015, true‑crime author H.N.Lloyd treated Murder Tales fans to annual Christmas Companions—short ebooks recounting murders committed during the festive season. Now, for the first time, all twenty‑three of those stories are gathered in one volume and brought back to life. Each case has been fully revised, re‑edited and updated to draw out every macabre detail, and this collection features brand‑new material that never appeared in the original editions. From snow‑covered villages hiding deadly secrets ...

The gunshots that ended John F. Kennedy’s life in 1963 reverberate to this day. In Murder Tales: The JFK Conspiracies, true‑crime historian H.N.Lloyd invites you on a gripping journey through that fateful day in Dallas and the tangled investigations that followed. Lloyd dissects the official accounts, exposing inconsistencies and gaps in the evidence, and paints vivid portraits of the people whose lives were cut short or forever altered. Along the way, he explores the enduring conspiracies that have captivated generations and asks the most unsettling question of all: what really ...

How far can a mother’s influence twist a mind? In Murder Tales: The Mummy’s Boys, true-crime historian H. N. Lloyd investigates killers whose perverse crimes were fuelled by warped family bonds and dark sexual impulses. This volume delves into some of the most infamous cases on record. You’ll discover how John Reginald Halliday Christie framed his neighbour for murder, watched him hang, and was later unmasked as one of Britain’s worst post-war serial killers. You’ll meet Ed Gein, the backwoods recluse whose grisly deeds inspired the cinematic nightmares of Norman Bates, ...

We’ve all heard the saying “they got away with murder.” But what happens when it's true? In Murder Tales: They Got Away With Murder, true-crime historian H. N. Lloyd revisits seven chilling cases where killers initially slipped through the net – only for the evidence, and sometimes their own confessions, to reveal the truth later on. Meet Maundy Gregory, the shadowy fixer whose political influence turned deadly when his power was threatened. Follow Tony Mancini, the Brighton trunk-murder suspect who walked free and later stunned the world with a brazen confession. Explore the ...

Love and marriage can end in bloodshed. In Murder Tales: Till Death Do Us Part, true-crime author H. N. Lloyd investigates fifteen harrowing cases where spouses became killers. You’ll meet the “Black Widows of Liverpool,” two elderly sisters accused of poisoning relatives and neighbours – were they lone operators or part of a large murder ring? Discover how a London firewatcher’s victim was warned by a medium days before her death. Follow the disturbing rise and fall of Paul Snider, the sleazy hustler who married one of the world’s most desired women, only to commit a gruesome ...

They wined, dined and charmed their prey — then killed without remorse. In Murder Tales: The Bounders, true‑crime raconteur H.N.Lloyd delves into ten real cases where polished manners hid predatory hearts. Meet George Joseph Smith, the “brides in the bath” murderer who drowned three wives on their wedding nights; Neville Heath, a decorated RAF officer whose appetite for sadism shocked post‑war Britain; and John George Haigh, the acid‑bath killer whose suave exterior masked a vampire‑like greed. Revisit the enduring mystery of Lord Lucan, the aristocrat who vanished after the ...

Baffling crimes, haunting clues and killers who disappear into the shadows… Murder Tales: Unsolved showcases true crime historian H.N.Lloyd’s knack for turning cold cases into gripping stories. Inside, he examines fifteen murder mysteries that still confound detectives. From Jack the Ripper’s fog shrouded streets to little Nellie Clarke’s chilling plea — “Help! Father Christmas is after me!” — these cases span continents and decades, yet none have been solved. You’ll revisit the cryptic death of Julia Wallace, which Raymond Chandler called the greatest puzzle in criminal ...

When the spotlight fades, danger sometimes waits in the wings. In Murder Tales: Fatal Fame, true-crime author H. N. Lloyd profiles five chilling cases where fame became a fatal curse. You’ll encounter a West End rivalry that turned deadly on the steps of London’s Adelphi Theatre, revisit the night John Lennon was gunned down outside his New York home, and explore other shocking crimes where obsession, jealousy or madness ended in bloodshed. With Lloyd’s signature blend of meticulous research and gripping storytelling, these accounts pull back the curtain on the dark side of stardom. ...

An undeciphered code on a dead man. A teenage girl's murder sealed away for a hundred years. A crime that ties together Hollywood, the CIA and royalty. In Murder Tales: Stranger Than Fiction, true-crime author H. N. Lloyd delves into some of the most bewildering killings ever recorded – cases so strange you’d swear they were made up. This collection features eleven haunting stories where reality outstrips imagination. You’ll revisit the unsolved murder of Elsie Frost on a lonely canal towpath and consider whether a cover-up has concealed the truth for half a century. You’ll explore ...

Some killers choose their victims because they’re women. In Murder Tales: Murdered Because She Was a Woman, acclaimed crime historian H. N. Lloyd confronts sexually motivated murders with unflinching detail and empathy. Through meticulous research and storytelling, Lloyd re-examines cases ranging from the predatory rampage of Rodney Alcala to the sinister crimes of Khalil Wheeler-Weaver, and the still-haunting mysteries of “The Beauty in the Bath,” “The Beauty in the Bikini”, and the Teddington Towpath murders. Each chapter explores not just the gruesome facts, but also the social...

Sometimes love doesn’t heal — it kills. In Murder Tales: My Bloody Valentine, true‑crime historian H.N.Lloyd delves into twelve real cases where passion spiralled into betrayal, obsession and murder. An indulgent judge lets a killer walk free despite damning evidence; a 1920s love triangle grips Britain as the nation debates whether Edith Thompson was an innocent wife or a master manipulator. A traumatised war hero’s jealousy erupts into bloodshed; a suburban affair ends with an unusual poisoning that reveals just how kinky life behind neatly curtained windows can be. You’ll also ...