Dean Corll was far from your average next-door neighbor. Known as “The Candy Man” due to his family’s candy business, Corll’s charming demeanor masked a chilling darkness. His story is a haunting example of how appearances can be deceiving. This section takes a hard look at what drove him into the depths of horror and…
Jack Olsen’s book ‘The Man with the Candy’ is a punchy and haunting deep-dive into one of America’s most chilling true crime stories. This isn’t just a tale to send shivers down your spine – it’s a look into the shockingly overlooked tragedies of the past. At its core, this book takes you through the…
Clifford L. Linedecker’s ‘The Man Who Killed Boys’ paints a fascinating yet terrifying snapshot of John Wayne Gacy, Jr., one of history’s most notorious serial killers. Written while the shock of Gacy’s crimes was still fresh, this book offers readers a front-row seat to the chilling events and remarkable story of the ‘Killer Clown.’ Gacy…
This book review takes a fresh angle, a “reverse crime story,” focusing on the lives of the young men victimized by John Wayne Gacy. Nelson’s approach flips the usual script, forcing us to confront the weight of their lost potential rather than the sensationalism that so often swallows such stories. The spotlight usually shines on…
John Wayne Gacy is one name that’s etched in infamy, not just for his gruesome crimes, but for the stark contrast between his public facade and his horrifying actions. Imagine growing up around someone who seemed like the model citizen: involved in community activities, someone you’d trust to make balloon animals at your kid’s birthday…
The story of Gordon Stewart Northcott isn’t just chilling; it’s one of those true-crime tales that lingers in the back of your mind, gnawing at your belief in human decency. It’s a deep dive into a world where family ties and horrific wrongdoings are tangled up in a disturbing dance of denial and complicity. Gordon’s…
Sanford Clark’s journey is a gripping saga of survival against all odds. From a frightened 13-year-old prisoner on a chicken ranch turned horrific crime scene to a steadfast soldier and loving patriarch, Clark’s story, as captured by Anthony Flacco, is nothing short of astounding. ‘The Road Out of Hell’ takes readers on a deep dive…
Atlanta in the late 70s and early 80s was shaken by a series of disappearances and murders that left a permanent scar on the city. Known as the Atlanta Child Murders, this true crime story is as harrowing as it is complicated. Jeffrey Patterson dives into the depths of this mystery, offering a detailed look…
Atlanta in the late 70s and early 80s was a place of unsettling turbulence. The city was on edge as a series of horrific crimes unfolded, known today as the Atlanta Child Murders. These weren’t just headlines or statistics; these were young lives lost under mysterious and gruesome circumstances. It was a dark period, casting…
From the summer of 1979 to the spring of 1981, Atlanta was a city under siege, living in fear of a serial killer. It wasn’t just the idea of murders happening—what really gripped the city was that the victims were mostly young black children. This wasn’t just a crime problem. It felt personal, like the…
