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…
Mark Seltzer’s ‘Serial Killers: 1st Edition’ isn’t just your average book on crime; it digs into the cultural psyche and sets the stage for what he labels ‘America’s wound culture.’ This idea flips the script on how we view our societal obsessions with trauma and violence. It’s not just about fascination with criminals—it’s more about…
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…
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…
‘Children of the Snow’ takes a look at one of the most haunting cases in American crime history. The Oakland County Child Killer case, which shook the suburbs of Detroit 40 years ago, is at the heart of this gripping documentary. Back then, the idea of kids being kidnapped from their neighborhoods was unthinkable. The…
The Franklin scandal remains one of the most haunting and controversial stories in America’s history. ‘The Franklin Cover-up’ by John DeCamp isn’t just a book; it’s a chilling exposé that unravels a complex web of corruption and cover-ups stretching across Nebraska’s corridors of power. John DeCamp, the author, wasn’t just some outsider looking in. As…
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…
Phillip Ronald Paske‘s story starts out pretty grim. Born on June 11, 1953, he’s infamous for his criminal record in Chicago, Illinois. With a “bad complexion” and a fiery temper, Paske stood out early, frequently cross-dressing, which only added to his notoriety in the 1970s. Run-ins with the law were almost a routine for him….
Back in the early 1980s, Chicago was a city with a lot going on, not all of it good. There was this blend of gritty streets, bustling culture, and unfortunately, a crime wave that had everyone on edge. The police were neck-deep dealing with the chaos; it was a pressure cooker for residents and law…
To understand the twisted tale of Dean Corll, it’s crucial to look at his early life and the environment that shaped him. Born on December 24, 1939, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dean was the first of Mary Robinson and Arnold Edwin Corll’s two children. His parents had a rocky relationship, which ended in divorce in…
