Jingle Jangle The Perfect Crime Turned Inside Out

by Jim Rix

JOIN AUTHOR Jim Rix on his TRUE CRIME ADVENTURE thru the CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM After learning that his cousin Ray Krone was on Arizona s Death Row, he began looking into The Snaggletooth Murder and was soon convinced that Ray was innocent. His book details his 10-year quest to free Ray, showing how the person he believes responsible got away with murder (the book s subtitle is The Perfect Crime Turned Inside Out ). Rix s account is an eye-opener about how little justice there actually is in the criminal justice system, where the police overlook suspects, prosecutors try to win at all costs, junk science is allowed, and expert hired guns sway juries. Rix s penetrating survey of criminal justice reveals crucial remedies for fixing the system. This is a MUST-READ for anyone interested in true crime, criminal law, and justice. And CONGRATULATIONS TO JIM RIX, who successfully helped Ray Krone become the 100th inmate of Death Row exonerated by DNA testing!

480 pages, Hardcover

First published July 7, 2007

Reviews

[Rob Cox]

Jingle Jangle: The Perfect Crime Turned Inside Out is a gripping and deeply informative account of one man’s relentless pursuit of justice within a flawed criminal justice system. Jim Rix chronicles his investigation into the Snaggletooth murder case, following his cousin Ray Krone’s path on Death Row and his eventual exoneration through DNA testing.

The book is compelling not just as a true crime narrative but as a detailed examination of systemic failures. Rix exposes police oversights, prosecutorial overreach, reliance on junk science, and the ways expert testimony can manipulate juries. His account is both personal and instructive, showing the emotional and procedural stakes involved in fighting wrongful convictions.

For readers interested in true crime, legal reform, or the human stories behind the headlines, Jingle Jangle offers a combination of suspense, insight, and hope. Rix’s success in helping Ray Krone become the 100th DNA-exonerated death row inmate adds a remarkable and inspiring dimension to the story.

[Peary Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author is very thorough in all aspects of this corrupted Arizona case. Twice convicted of murder and kidnapping by a single bite in spite of ample evidence to the contrary, Rix is convinced of Krone's innocence. It is a peculiar tale which takes an anti Mormon stance causing author criticism; however, Mormon influence on fabrication is likely and the truth speaks for itself. A remarkable story for first time writer Jim Rix. A close up view of Arizona and its corrupted courts.

[Hex · Rating 3 out of 5]

I bought this book as a source for an end-of-term project on bite-mark-analysis, and it's pros-and-cons. When I started the project, I thought bite-mark analysis was more like they showed on CSI, but I found that wasn't accurate.

Jingle Jamgle is the story of Jim Rix, who discovers that he has a cousin on Death Row, who the family swears is innocent, and he wants to know whether it's true or not. It chronicles his meeting with Ray Krone, who was dubbed the 'Snaggletooth Killer,' and put on Death Row for the murder of Kim Ancona, largely based on bite-mark evidence.
The book goes through a second trial, and then, even later, the clearing of Ray Krone via DNA evidence.

An interesting read for those interested in teeth, bite-mark analysis, or true crime. Different because it's not from the perspective of the person who did it, or someone who researched it, but a person who was actively involved in getting someone cleared after years in jail.