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Killers in the Family: Inside a Real Family of Criminals Bound by Blood
Everyone in the neighborhood thought the Reese family was no good, but it would be twenty-six years before they really learned how bad they were…
In July 2008, there were a rash of murders in Indianapolis, three of which occurred during robberies committed by Brian Reese. It turned out he learned his life of crime at his father, Paul Sr., who served as his lookout man, had been in and out of prison numerous times, and his mother, Barbara—who was Brian’s getaway driver the day of his arrest (right after he shot a police officer)—had once been convicted of embezzlement. The four Reese brothers had been in and out of prison with more than three dozen convictions among them.
It was no wonder parents warned their children to stay away from the Reeses. But soon they would learn that the family’s secrets were darker than they ever imagined…
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In July 2008, there were a rash of murders in Indianapolis, three of which occurred during robberies committed by Brian Reese. It turned out he learned his life of crime at his father, Paul Sr., who served as his lookout man, had been in and out of prison numerous times, and his mother, Barbara—who was Brian’s getaway driver the day of his arrest (right after he shot a police officer)—had once been convicted of embezzlement. The four Reese brothers had been in and out of prison with more than three dozen convictions among them.
It was no wonder parents warned their children to stay away from the Reeses. But soon they would learn that the family’s secrets were darker than they ever imagined…
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- GenresNonfictionTrue Crime
320 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2014
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Robert L. Snow
26 books16 followersRobert L. Snow served for 38 years at the Indianapolis Police Department, retiring in 2007 with the rank of captain. While at the police department, he served in such capacities as Department Executive Officer, Captain of Detectives, and Commander of the Homicide Branch. Snow has also been a publishing writer for over 30 years. He has had over 100 articles and short stories published in such magazines as PLAYBOY, READER'S DIGEST, THE WRITER, THE NATIONAL ENQUIRER, THE SAINT DETECTIVE MAGAZINE, and others. Snow is also the author of 18 books, including SLAUGHTER ON NORTH LASALLE, SWAT TEAMS, and LOOKING FOR CARROLL BECKWITH.
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October 26, 2014
An interesting book that provides insight into how modern technology has assisted police in resolving cold cases, especially those where it was known who the perpetrators were but were unable to convict due to shaky evidence.
The chapter dealing with studies surrounding familial ties to criminal behaviour was also an insightful read and well researched.
The main point of this book is to highlight a particular case and a certain family, and the information is easy to follow, not to gruesome for those who might be squeamish, and intelligent as well as sensitive to the topic at hand.
The chapter dealing with studies surrounding familial ties to criminal behaviour was also an insightful read and well researched.
The main point of this book is to highlight a particular case and a certain family, and the information is easy to follow, not to gruesome for those who might be squeamish, and intelligent as well as sensitive to the topic at hand.
January 12, 2019
Interesting story that I might have rated higher had several portions not been so repetitious. Some similar sentences were repeated in adjoining paragraphs. I appreciate the amount of detail the author put in the book, though.
December 1, 2025
this book seems to be very thorough but so repetitive that it took me a really long time to get through it.
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