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True Crime Case Histories, Volume 1: 8 Disturbing True Crime Stories
Eight True Crime Stories of Murder & Mayhem First Book of the True Crime Case Histories Series (2019) A quick word of warning. The true crime short stories within this book are unimaginably gruesome. Most news stories, television crime shows and true crime documentaries tend to leave out the most horrible details about murder cases simply because they are too extreme for the general public.
I have done my best to include full details of these stories no matter how sickening they may be. In these true crime stories you'll find that truth really is stranger and vastly more disturbing than fiction.
In my first book as a true crime author I've started with a few of the stories that have haunted me for some time. Some of these stories are unbelievable in their brutality while others are astounding in the stupidity of the killers.
You'll find a story of a religious evangelical christian who would rather strangle his wife and two young boys than lose his prominent job with the church.
Then there's the story of a man that fills his wife's orifices with grease so she will flammable from the inside.
There's the story of the small-town doctor that goes through the unbelievable lengths of performing surgery on himself to avoid going to jail for raping his patients.
Plus there's more stories of Serial Killers terrorizing cities and crime scenes that bring investigators and seasoned police to tears.
This collection of stories are from all around the globe and have no common thread between them other than that they are both thought provoking and disturbing.
The stories included in this anthology are dark and creepy and will leave you with a new understanding of just how fragile the human mind can be.
The stories include: Fred Grabbe, James Patterson Smith, Dr. John Schneeberger, Chris Coleman, Michelle Bica, Mary Bell, Graham Dwyer, Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris (The Toolbox Killers).
I have done my best to include full details of these stories no matter how sickening they may be. In these true crime stories you'll find that truth really is stranger and vastly more disturbing than fiction.
In my first book as a true crime author I've started with a few of the stories that have haunted me for some time. Some of these stories are unbelievable in their brutality while others are astounding in the stupidity of the killers.
You'll find a story of a religious evangelical christian who would rather strangle his wife and two young boys than lose his prominent job with the church.
Then there's the story of a man that fills his wife's orifices with grease so she will flammable from the inside.
There's the story of the small-town doctor that goes through the unbelievable lengths of performing surgery on himself to avoid going to jail for raping his patients.
Plus there's more stories of Serial Killers terrorizing cities and crime scenes that bring investigators and seasoned police to tears.
This collection of stories are from all around the globe and have no common thread between them other than that they are both thought provoking and disturbing.
The stories included in this anthology are dark and creepy and will leave you with a new understanding of just how fragile the human mind can be.
The stories include: Fred Grabbe, James Patterson Smith, Dr. John Schneeberger, Chris Coleman, Michelle Bica, Mary Bell, Graham Dwyer, Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris (The Toolbox Killers).
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First published June 11, 2019
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Jason Neal is a Best-Selling American True Crime Author living in Hawaii with his wife, who is also an author writing Women's Fiction as G.T. London. Jason started his writing career in 1989 as a music industry publisher and wrote his first true crime collection in 2019.
As a boy growing up in the 80s just south of Seattle, Jason became fascinated with true crime stories after hearing the news of the Green River Killer so close to his home. Over the coming years, he would read everything he could get his hands on about true crime and serial killers.
As he approached 50, Jason began to assemble stories of the crimes that have fascinated him most throughout his life. He’s especially fascinated by cases solved by sheer luck, amazing police work, and groundbreaking technology like early DNA cases and, more recently, reverse genealogy.
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Jason Neal is a Best-Selling American True Crime Author living in Hawaii with his wife, who is also an author writing Women's Fiction as G.T. London. Jason started his writing career in 1989 as a music industry publisher and wrote his first true crime collection in 2019.
As a boy growing up in the 80s just south of Seattle, Jason became fascinated with true crime stories after hearing the news of the Green River Killer so close to his home. Over the coming years, he would read everything he could get his hands on about true crime and serial killers.
As he approached 50, Jason began to assemble stories of the crimes that have fascinated him most throughout his life. He’s especially fascinated by cases solved by sheer luck, amazing police work, and groundbreaking technology like early DNA cases and, more recently, reverse genealogy.
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August 17, 2025
Ziemlich schauerliche Verbrechen, die hier nacherzählt werden. Es scheint fast, als habe sich der Autor wirklich die schlimmsten Kriminalfälle herausgesucht. Nichts für schwache Nerven.
August 27, 2019
Good information, poor presentation
The crimes covered in this volume are truly disturbing, shocking and horrific. Some are covered more thoroughly than others, but the reader can Google any case for which more information is sought.
The writing was quite unprofessional with incomplete sentences and inconsistent usage of verb tenses. Everything in the book has already happened, so there is no need to use present tense.
I would like to see more books in this series, but hopefully in better shape before publishing.
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The crimes covered in this volume are truly disturbing, shocking and horrific. Some are covered more thoroughly than others, but the reader can Google any case for which more information is sought.
The writing was quite unprofessional with incomplete sentences and inconsistent usage of verb tenses. Everything in the book has already happened, so there is no need to use present tense.
I would like to see more books in this series, but hopefully in better shape before publishing.
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January 15, 2021
Short but interesting
September 13, 2020
Reality!
I love a good true crime book! This one has GOOD, crazy stories! Even better... there are several different types of true crime in this book!!!
I love a good true crime book! This one has GOOD, crazy stories! Even better... there are several different types of true crime in this book!!!
June 16, 2020
Another example of why Jason Neil is so freaking awesome!
Leave it to Jason Neil to find stories that I’ve never heard of and the ones I did hear of, they work told the way Jason tells them. He holds no punches and doesn’t keep details to himself because he thinks his readers are too soft to hear the gritty detail. That is why Jason Neil is my new favorite true crime rider.
From the youngest serial killer in Britain who happens to be a 10-year-old girl, to the head of security for a well liked a van Jellicle preacher who was so into loving God he thought sending his family there was a great idea or maybe it was because of his girlfriend? To the pregnant woman who wasn’t pregnant and had to take another woman’s baby, unfortunately the other woman didn’t live to tell the tale. The stores are so good and I mean no disrespect to the victims when I say that. What I mean is it was just amazed you the things people will do to try and get their way. Talk about selfish people. You must read this book if you are a true crime fan you need to get on the Jason Neil bandwagon and have his books in your library you will not regret getting them. He is the only true crime author that I can think of that goes the extra mile to get not so heard of stories. The only one I can think of that did that is AN rule, may she rest in peace. So Jason Neil is right on time.
Leave it to Jason Neil to find stories that I’ve never heard of and the ones I did hear of, they work told the way Jason tells them. He holds no punches and doesn’t keep details to himself because he thinks his readers are too soft to hear the gritty detail. That is why Jason Neil is my new favorite true crime rider.
From the youngest serial killer in Britain who happens to be a 10-year-old girl, to the head of security for a well liked a van Jellicle preacher who was so into loving God he thought sending his family there was a great idea or maybe it was because of his girlfriend? To the pregnant woman who wasn’t pregnant and had to take another woman’s baby, unfortunately the other woman didn’t live to tell the tale. The stores are so good and I mean no disrespect to the victims when I say that. What I mean is it was just amazed you the things people will do to try and get their way. Talk about selfish people. You must read this book if you are a true crime fan you need to get on the Jason Neil bandwagon and have his books in your library you will not regret getting them. He is the only true crime author that I can think of that goes the extra mile to get not so heard of stories. The only one I can think of that did that is AN rule, may she rest in peace. So Jason Neil is right on time.
February 16, 2024
A short and sharp collection of eight true crime stories. Ideal for those who want the bare facts without the graphic details. I found there were a couple of stories I wasn't familiar with, so it was interesting to find out about those that I could then look into in further detail.
I'm working my way through this collection and hope to find some other cases new to me.
I'm working my way through this collection and hope to find some other cases new to me.
March 11, 2023
A quick overview of true crime cases, very well done.
July 17, 2022
Great book. Made me aware of cases I have not heard or read about previously.
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January 12, 2021
Great quick read
Very informative and interesting. Made me think about the justice system and how it seems to make no sense. I recommend.
Very informative and interesting. Made me think about the justice system and how it seems to make no sense. I recommend.
September 3, 2024
Just okay. I could tell he was just getting a feel for the writing style he would later develop.
February 19, 2020
Yikes -- there is a little girl in here named Mary who is just truly terrifying!
This is a collection of eight true crime cases. Each case is briefly discussed, although enough details are given to give you a sense of the crime (in case you want to do future research). It makes for a breezy, if not disturbing, read.
This is a collection of eight true crime cases. Each case is briefly discussed, although enough details are given to give you a sense of the crime (in case you want to do future research). It makes for a breezy, if not disturbing, read.
November 12, 2020
4.5/5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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🐾🐶📖 Little story before I give my review! I was reading this while walking home from school and I walk through a kinda ally way sorta thing but it's very open still. Anyways, as I was walking, the story (from this book) I was reading got to the actually killing and what this particular killer did to the body and suddenly a dog began barking at me and I SCREAMED. Aloud.. and like 5 people turned their heads to look at me as if I was insane or being murdered myself. 😵🤭
Hope that made ya giggle.😂 Anyways my review ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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This book was very interesting to say the least. It was quick to get through even though I spaced it out to read when I didnt have a physical book with me.
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I gave it 4.5 stars because although it was VERY good and had all the elements that it should have being a collection of true crime stories, I wouldn't read it again so it lost that 0.5 star.
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This book is a collection of eight crime stories that have happened in real life, such as the story of Mary Bell, which I knew about prior to reading this book. It was chilling and a bit disgusting at times. It made me tear up. I highly recommend this if you like crime tv shows and movies. It let's you dive into the crime details and tells you the sentence that the criminal(s) were given. Overall an amazing and interesting read.
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🐾🐶📖 Little story before I give my review! I was reading this while walking home from school and I walk through a kinda ally way sorta thing but it's very open still. Anyways, as I was walking, the story (from this book) I was reading got to the actually killing and what this particular killer did to the body and suddenly a dog began barking at me and I SCREAMED. Aloud.. and like 5 people turned their heads to look at me as if I was insane or being murdered myself. 😵🤭
Hope that made ya giggle.😂 Anyways my review ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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This book was very interesting to say the least. It was quick to get through even though I spaced it out to read when I didnt have a physical book with me.
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I gave it 4.5 stars because although it was VERY good and had all the elements that it should have being a collection of true crime stories, I wouldn't read it again so it lost that 0.5 star.
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This book is a collection of eight crime stories that have happened in real life, such as the story of Mary Bell, which I knew about prior to reading this book. It was chilling and a bit disgusting at times. It made me tear up. I highly recommend this if you like crime tv shows and movies. It let's you dive into the crime details and tells you the sentence that the criminal(s) were given. Overall an amazing and interesting read.
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December 11, 2020
10/10 I love this.. I loved it I loved it lol not in a creepy way of course - it's set out in nice small sections to read cuts to the chase and doesn't overly describe peoples past, sticks to the crimes, the pertinent information, spectacular
February 8, 2020
Interesting book!
This book was fascinating. It detailed the crimes of serial killers as well as other killers. The reasons for the crimes were as varied as greed and sex. I found a few typographical errors in the book. I highly recommend it to other true crime readers.
This book was fascinating. It detailed the crimes of serial killers as well as other killers. The reasons for the crimes were as varied as greed and sex. I found a few typographical errors in the book. I highly recommend it to other true crime readers.
September 21, 2019
3.5 Stars
These stories were quite interesting. I've read many true crime stories over the years and these are not ones commonly found. Several I had never read before or in the detail given.
These are not sophisticated essays. They are an easy to read and understand set of true crime stories. If you want more on these stories you can easily do more research on your own. But what Mr. Neal has provided are very compelling and disturbing readings.
I plan to read Jason Neal's Second book soon.
These stories were quite interesting. I've read many true crime stories over the years and these are not ones commonly found. Several I had never read before or in the detail given.
These are not sophisticated essays. They are an easy to read and understand set of true crime stories. If you want more on these stories you can easily do more research on your own. But what Mr. Neal has provided are very compelling and disturbing readings.
I plan to read Jason Neal's Second book soon.
November 18, 2020
NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART
This book is a crash course on true crime cases, definitely not for the faint of heart. There's a lot of detail here, and I sometimes felt like I was on overload because the stories were so short, so reading one after the other after the other could sometimes give you a lot of gory details. Not to be read before bed, that's for sure.
This book is a crash course on true crime cases, definitely not for the faint of heart. There's a lot of detail here, and I sometimes felt like I was on overload because the stories were so short, so reading one after the other after the other could sometimes give you a lot of gory details. Not to be read before bed, that's for sure.
December 1, 2019
I love true crime stories. However, sometimes they are too long and drawn out. Jason writes more like the "Cliff Notes" versions of these stories and before you know, the books are done. Very easy and quick to read, stories that I've heard of. LOVED it~!
December 19, 2019
Great details
Very interesting enticed me to read more best details even though many others might not like. Sad that these things did happen some people are truly disturbed.maybe understanding could help prevent. Loved reading the book will continue the series.
Very interesting enticed me to read more best details even though many others might not like. Sad that these things did happen some people are truly disturbed.maybe understanding could help prevent. Loved reading the book will continue the series.
January 7, 2020
This is a good read. Interesting and informative. However, some of the cases I found very disturbing and found it difficult to continue reading. But, it’s the truth and you will read details and facts of the case that the media wouldn’t dare reveal.
April 3, 2020
Book.5
I don’t dislike anything about this book. I thought it was in perfect detail although the chapters made me cringe just hearing the details of what happened to the victims. Keep them coming though. I need to read book 3 now.
I don’t dislike anything about this book. I thought it was in perfect detail although the chapters made me cringe just hearing the details of what happened to the victims. Keep them coming though. I need to read book 3 now.
June 27, 2020
I enjoyed this book
Very well written, and interesting cases. There are a couple of cases I had read before, but the author delved a bit more into the murderers past thus allowing the reader to learn more about the cases, as well as, the killer.
Very well written, and interesting cases. There are a couple of cases I had read before, but the author delved a bit more into the murderers past thus allowing the reader to learn more about the cases, as well as, the killer.
September 3, 2020
Good mixture of cases, some well known some not so well known. If you like ?True crime drama then you will enjoy this. i found it easy to read and none of the problems others seemed to see, and Im quite fussy! Interesting stories some stranger than fiction. Will definitely read more by this writer.
October 29, 2020
Volume 1
I usually prefer books with more pages and one subject. More in Novel form. However I found this collection to be well written. It held my interest. The author presented the stories with the most important aspects of the crimes. Good reading!
I usually prefer books with more pages and one subject. More in Novel form. However I found this collection to be well written. It held my interest. The author presented the stories with the most important aspects of the crimes. Good reading!
July 7, 2019
Great read, loved reading this book, looking forward to reading volume 2
December 30, 2019
Interesting
This is a very interesting and very well written book. The author did an excellent job. I recommend this book.
This is a very interesting and very well written book. The author did an excellent job. I recommend this book.
January 25, 2020
*****
Really interesting read, detailed and everything flowed easy. And kept me interested. Can’t wait to read the next one. Five stars.
Really interesting read, detailed and everything flowed easy. And kept me interested. Can’t wait to read the next one. Five stars.
March 27, 2020
Interesting read
I enjoy true crime and the stories were detailed yet short. I would definitely recommend your books to others that read them.
I enjoy true crime and the stories were detailed yet short. I would definitely recommend your books to others that read them.
April 1, 2020
Good but short
Decent evening read, thought that some of the stories could be expanded. But good read one the less. 2 words
Decent evening read, thought that some of the stories could be expanded. But good read one the less. 2 words
May 15, 2020
Quick read
Interesting stories of societies misfits. Easy to read. Great book for travel as the stories are very short but quite interesting.
Interesting stories of societies misfits. Easy to read. Great book for travel as the stories are very short but quite interesting.
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