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True Crime Case Histories - Volume 13: 12 Disturbing True Crime Stories of Murder, Deception, and Mayhem
12 Disturbing True Crime Stories of Murder and Mayhem
Volume 13 of the True Crime Case Histories Series
*** This series can be read in any order ***
Not everyone has the stomach for the dark details of True Crime. But some of us feel an irresistible pull to these stories - whether it’s a burning drive to see justice served, a need to comprehend the depraved criminal mind, or simple curiosity about how detectives cracked the case.
True Crime Case Histories Volume 13 brings to light twelve new stories spanning the past fifty years, exposing the dark realities of human behavior.
A sampling of the stories The Beauty Queen - When a vivacious young nurse is found viciously murdered and discarded in a cow pasture, veteran detectives pursue every lead to identify her sadistic killers before they strike again.
Folly Beach - When teenage girls walking the windswept sands of a sleepy beach town begin to disappear without a trace, the quest to uncover a relentless predator reveals a fetish-fueled monster terrorizing the shores.
The River Brent Killer - When a fourteen-year-old girl vanishes along a quiet canal in suburban London, a desperate search uncovers a convicted killer hiding in plain sight.
The Creepy Uncle - When a schoolgirl vanishes after being seen arguing with her obsessive uncle, a hidden duffel bag and suspicious text messages help detectives unravel the chilling truth behind her disappearance.
The Leaf Killer - After a single mother, her friend, and her two young children disappear from her home, police uncover an eccentric suspect with a strange obsession with leaves.
The Hitchhiker Slayer - When three female college students vanish after hitchhiking in a California beach town, a search for answers leads police to a disturbed young man with a twisted fetish.
Plus, several more disturbing true crime stories. I’ve also included a special, downloadable thirteenth chapter at the end.
These stories expose human depravity at its absolute worst—pure evil. We may never really understand what goes on inside the mind of a killer, but at least by studying the case histories and knowing their backstory, we might gain insight into what makes them tick. With any luck, we can learn from the past.
Readers love the True Crime Case Histories "Kept me up way too late. I couldn't put down this gripping true crime thriller. Can't wait for the next one."
"Amazing true crime profiles. Brilliant. I'd give it 10 stars if I could!"
"The intricacies of each tale are masterfully woven into a narrative that kept me hooked."
"From the very first word, I was drawn into the chilling world of these true crime stories. These unputdownable stories held me until the wonderful and satisfying conclusion, compelling me to finish it all in one night."
"Every story is brilliantly written and addicting. Jason Neal is, without a doubt, my favorite true crime author!"
"Wow, just wow! Each story in this true crime collection is suspenseful and engrossing, leaving me yearning for the next one."
Scroll up to get your copy.
Volume 13 of the True Crime Case Histories Series
*** This series can be read in any order ***
Not everyone has the stomach for the dark details of True Crime. But some of us feel an irresistible pull to these stories - whether it’s a burning drive to see justice served, a need to comprehend the depraved criminal mind, or simple curiosity about how detectives cracked the case.
True Crime Case Histories Volume 13 brings to light twelve new stories spanning the past fifty years, exposing the dark realities of human behavior.
A sampling of the stories The Beauty Queen - When a vivacious young nurse is found viciously murdered and discarded in a cow pasture, veteran detectives pursue every lead to identify her sadistic killers before they strike again.
Folly Beach - When teenage girls walking the windswept sands of a sleepy beach town begin to disappear without a trace, the quest to uncover a relentless predator reveals a fetish-fueled monster terrorizing the shores.
The River Brent Killer - When a fourteen-year-old girl vanishes along a quiet canal in suburban London, a desperate search uncovers a convicted killer hiding in plain sight.
The Creepy Uncle - When a schoolgirl vanishes after being seen arguing with her obsessive uncle, a hidden duffel bag and suspicious text messages help detectives unravel the chilling truth behind her disappearance.
The Leaf Killer - After a single mother, her friend, and her two young children disappear from her home, police uncover an eccentric suspect with a strange obsession with leaves.
The Hitchhiker Slayer - When three female college students vanish after hitchhiking in a California beach town, a search for answers leads police to a disturbed young man with a twisted fetish.
Plus, several more disturbing true crime stories. I’ve also included a special, downloadable thirteenth chapter at the end.
These stories expose human depravity at its absolute worst—pure evil. We may never really understand what goes on inside the mind of a killer, but at least by studying the case histories and knowing their backstory, we might gain insight into what makes them tick. With any luck, we can learn from the past.
Readers love the True Crime Case Histories "Kept me up way too late. I couldn't put down this gripping true crime thriller. Can't wait for the next one."
"Amazing true crime profiles. Brilliant. I'd give it 10 stars if I could!"
"The intricacies of each tale are masterfully woven into a narrative that kept me hooked."
"From the very first word, I was drawn into the chilling world of these true crime stories. These unputdownable stories held me until the wonderful and satisfying conclusion, compelling me to finish it all in one night."
"Every story is brilliantly written and addicting. Jason Neal is, without a doubt, my favorite true crime author!"
"Wow, just wow! Each story in this true crime collection is suspenseful and engrossing, leaving me yearning for the next one."
Scroll up to get your copy.
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Published January 12, 2024
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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.
http://truecrimecasehistories.com
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http://jasonnealbooks.com
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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July 16, 2024
This actually had a case in it that could have been the start of the whole “ going postal” thing or at least definitely pushed it out there.
Some of these …. Shiver… made me nauseated and others gave me the inclination to Lysol and scrub everything including my brain.
But they were interesting and clear and didn’t get caught up on boring stuff. It was just enough to tell you the main part of the case.
Some of these …. Shiver… made me nauseated and others gave me the inclination to Lysol and scrub everything including my brain.
But they were interesting and clear and didn’t get caught up on boring stuff. It was just enough to tell you the main part of the case.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 4, 2024
This is the best one I have read so far. Grotesque and revolting. I loved it!
January 27, 2024
Interesting as always
This is the first time I read a case I had seen before. It wasn't long ago I read the book The Girl in the Leaves about the man who kidnapped and tortured a young girl after he murdered her mother, her brother, and her mother's best friend. I'm not complaining. I mean to compliment Mr. Neal for covering so many cases that are not easily found elsewhere. I have to say after having read a full novel detailing that horrific crime scene, I much prefer Jason Neal's version. I had nightmares for days after reading the book that went into far more graphic detail of the crime. I wish I'd seen his version first and spared myself much of the detail. Although the novel does dive deeper into what became of the girl after the ordeal.
I always look forward to True Crime Case Histories. They are well researched and concisely presented in a format that does not spare important details, but never goes too graphic for the sake of including gore. I've tried other series and keep coming back to these as my favorite. My only complaint is the occasional error with last names changing back and forth. One case showed a victim's last name as Cobby, then later stated Colby. Then it was Cobby again. So what was her name? There's usually one of these instances per book. I don't expect absolute perfection. I know the author is human, but I do wish his editor would make it a point to catch those. If not for that, I'd give 5 stars. Definitely not a deal breaker as I grab every new release as soon as I know about it! Jason Neal, you have me questioning my sanity at times over my new obsession with true crime books! Thanks for another great volume.
This is the first time I read a case I had seen before. It wasn't long ago I read the book The Girl in the Leaves about the man who kidnapped and tortured a young girl after he murdered her mother, her brother, and her mother's best friend. I'm not complaining. I mean to compliment Mr. Neal for covering so many cases that are not easily found elsewhere. I have to say after having read a full novel detailing that horrific crime scene, I much prefer Jason Neal's version. I had nightmares for days after reading the book that went into far more graphic detail of the crime. I wish I'd seen his version first and spared myself much of the detail. Although the novel does dive deeper into what became of the girl after the ordeal.
I always look forward to True Crime Case Histories. They are well researched and concisely presented in a format that does not spare important details, but never goes too graphic for the sake of including gore. I've tried other series and keep coming back to these as my favorite. My only complaint is the occasional error with last names changing back and forth. One case showed a victim's last name as Cobby, then later stated Colby. Then it was Cobby again. So what was her name? There's usually one of these instances per book. I don't expect absolute perfection. I know the author is human, but I do wish his editor would make it a point to catch those. If not for that, I'd give 5 stars. Definitely not a deal breaker as I grab every new release as soon as I know about it! Jason Neal, you have me questioning my sanity at times over my new obsession with true crime books! Thanks for another great volume.
January 30, 2024
Another winner
I really enjoy this author's compilations; I just wish they were longer! I hadn't heard of any of the cases except maybe two and was fascinated by the leaf killer. I will continue to read his books.
I really enjoy this author's compilations; I just wish they were longer! I hadn't heard of any of the cases except maybe two and was fascinated by the leaf killer. I will continue to read his books.
February 6, 2024
A lot of gruesome crazy people in this one.
Those poor poor victims 😢.
I'm just glad that all of the correct people have been put away for good, even if the justice system did fail before so they were able to hurt more people 😔.
Those poor poor victims 😢.
I'm just glad that all of the correct people have been put away for good, even if the justice system did fail before so they were able to hurt more people 😔.
March 21, 2024
True Crimes 13
Yet another book on crime scenes and criminals. The things people do. Interesting if you want to know about these criminals and their crimes. These series of books is the way to go.
Yet another book on crime scenes and criminals. The things people do. Interesting if you want to know about these criminals and their crimes. These series of books is the way to go.
June 24, 2024
This book was a real quick & easy read. It informs about lesser known murder cases & does a good job giving the whole story. The chapters were mostly short & I breezed right through. However, I didn't think it was necessary to describe some things the way the author did.
January 25, 2024
Amazing
I have read every single one he has done. They are all well written books that always give a backstory as to how the killer was before the actual crime.
I have read every single one he has done. They are all well written books that always give a backstory as to how the killer was before the actual crime.
February 21, 2024
love his books
May 29, 2024
five stars
Great novel as promised, gosh people are horrible, books are enjoyable not got the actual killing but how these serial murderers are caught
Great novel as promised, gosh people are horrible, books are enjoyable not got the actual killing but how these serial murderers are caught
June 7, 2024
A quick read that was both chilling and informational.
July 8, 2024
Okay
Pretty cut and dried. Vert little drama or suspense. Pretty much a fairly mundane hour or two wasted on this book.
Pretty cut and dried. Vert little drama or suspense. Pretty much a fairly mundane hour or two wasted on this book.
December 13, 2024
Very good read as always
Neal is a master at this genre and in my opinion can be ranked as one of the most masterful writers that I've ever had the pleasure to read.
Neal is a master at this genre and in my opinion can be ranked as one of the most masterful writers that I've ever had the pleasure to read.
March 1, 2025
I've read several of these books. I like the writer's style. It's compact and to the point. Each story is interesting and makes for good reading.
July 29, 2025
Its seems to be endless the ways people will find to commit murder.
December 6, 2025
Great book!
Loved this book. Was another great edition in this series. I love that most of the cases are cases I've never heard of.
Loved this book. Was another great edition in this series. I love that most of the cases are cases I've never heard of.
July 12, 2024
Bit grizzly and very detailed.
June 21, 2024
This is another workmanlike collection of horrendous true crime murders. I say "workmanlike" not as lukewarm praise--Jason Neal's dry journalistic style is entirely appropriate for these accounts, which are so grisly and at time hardly conceivable, that to write in a more dramatic style would be grotesque. Oddly enough, the book I read before True Crime...volume 13 was Stephen King's Holly. King's story is typical King, with no shortage of gross-out detail, which King obviously takes fiendish glee in relating, but Neal's dry reporting is more horrifying because it's all true. These collections are not for everyone, but if you are interested in the riddle of the depths of human evil, then Neal's books always deliver.
February 28, 2024
A well written book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
March 1, 2025
Very interesting. I liked that it wasn’t an information overload / lots of irrelevant information.
February 24, 2024
Jason Neal is by far my favorite crime writer! I enjoy all of his books and am always on the edge of my seat with his true crime stories!
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