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True Crime Case Histories - Volume 7: 12 Disturbing True Crime Stories
12 True Crime Stories of Murder & Mayhem
Seventh Book of the True Crime Case Histories Series (2021)
If you’re familiar with the previous books in the True Crime Case Histories series, you already know that I start each book with a brief warning. Real true crime is not for everyone. The stories in this book represent humanity at its absolute worst. Pure evil. Television crime shows and news articles often skip the gruesome parts of true crime stories. The real details are just too grisly for the average viewer or reader.
In my books, however, I do my best to include the details, regardless of how unsettling they may be. Each story requires hours of research. I search through old newspaper articles, court documents, police reports, autopsy results, and first-hand descriptions. Some of the specifics can be disconcerting. I choose to include the details not to shock, but to give the reader a deeper view into the mind of the killer. Although it’s unlikely any of us will understand the motives of a diabolical monster, the level of depravity will keep you turning pages.
That being said, if you are overly squeamish about the details of true crime, this book may not be for you. If you’re okay with it… then let’s begin.
Volume 7 features: Longer stories, more photos, a bonus chapter, and an online appendix with additional photos, videos, and documents. Volume 7 of True Crime Case Histories features twelve new stories from the past fifty years.
A sampling of the stories include:
You’ll read about a law enforcement officer that took advantage of the trust associated with his uniform. His brutal reign of terror lasted eight years. It took the bravery of two young women that escaped his grasp to bring him down.
There’s the story of the recent law school graduate with a crush on his neighbor. Rather than asking her out on a date, he stalked and spied on his classmate, eventually taking her life. There’s also the heartbreaking story of a single mom, drowning in debt, that did the unthinkable for insurance money.
Seven of the stories in this book feature women killers, two of which took the time to meticulously dismember their victims—a task that can take great strength. Another woman manipulated her two teenage boys into killing for her. Yet another woman staged an elaborate hoax to get rid of her loving husband rather than go through the agony of a messy divorce.
You’ll also read of a sadistic group of up to twelve killers that took joy in abducting and torturing young men in Australia. Sadly, only one of the mysterious group has been brought to justice.
Plus many more disturbing stories.
The twelve stories in this volume are shocking and disturbing, but they’re true. These things really happen in the world. We may never understand why killers do what they do, but at least we can be better informed. You may have heard of a few of the stories in this volume, but there are several I’m almost certain you haven’t.
Seventh Book of the True Crime Case Histories Series (2021)
If you’re familiar with the previous books in the True Crime Case Histories series, you already know that I start each book with a brief warning. Real true crime is not for everyone. The stories in this book represent humanity at its absolute worst. Pure evil. Television crime shows and news articles often skip the gruesome parts of true crime stories. The real details are just too grisly for the average viewer or reader.
In my books, however, I do my best to include the details, regardless of how unsettling they may be. Each story requires hours of research. I search through old newspaper articles, court documents, police reports, autopsy results, and first-hand descriptions. Some of the specifics can be disconcerting. I choose to include the details not to shock, but to give the reader a deeper view into the mind of the killer. Although it’s unlikely any of us will understand the motives of a diabolical monster, the level of depravity will keep you turning pages.
That being said, if you are overly squeamish about the details of true crime, this book may not be for you. If you’re okay with it… then let’s begin.
Volume 7 features: Longer stories, more photos, a bonus chapter, and an online appendix with additional photos, videos, and documents. Volume 7 of True Crime Case Histories features twelve new stories from the past fifty years.
A sampling of the stories include:
You’ll read about a law enforcement officer that took advantage of the trust associated with his uniform. His brutal reign of terror lasted eight years. It took the bravery of two young women that escaped his grasp to bring him down.
There’s the story of the recent law school graduate with a crush on his neighbor. Rather than asking her out on a date, he stalked and spied on his classmate, eventually taking her life. There’s also the heartbreaking story of a single mom, drowning in debt, that did the unthinkable for insurance money.
Seven of the stories in this book feature women killers, two of which took the time to meticulously dismember their victims—a task that can take great strength. Another woman manipulated her two teenage boys into killing for her. Yet another woman staged an elaborate hoax to get rid of her loving husband rather than go through the agony of a messy divorce.
You’ll also read of a sadistic group of up to twelve killers that took joy in abducting and torturing young men in Australia. Sadly, only one of the mysterious group has been brought to justice.
Plus many more disturbing stories.
The twelve stories in this volume are shocking and disturbing, but they’re true. These things really happen in the world. We may never understand why killers do what they do, but at least we can be better informed. You may have heard of a few of the stories in this volume, but there are several I’m almost certain you haven’t.
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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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September 4, 2021
Great Read!
Perfect book to read in a hot bath after a long day. It keeps me captivated until the very end.
Perfect book to read in a hot bath after a long day. It keeps me captivated until the very end.
October 10, 2022
Pretty interesting collection of not really well known true crime cases!
April 10, 2023
Jason Neal since book one has been my favorite True Crime Ryder he always gets the most obscure unheard of cases it tells the stories of the victims something I think most people don’t consider when talking about True Crime he not only tells this story but doesn’t with respect for everyone involved except for the perpetrators I really love his books in him always sad when one is over because I now have to wait for the next one and although that means more crime has to happen all I can say is it happens anyway and things to Jason Neil so many people who wouldn’t have the stories told now half. Unlike most true crime books most of the stories in this one were perpetrated by women and although they do have the typical child killer and even a stalker most of the stories in this book haven’t been done to death by other True Crime riders and that is another reason why I love Jason Neil True Crime case histories. Please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.
February 25, 2024
A confession here: I am morbidly fascinated with true crime stories about evil or stupid--or evil and stupid--criminals. I don't know why this is so--I can't call it a "guilty pleasure" because reading about such heinous crimes isn't "pleasurable." I think maybe it's because I have difficulty understanding how such people can do the evil things they do, and when they do, why they are so downright stupid about how they go about it.
All that is a preface to my assessment of True Crime Histories Volume 7. This is a no-frills, bare-bones account of 12 horrendous murder cases. The stark writing style fits the subject matter. If the author had tried to write more dramatically, the result would have been grotesque, as the stripped-down facts of each crime are so horrible they need no embellishment to achieve their effect.
This book, volume 7 in Jason Neal's series of true-crime case histories, is the first I've ever read. In the introduction, he gives a warning, that the accounts included are not for every reader's taste. That is certainly an understatement. Many of the details are literally stomach-churning. But if you are the sort of reader who for whatever reason is drawn to true crime accounts, then this series is one you'll find interesting.
All that is a preface to my assessment of True Crime Histories Volume 7. This is a no-frills, bare-bones account of 12 horrendous murder cases. The stark writing style fits the subject matter. If the author had tried to write more dramatically, the result would have been grotesque, as the stripped-down facts of each crime are so horrible they need no embellishment to achieve their effect.
This book, volume 7 in Jason Neal's series of true-crime case histories, is the first I've ever read. In the introduction, he gives a warning, that the accounts included are not for every reader's taste. That is certainly an understatement. Many of the details are literally stomach-churning. But if you are the sort of reader who for whatever reason is drawn to true crime accounts, then this series is one you'll find interesting.
September 27, 2021
Once again Jason Neal has gathered together twelve heinous crimes that make readers of true crime excited to see Neal's newest work on the New Released shelves again. But he adds a very strong warning in the beginning about the gruesome nature of the violence inflicted on these murder victims. Please heed his warning.
Instead of just saying someone was stabbed, that is not descriptive enough of the brutality of the murderer. By saying the victim was stabbed and slashed nearly 40 times to the point that they were no longer recognizable paints a truer picture of the murderous rage of the perpetrator. The author isn't doing it to gross you out.
Most of these cases I had not read before so it was another very informational book for a Criminal Justice graduate.
Instead of just saying someone was stabbed, that is not descriptive enough of the brutality of the murderer. By saying the victim was stabbed and slashed nearly 40 times to the point that they were no longer recognizable paints a truer picture of the murderous rage of the perpetrator. The author isn't doing it to gross you out.
Most of these cases I had not read before so it was another very informational book for a Criminal Justice graduate.
September 24, 2023
The majority of the cases in the latest book of the True Crime Case Histories volumes are all ones that I know. Especially the one that happened in my home state of Maryland. Now I have them all together in one book! And they were written by Jason Neal who's true crime writing style I enjoy. This is my favorite of all his volumes. It will definitely be read over and over again. I can't wait until volume 8 comes out now.
October 12, 2021
Terrific TC anthology
This author covers a host of cases that are more obscure and deal with crimes in different countries and eras making for compelling reading. The color pictures are an added bonus. If you like Robert Keller or Les MacDonald you will probably love this series. Please write some new books! I'm hooked.
This author covers a host of cases that are more obscure and deal with crimes in different countries and eras making for compelling reading. The color pictures are an added bonus. If you like Robert Keller or Les MacDonald you will probably love this series. Please write some new books! I'm hooked.
February 26, 2023
Editing has slipped badly
Neal's style and story selection has matured as book 1 became book 8. However, the use of wrong verb tenses, sentence fragments, and pronouns which ( for instance) where they refers to one person or he may be female causes the reader to wonder. Book 6 wasn't this sloppy. Why?
Neal's style and story selection has matured as book 1 became book 8. However, the use of wrong verb tenses, sentence fragments, and pronouns which ( for instance) where they refers to one person or he may be female causes the reader to wonder. Book 6 wasn't this sloppy. Why?
February 8, 2024
This was challenging to read, not because of the content, but because of the writing. I appreciate that the author had to piece together the facts from several sources but the stories seem to jump back and forth from time to time. The writing itself was immature / juvenile. Definitely could have used an editors hand and a creative mind to hone the stories.
September 22, 2021
Wow
The things people do. Thank you Jason Neal For writing these books . Everyone should read 1 or 2 of these books at least to know what's out there and to be careful and always watch yourself in your surroundings
The things people do. Thank you Jason Neal For writing these books . Everyone should read 1 or 2 of these books at least to know what's out there and to be careful and always watch yourself in your surroundings
May 29, 2023
Good true crime
One of the better telling of true crime I've read recently. The author has done their research. This was worth reading once and certainly keeps me with my eyes open for the author's other books.
One of the better telling of true crime I've read recently. The author has done their research. This was worth reading once and certainly keeps me with my eyes open for the author's other books.
October 8, 2025
i don’t think everyone should be a parent. Hilma is case in point of this cause giiiiiirl you’re joking. you recruited your CHILDREN to kill your husband. and THEN threatened to leave them if they didn’t do it???? you’re sick.
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October 8, 2021
Great read in a great series
This series is consistently well written and researched. I look forward to reading every new volume- along with anything else the writer does
This series is consistently well written and researched. I look forward to reading every new volume- along with anything else the writer does
March 23, 2022
Gruesome
Short factual information about some horrific murders. Interesting, but be warned, not for the faint hearted. 12 true crime stories.
Short factual information about some horrific murders. Interesting, but be warned, not for the faint hearted. 12 true crime stories.
August 13, 2022
Yet another great book with cases I haven't come across before
November 6, 2022
Fair to middling
Not exactly rivetting, matter of fact stories of murders, not famous crimes . A quick read brought to fill in spare time.
Not exactly rivetting, matter of fact stories of murders, not famous crimes . A quick read brought to fill in spare time.
January 9, 2024
Jason Neal books are so good! No details spared and making sure lesser known cases are spoken about. Can’t fault these books. Easy reads
February 4, 2024
The horrible things some people do to others is appalling. Some of this book was very hard to read. On a grammar note, the author uses "that" instead of "who" in every case which really annoyed me.
October 27, 2024
Awesome job
These are the best real accounts of the atrocities human can commit. All books by Jason Neal are so enthralling!
These are the best real accounts of the atrocities human can commit. All books by Jason Neal are so enthralling!
January 20, 2025
Very interesting. I liked that it wasn’t an information overload / lots of irrelevant information.
July 18, 2025
Disturbing is a good way to describe these people.
October 16, 2025
interesting, factual and not to long chapters
November 30, 2025
Much the same as the others in the series!
October 4, 2021
True crime --- the rest of the story
When I read Jason Neal's true crime books, I know I'm getting the real story. I've been reading true crime since I was a child. My mother read magazines like True Detective and Real Detective and I read them, too.
The stories in this volume are interesting and informative. Some are heart-breaking as well. Take the mother (and I use the term loosely) who was willing to sacrifice her children for the insurance money. Whatever she had to do without, she made sure she paid those premiums!
It's always satisfying to hear the clang of the prison door as the murderers are locked away.
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When I read Jason Neal's true crime books, I know I'm getting the real story. I've been reading true crime since I was a child. My mother read magazines like True Detective and Real Detective and I read them, too.
The stories in this volume are interesting and informative. Some are heart-breaking as well. Take the mother (and I use the term loosely) who was willing to sacrifice her children for the insurance money. Whatever she had to do without, she made sure she paid those premiums!
It's always satisfying to hear the clang of the prison door as the murderers are locked away.
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November 1, 2021
The Cruel World We Live In
The evil predators preying on young innocent victims must
receive punishment they fear, IF they can be controlled at all it has to be through fear - NO FEAR = NO CONTROL.
I know this to be true, I was on the Police Dept. in Miami, Fl many years followed by 19 years as Magistrate in North Carolina.
The evil predators preying on young innocent victims must
receive punishment they fear, IF they can be controlled at all it has to be through fear - NO FEAR = NO CONTROL.
I know this to be true, I was on the Police Dept. in Miami, Fl many years followed by 19 years as Magistrate in North Carolina.
February 20, 2024
The concept is interesting but the execution lacked depth and detail.
September 3, 2024
These are always fascinating in a horrible car crash kind of way.
October 21, 2022
Fantastic true crime author
The cases within the pages of this book will definitely keep the reader's attention riveted all of the way through. Definitely disturbing!
The cases within the pages of this book will definitely keep the reader's attention riveted all of the way through. Definitely disturbing!
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