True Crime Storytime: 84 Unforgettable & Twisted True Crime Cases Throughout History That Haunted People For Decades

by M. Moore, True Crime Seven

Buckle up, true crime junkies! Forget Grandma's mystery collection—this is something better!

Something that actually happened.

Prepare to dive into 84 unforgettable true crime stories that zip through seven decades of murder and mayhem.

From the roaring '20s to the gritty '90s, this is your ticket to a crime tour that’s more thrilling than a haunted roller coaster.

Some of these cases might ring a bell, while others will be fresh horrors you’ve never encountered. And some mysteries are still as cold as the killer's heart.

This collection is like a time machine that stops at every dark alley of history's most horrific crimes.

As you flip through the pages, you'll meet two types of villains. There are the ones who could be your next-door neighbors, hiding their sinister deeds behind acts of normalcy. And then there are the ones who are unapologetically monstrous—what you see is definitely what you get.

Seven decades of crime and still, the debate rages on—are killers born, or are they made? As you explore the depths of human nature across these stories, see where you land on this eternal question.

Here’s just a teaser of the spine-chilling adventures that await

The Nebraska Blood Trail - A teen fugitive and his girlfriend embark on a murder spree across Nebraska, brutally killing entire families, and sparking one of the most infamous manhunts of the 1950s.

The Townhouse Massacre - In a quiet Chicago neighborhood, a man invades a townhouse and methodically tortures and slaughters eight nursing students in a single, horrifying night.

The Gainesville Slasher - In a chilling sequence of days, five college students in Gainesville find themselves the targets of a deranged killer who not only murders them but grotesquely poses their bodies afterwards.

The .44 Caliber Killer - A series of seemingly random shootings by a lone gunman terrorizes New York City, as the killer sends mocking letters to police, revealing his delight in the chaos he's caused.

The Angel of Death - Under the guise of care, a healthcare worker turns predator, stealthily exterminating dozens of unsuspecting patients through lethal injections and smotherings.

The Acid Bath Vanisher - In post-war England, a killer dissolves his victims in sulfuric acid, boasting of his crimes and claiming vampiric rituals, in one of the country’s most macabre cases.

The Classified Ad Predator - A serial killer lures his victims through personal ads, subjecting them to a night of terror before brutally ending their lives, leaving a trail of sorrow and fear.

Included in this
Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray, Henry Moity, Nannie Doss, Paul Pappas, Nathan Leopold, Richard Loeb, Henry Layer, William Edward Hickman, Louise Peete, Walburga “Dolly” Korschel, Heber L. “Jimmie” Hicks, Buck Ruxton, Lester Brockelhurst Junior, Bernice Felton, The Alligator Man Joe Ball, Nancy Bowen, Lila Jimerson, Mary Frances “Fanny” Creighton, Everett Applegate, Anna Marie Hahn, Toni Jo Henry, William Heirens, John George Haigh, James Waybern “Red” Hall, Monty Illingworth, John Christie, Thomas Henry McMonigle, Rhonda Belle Martin, Charles Raymond Starkweather, Harvey Glatman, David F. Early, Floyd “Lucky” Holzapfel, Joseph Peel, Leslie Irvin, Joseph "Mad Dog" Taborsky, Richard Speck, John Norman Collins, Chester Weger, Janie Lou Gibbs, Sharon Elizabeth Kinne, Edward W.

Genres: True Crime

777 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 14, 2024

Reviews

[Janalyn, the blind reviewer · Rating 4 out of 5]

True Crime Storytime, 84 unforgettable and twisted True Crime cases by M.more and True Crime seven narrated by Michael goodRick , I listen to the audiobook and read the EPUB version and it was over 20 hours of True Crime throughout the 1900s. I thought Mr. Goodrick did a fabulous job telling about murderous wives deceitful friends and dangerous strangers no matter what era you read whether it’s the 20s 50s or 80s murder is murder and deceit is deceit. This book is chock-full of victims stories being told whith great detail and an awesome narrator. Some crimes are solved right away in some take years but all are interesting and every victim deserves their story told and as I said True Crime seven did a great job doing that. Although this book is long the chapters are short and can be red when you have a spare moment or in my case while waiting to see my doctor lol! I felt so fortunate I got the audiobook and the epic and I want to thank True Crime seven for my free arc copies. Please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Christi · Rating 3 out of 5]

True Crime Storytime is a collection of bite-size pieces of true crime stories throughout the decades. Due to each story being little more than a snapshot of each case, it’s just enough to give you a brief overview. Some I had heard before, and others were new to me, which led to further study. It was when I was looking into more of these stories that I realized just how much was glossed over in these stories.

The overall structure felt a little flat, like the structure was off. I wish there would’ve been a little more feeling to these tellings. I understand detachment and giving an unbiased approach to these gruesome details, but it came across as cold and unfeeling, and due to their length, kept major details out of multiple stories.

The chapters are very short, and since there are seven volumes included in this collection, there is a lot of information thrown at you. Reading a few chapters (cases) at a time, it took me a while to get through this book. I appreciated learning about lesser-known cases and don’t regret reading this book, but it was just okay and nothing really special.

*I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher through LibraryThing Early Reviewers. All views and opinions expressed are completely honest, and my own.

[Beverly Laude · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a compilation of Volumes 1-7 from True Crime Seven. Here, you will encounter Bonnie & Clyde wannabes, several serial killers who enjoy chopping up their victims and alligators! (How can you dislike a book with alligators?). Some of these crimes were familiar but a lot were totally new to me.

Starting with the Roaring Twenties and going forward to the Nineties, the reader is exposed to a lot of cases throughout history This collection of stories is a good way to get a quick look into famous cases without investing a lot of time. If you are a true crime fan, you can't go wrong with this huge book!

[J.C. Plummer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting but not exactly polished prose. There were editing errors, proofreading problems, and at times, awkward phrasing that was confusing. Nevertheless, I liked it and found it an interesting way to spend a few minutes reading when I didn't have time for a longer story. Each crime story can be read in about 15 minutes or less.

There was one mistake in particular that really confused me near the end. A career criminal was put in jail for ten "years" only to commit a crime a year later. Then I realized that it should have said ten months.

Read through KU.

[Tabby Shiflett · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars
A large collection of short true but vicious crime stories ranging from the 1920s to the 1980s (if you've read this series all along, it's just a compilation of Volume 1-7). Many stories are solved, many are not, but quite a few are unknown even to the most avid true crime reader. This collection is a starting point for readers to find cases to search for additional or more in-depth works. It's easy to start and stop or to read in one sitting.

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[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have not listened to true crime story in a while. This was excellent! I liked how the crimes were separated out by decade. The stories were interesting, and not all the common knowledge crimes that get so much press. It told stories of every day people. The narrator’s voice was perfect for this type of story. Loved it!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an amazing true crime stories book. I love reading true crime books, and I picture myself as a detective and try to "solve" the crimes as I read along. This book held my interest from start to finish as it shows the reader just how truly evil people are in the world and just how unsafe we all are no matter where we are.

[Corbin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Spotty writing

You can tell when different stories were written by different authors. But my favourite are the following quotes:
The killer lived there or was passing through.
Son of Sam had nearly five guns
Calico was born in a suburb of New Mexico.
Wonder if that suburb was Texas or Colorado?

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though this is a long book, it’s also pretty easy to get through chapter because most of them are short. Though the chapters are fairly short, you still get enough detail to what happened and feel like you’re actually there watching the crime happen. I also enjoyed that it wasn’t just crimes from one area or country.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[CJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

The authors have given us an interesting selection of stories with this collection. Each story is thought provoking and draws us in.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great collection of stories, it contains volumes one - seven of true crime story time all in one collection and covers many decades of stories both solved and unsolved, well known and not so well known there should be something in this collection to keep any true crime lover happy.

[Cam Rod Xtina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved the book.

[Rebecca L Dodge · Rating 2 out of 5]

Stories were indeed gory and scary, but much of that was lost in the tone of the book- very formal and boring. Did contain some details of the cases that were surprising though.

[Aletha Ingram · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

Would have better to see photos. For example, Ann Rule was a legend. In each of her books, she provided photos. It helps the readers.

[Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars.

[Ma’am · Rating 4 out of 5]

So far it’s good. If you’re looking for all the gory details this isn’t the book for you. But these are good short semi detailed stories about crimes throughout times and many I’ve never heard of. This book does make me want to dig more into the crimes. I do recommend. ( I’m listening to it on Audible).