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Murders Unsolved: Cases That Have Baffled The Authorities For Years
Murders Unsolved: Cases That Have Baffled The Authorities For Years Murders Unsolved is a collection of the most baffling cases of murder from around the world during the last century. From the murder of Marilyn Reese Sheppard, the possible basis for the TV show and movie The Fugitive to the sad and lonely Boy in The Box and from the cruel murder of Dian Fossey to the still unsolved case of young Amber Hagerman that brought about today's Amber Alert system, these cases are confusing, irritating and still unsolved! Learn more about the murders of: Helen Brach, the candy heiress Raymond Washington, founder of the Crips Oscar Romero, the Archbishop of San Salvador Anne Barber Dunlap, found in the trunk of her car and many others. Read the backstories of these cases, the possible suspects, the fumbled investigations and other incredible facts and theories surrounding them. Also included are any current updates on the cases and where they stand today.
110 pages, Paperback
First published July 13, 2014
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July 6, 2017
This was an interesting book to read and it was since one was made to wonder which unsolved cases would be included. Although a few notorious cases that were all the news were included there was also enough that it kept the true crime angle interesting and giving the reader a chance to explore a topic that can be much harder to digest, which is what happens when justice truly hasn't yet been found and the victim vanishes to all but those tenaciously holding onto their memories.
It is a quite somber read for it shows just how much time hasn't been friendly to some cases but at the same time shows just how much people in their own carelessness and stupidity can also stop the wheels from turning. It is a shame that in some cases the crime may have been solved if things had been left alone and/or done right to begin with.
The writing of the book is more or less like a file. Each entry has a summary title followed by the name of the victim(s). From there it goes into a Quick Fact format with the victim's name, location, suspects, etc. And then each entry is further presented with a past build-up of the victim, the night in question, the following search, suspect, trials if any and/or the conclusion.
Although there were a few spelling errors if you could get around to understanding what the author meant it didn't take away from the telling of itself. In the end I would be more than happy to read some of his other true crime novels to see what they are all about and would at least recommend this book for true crime readers who may want a change from the usual solved crimes book.
It is a quite somber read for it shows just how much time hasn't been friendly to some cases but at the same time shows just how much people in their own carelessness and stupidity can also stop the wheels from turning. It is a shame that in some cases the crime may have been solved if things had been left alone and/or done right to begin with.
The writing of the book is more or less like a file. Each entry has a summary title followed by the name of the victim(s). From there it goes into a Quick Fact format with the victim's name, location, suspects, etc. And then each entry is further presented with a past build-up of the victim, the night in question, the following search, suspect, trials if any and/or the conclusion.
Although there were a few spelling errors if you could get around to understanding what the author meant it didn't take away from the telling of itself. In the end I would be more than happy to read some of his other true crime novels to see what they are all about and would at least recommend this book for true crime readers who may want a change from the usual solved crimes book.
October 9, 2014
Where was the Editor?
The lack of editing of this 'book' made it difficult to follow the stories laid out. As a result of this, also, I have some misgivings on how the facts have been laid out. If Mr Riley could get some assistance in this regard, I would purchase his writings again. A shame.
The lack of editing of this 'book' made it difficult to follow the stories laid out. As a result of this, also, I have some misgivings on how the facts have been laid out. If Mr Riley could get some assistance in this regard, I would purchase his writings again. A shame.
March 5, 2016
Murders Unsolved
This is a sad book. We read headlines but they can't really tell us why people do these things to each other. Very informative as to what happened though. I RECOMMEND
This is a sad book. We read headlines but they can't really tell us why people do these things to each other. Very informative as to what happened though. I RECOMMEND
November 27, 2018
It gave a brief overview of the backstory, a description of what happened for the crime and a list of suspects and where they fall. It was a good teaser of the crimes, but if you are looking for an in depth look into the cases, this is not going to be the book for you.
August 4, 2019
Good Summaries
I found it interesting because there were several cases that are new for me. The writing style is succinct and I liked the way the information was subdivided in each chapter.
I found it interesting because there were several cases that are new for me. The writing style is succinct and I liked the way the information was subdivided in each chapter.
February 13, 2020
Interesting read!
Some cases are well known, others less so, but it would be wonderful if they could all be solved. Maybe one day... hopefully.
Some cases are well known, others less so, but it would be wonderful if they could all be solved. Maybe one day... hopefully.
February 9, 2021
This book was amzing
December 8, 2015
This book is a collection of unsolved true crimes. The author gives you a few details of each crime First he gives you the victim, the date of the crime, where it happened and if there are any suspects. Then he goes into each backstory of each crime, then the night in question is given which leads into the investigation of each one which is followed up with who the suspects were and why, how they knew the victim etc. You then find out if there was a trial and what happens there and after that the currant status of the cases. This is an interesting read and it was a fast read.
July 29, 2014
This book is well researched and easy to read. The author selected unsolved murders from around the world, some infamous and some unknown. It is informative and insightful.
September 20, 2014
Like a long Wikipedia entry.
September 5, 2024
Interesting cases I had not heard of, but not presented in a very compelling way.
September 28, 2015
Unsolved mysteries
Very interesting.although some I had seen on tv . But I can see how some would not be solved .
Very interesting.although some I had seen on tv . But I can see how some would not be solved .
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