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True Crime Case Histories - Volume 18: 12 Disturbing True Crime Stories of Murder, Deception, and Mayhem
12 Disturbing True Crime Stories of Murder and Mayhem
Volume 18 of the True Crime Case Histories Series
*** This series can be read in any order ***
Behind closed doors in quiet neighborhoods, evil often wears an ordinary face. This collection of twelve meticulously researched cases reveals how the most shocking crimes unfold in places we consider safe—committed by people we think we can trust.
From small-town America to international headlines, these stories expose the devastating consequences when carefully constructed lies collapse under the weight of truth.
A sampling of the stories
The Unraveling – A young mother entered a Stanford chapel to pray—and never came home. For forty-four years, her killer walked free while her family searched for answers—until a forgotten clue finally revealed the truth.
The Dark Web Assassin – When investigators discovered someone had paid thousands in cryptocurrency to have a Minnesota woman killed, they traced the digital trail. But what they uncovered was far more shocking than anyone had imagined.
Shared Psychosis – When identical twins reunited after years apart, they descended into a rare psychological breakdown that left one man dead—and left experts questioning everything they had believed about the human mind.
The Greek Pilot – A charming helicopter pilot promised a fairy-tale life to his teenage bride. But when their perfect world began to crack, the truth horrified a nation and exposed the monster hiding in plain sight.
The Trainspotter – A routine house showing turned nightmarish when a real estate agent vanished without a trace. The key to solving her disappearance lay with someone no one had suspected.
The Second Chance – A journalist believed a convicted killer deserved a second chance at life and love. But her quest for justice led her into a dangerous game where the line between victim and perpetrator began to blur.
Plus, six more gripping true crime stories that reveal how trust can be weaponized—and how innocence is never a guarantee of safety.
The most dangerous predators aren’t always strangers hiding in the dark—they're often the people we’ve welcomed into our lives. These stories, pieced together from court records, police files, and eyewitness testimony, offer a raw, honest glimpse into how trust can be twisted—and what happens when it is.
Readers love the True Crime Case Histories
“If you’re a fan of Mindhunter or Forensic Files, you’ll love this series. Real cases, no fluff—just gripping, well-researched storytelling.”
“These aren’t the usual overdone true crime stories. Jason Neal digs up cases I’ve never heard of—and tells them in a way that sticks with you.”
“I thought I’d just read one chapter before bed. Three hours later, I was still turning pages. Totally addictive.”
“What I appreciate most is the balance—factual, respectful, and still completely chilling.”
“You can tell how much research goes into each story. It reads like investigative journalism with the pacing of a thriller.”
“Some true crime books feel sensationalized. Not these.
Volume 18 of the True Crime Case Histories Series
*** This series can be read in any order ***
Behind closed doors in quiet neighborhoods, evil often wears an ordinary face. This collection of twelve meticulously researched cases reveals how the most shocking crimes unfold in places we consider safe—committed by people we think we can trust.
From small-town America to international headlines, these stories expose the devastating consequences when carefully constructed lies collapse under the weight of truth.
A sampling of the stories
The Unraveling – A young mother entered a Stanford chapel to pray—and never came home. For forty-four years, her killer walked free while her family searched for answers—until a forgotten clue finally revealed the truth.
The Dark Web Assassin – When investigators discovered someone had paid thousands in cryptocurrency to have a Minnesota woman killed, they traced the digital trail. But what they uncovered was far more shocking than anyone had imagined.
Shared Psychosis – When identical twins reunited after years apart, they descended into a rare psychological breakdown that left one man dead—and left experts questioning everything they had believed about the human mind.
The Greek Pilot – A charming helicopter pilot promised a fairy-tale life to his teenage bride. But when their perfect world began to crack, the truth horrified a nation and exposed the monster hiding in plain sight.
The Trainspotter – A routine house showing turned nightmarish when a real estate agent vanished without a trace. The key to solving her disappearance lay with someone no one had suspected.
The Second Chance – A journalist believed a convicted killer deserved a second chance at life and love. But her quest for justice led her into a dangerous game where the line between victim and perpetrator began to blur.
Plus, six more gripping true crime stories that reveal how trust can be weaponized—and how innocence is never a guarantee of safety.
The most dangerous predators aren’t always strangers hiding in the dark—they're often the people we’ve welcomed into our lives. These stories, pieced together from court records, police files, and eyewitness testimony, offer a raw, honest glimpse into how trust can be twisted—and what happens when it is.
Readers love the True Crime Case Histories
“If you’re a fan of Mindhunter or Forensic Files, you’ll love this series. Real cases, no fluff—just gripping, well-researched storytelling.”
“These aren’t the usual overdone true crime stories. Jason Neal digs up cases I’ve never heard of—and tells them in a way that sticks with you.”
“I thought I’d just read one chapter before bed. Three hours later, I was still turning pages. Totally addictive.”
“What I appreciate most is the balance—factual, respectful, and still completely chilling.”
“You can tell how much research goes into each story. It reads like investigative journalism with the pacing of a thriller.”
“Some true crime books feel sensationalized. Not these.
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252 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2025
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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
or
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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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
October 21, 2025
This is a new series for me and this volume was really well done. Allowing 250 pages to report on 12 cases gives the author a great deal of space to set the stage, follow the police procedures and then tell the aftermath of the crime. There are also paintings of the twelve (in this case, 13) malefactors. An additional bonus is that a hyperlink leads you to the Internet page that adds dozens of photographs of the various people involved in the crimes, including the poor innocents who were done away with. 5 stars.
July 4, 2025
Great Read
I always look forward to a new book in the series! Thank you for providing all of the information, before, during, and after.
I always look forward to a new book in the series! Thank you for providing all of the information, before, during, and after.
July 11, 2025
Great book
I could not put this book down.I love that he puts pictures in the book so you can actually see the person.
I could not put this book down.I love that he puts pictures in the book so you can actually see the person.
July 17, 2025
This is one of the best true crime stories I've ever read. Mr. Neal I've been reading almost fifty years and I cannot remember ever reading one of your books.
August 2, 2025
Excellent true crime book.
August 9, 2025
I enjoyed these stories even though several have been on television.
September 1, 2025
Great collection! Actually researched more about certain cases because they really had me interested in learning more. Very detailed as always. 5 stars.
October 12, 2025
Another great read from Jason Neal.
True crime stories about horrid people that don't deserve anything.
True crime stories about horrid people that don't deserve anything.
Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews