Bodies in Low Places

by Matthew B. Cox, Pierre Rausini

Two brave journalists dare to expose the music industry's darkest secret; that country music legend, Garth Brooks, is in fact, a blood-thirsty serial killer. Through a combination of interviews with federal law enforcement, criminologists, and music insiders, as well as exhaustive research into Garth’s connection to hundreds of unsolved homicides and missing persons, the authors piece together the case.

Upon completion of Bodies in Low Places, you will be convinced of the gruesome truth, that Garth Brooks is potentially the most prolific serial offender in our great nation’s history. And it was staring you in the face the entire time.

226 pages, Paperback

Published June 7, 2025

Reviews

[Lex Honey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Part fact, part conjecture.
It really did reveal how garbage of a person GB is.
My most favourite part is how they suggested he would force his victims to listen to his music.

[Jesse Kade Jenkins · Rating 1 out of 5]

Okay, look I knew this was a risk going in. I had seen the YMH jokes, I watched a podcast with the author, and I really, really wanted this to be good, but...BUT. This ended up be nothing more than base accusations, gigantic leaps of logic, tenuous connections, and the most basic overviews and comparisons to other serial killers. It was enough to make me ask who this book was for because at the end of the day, for true crime fans, there is nowhere near enough factual evidence without painting with large leaps of faith, and the facts that are there are the most basic nuggets from other cases that, as a TC fan, are probably already known and with more detail. There is no nuance to this book, just a theory and some geography. It is also written as if it is assumed that Garth did all these things. Let me be clear: I want this theory to be true, this book, however, is NOT convincing. I would have rather just read the full transcript from the FBI investigator (the only truly interesting character in this book) than this drivel. I guess in the end if you are a country music fan who has read next to zero true crime this might be for you. Good luck, at least it's short.

[Joe Nicholl · Rating 2 out of 5]

Garth Brooks a serial killer? Well this book didn't prove it...Every assumption put forth was lead by "may have" or "possibly"...The G.B. conspiracy theory is not worth jumping down the rabbit hole but this book did made me laugh a few times though so worthy of 2 stars...yeah, 2.0 outta 5.0

[Becky Jensen · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a huge Garth Brooks fan since my high school days, finally making it to one of his concerts was truly a dream come true.
And since I also love diving into wild conspiracy theories, when I saw Bodies in Low Places by Matthew Cox, I knew I had to read it.
Although the book itself I'd only give it about ⭐️⭐️⭐️The premise is fascinating, and I did appreciate the inclusion of psychologists and psychoanalysts discussing serial killer behavior, which added an interesting layer to the story.
However, the book still leans heavily into speculation, and no actual evidence. Although, HELLO... coincidence much?! It's an easy, fast read that kept me engaged more out of curiosity than conviction.
Whether you believe the theories or not, the book absolutely succeeded in one thing — it sent me headfirst down the Garth Brooks serial killer conspiracy theory rabbit hole... and honestly, I'm still stuck there.

[Kimijo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bodies in Low Places follows two fearless journalists uncovering a shocking theory: country music icon Garth Brooks may be linked to numerous unsolved murders. Through interviews with law enforcement, criminologists, and industry insiders, combined with extensive research, the authors build a chilling case that could make Brooks the nation’s most prolific suspected serial killer

[Mark Carani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting read. I can’t believe the authors and publisher aren’t being sued for slander and defamation. It’s one thing for Tom Segura to make jokes but this is different. Seeing it all laid out like they have definitely got me thinking, could he be doing this? Admittedly, the last bit got a little old where the victims are detailed a bit more but the amount of research is incredible.

[Paige Cox · Rating 2 out of 5]

Im not saying that I think he is or isnt but I felt this book lacked in everything but providing lists of coincidental occurrences that really could be explained by geographical factors. Surface level research but would a good start.

[Kiana Salyer · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is quite possibly the strangest book I’ve ever read. Everything in its completely circumstantial. Do people truly believe this? Also, I think I’ve read “We simply don’t know. Here is what we are sure of…” a million times.

[Kelle Branham · Rating 3 out of 5]

lol. Entertaining theory. I can see it.

[Taylor Weber · Rating 3 out of 5]

GB could be a serial killer he’s got friends in low places

[Holly · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a good story. Definitely pulling strings to tie ideas together, but it was a quick book.

[Cathy Herbst · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hmmm - interetsing thought process and that is it. A humerous conspiracey theory at best!

[Cory Leefers · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh

[Sonia Christensen · Rating 2 out of 5]

meh
A book based on complete speculations and/or coincidence.
No factual evidence, just might have or guessing what could have happened.