Stained By Blood: A Murder Investigation

by Douglas J. Hagmann

Private Investigator Marc Stiles has taken on a cold case murder investigation at the request of the victim’s family. His own family. The case could not be more personal for Marc, whose uncle was found brutally stabbed in a frenzied killing that took place in the very home of Marc’s youth, and in the very bedroom where Marc had fostered memories of a warm, safe and happy childhood as he grew from a toddler through adolescence. It was in the darkness of the early morning hours on April 28, 1982 when Marc’s uncle fought violently for his life as his killer stabbed him repeatedly and mercilessly more than three dozen times. It was a classic overkill that left a morbid scene of death that rivaled the most gruesome of murders.For five years, a brutal killer remained on the loose, free to kill again. As Marc quickly learned, his uncle’s killer was the least of the threats he faced in a case filled with the unexpected. From the moment he accepted this assignment on the fifth anniversary of the murder to its unexpected conclusion, Marc struggled to navigate a maze of bizarre twists and untangle a web of deeply hidden secrets kept by some of the most powerful and influential people in his community and beyond.Through Stained by Blood, you will accompany Marc on a journey to an underworld that few know exist and fewer still refuse to discuss. It is a world that has been dismissed as conspiracy by those anxious to keep its secrets hidden. As you join Marc on his journey through danger, denials and deceptions, look around you, for you might never look at your city, town or its people the same ever again.

Genres: True Crime

215 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 5, 2016

About the author

Douglas J. Hagmann has been a licensed investigator in the private sector for the last 35 years. As a private detective, Hagmann has worked well over 8,000 cases and is recognized as a surveillance specialist. He has worked as an informational and operational asset for various federal and state law enforcement agencies. Hagmann is a certified forensic blood spatter analyst.

He is the author of Stained By Blood, A Murder Investigation and his latest, In The Dark Of Night, Blood Of The Innocent.

Reviews

[haroldnkit · Rating 5 out of 5]

How Many Really Know

Absolutely captivating. Didn't need a movie screen. Through Doug Hagmann writing of "Stained With Blood" I felt, heard and saw what his masterfully written novel was declaring. In real life as a trauma RN for 39 years his novel reminded me why I always prayed for my patients.
Can't wait to share with others.
Thank you.

[Bonnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just Wow.

As you read, think outside the box. If there is good; there is evil. We left God, He is still there for us. His Son died for even the ones who detest Him. And because somr of us are God's, the enemy hates us.
This book takes you down the "yellow brick road" into a nightmare of evil. Trouble is, it is true
Everyday in America and the world, men and women bow at Satan's throne. He shines for them, until the piper must be paid. Incredible read, but not for the faint of heart. If you want to meet what really goes on underneath the vaneer of powerful elites, read it ..

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very intense and captivating read based on a true-crime story written as a novel! It's about the author's investigation into the murder of his uncle, which leads him to uncover very horrible and evil rituals committed by Satanists against children. Definitely 5-Stars. This is a stand-alone novel, but the story continues in "In The Dark Of Night: Blood Of The Innocent", which is also a stand-alone. Now I have read both books. Soon Douglas Hagmann will be publishing a 3rd book in this series, which I'm looking forward to reading.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

By far the best true crime book I've read to date! The subject matter is very disturbing but timely for what our world is going through at this time. Well written to keep you turning the pages because you HAVE to know what happens next.

[Wanda Moneymaker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shocking

This was a shocking account and one that I could not have imagined. There is pure evil out there and people you would think you could trust would definitely surprise you. I became so engrossed in what was happening that I could not put it down. It's well worth the read and quite eye opening story.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Power vs Force

Eye opening. Disturbing. Two people, Christians, through investigative skills stumble into hidden very dark very negative world. Just by their courage and their steadfastness Light came in to the evil room that had its fortified door opened. Exposing the evil.

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love true stories. This is a true story about a new Private Investigator solved his own uncle's murder after the case had gone cold. He solved it when the police could not (would not?).