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Forensic Files Series #2
Deadly Deception: True Story of Tampa Serial Killer, Bobby Joe Long
WARNING: This book contains several crime scene photos that are graphic in nature and may be very disturbing to some people. Do not proceed if under the age of 18 or are disturbed by scenes of death and violence.
One after another, young women disappeared without a trace in the night. One by one, their brutalized bodies turned up, the macabre crime scenes suggesting they shared the same cruel fate. Abducted, bound, and raped, all fell prey to an unknown killer, all became the victims of a deadly deception.
** This book is 200 pages and contains 34 photos.
One after another, young women disappeared without a trace in the night. One by one, their brutalized bodies turned up, the macabre crime scenes suggesting they shared the same cruel fate. Abducted, bound, and raped, all fell prey to an unknown killer, all became the victims of a deadly deception.
** This book is 200 pages and contains 34 photos.
- GenresTrue Crime
188 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 6, 2017
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About the author
J.T. Hunter
14 books188 followersJ.T. Hunter is an attorney with over fourteen years of experience practicing law, including criminal law and appeals, and he has significant training in criminal investigation techniques. He is also a college professor in Florida where his teaching interests focus on the intersection of criminal psychology, law, and literature.
JT's bestselling true crime books include:
Devil in The Darkness: True Story of Serial Killer ISRAEL KEYES
The Country Boy Killer: The True Story of Serial Killer Cody Legebokoff
In Colder Blood: True Story of the Walker Family Murder as depicted in Truman Capote’s, In Cold Blood
Deadly Deception: True Story of Tampa Serial Killer, Bobby Joe Long
Death Row Romeo: The True Story of Serial Killer Oscar Ray Bolin
The Vampire Next Door: True Story of the Vampire Rapist and Serial Killer
JT's bestselling true crime books include:
Devil in The Darkness: True Story of Serial Killer ISRAEL KEYES
The Country Boy Killer: The True Story of Serial Killer Cody Legebokoff
In Colder Blood: True Story of the Walker Family Murder as depicted in Truman Capote’s, In Cold Blood
Deadly Deception: True Story of Tampa Serial Killer, Bobby Joe Long
Death Row Romeo: The True Story of Serial Killer Oscar Ray Bolin
The Vampire Next Door: True Story of the Vampire Rapist and Serial Killer
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January 1, 2018
Excellent true crime reporting
JT Hunter is a well-respected author who doesn't stint on his research. The result is a well-written book that tells the story of serial killer Bobby Joe Long.
Long was a nice-looking and charming young man who found it easy to get unsuspecting young women into his car. Often that was the last mistake they ever made. Then again, he wasn't averse to forcing them into his car.
The savagery of his murders created a state of terror for the women and girls in the Tampa area. Police worked long hours looking for a lead, any indication of a direction to apprehend the killer before more victims were claimed. That lead came when Long abducted a 17-year-old girl and raped her for 24 hours before releasing her.
WARNING: Graphic (uncensored) crime scene photos
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JT Hunter is a well-respected author who doesn't stint on his research. The result is a well-written book that tells the story of serial killer Bobby Joe Long.
Long was a nice-looking and charming young man who found it easy to get unsuspecting young women into his car. Often that was the last mistake they ever made. Then again, he wasn't averse to forcing them into his car.
The savagery of his murders created a state of terror for the women and girls in the Tampa area. Police worked long hours looking for a lead, any indication of a direction to apprehend the killer before more victims were claimed. That lead came when Long abducted a 17-year-old girl and raped her for 24 hours before releasing her.
WARNING: Graphic (uncensored) crime scene photos
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May 30, 2020
Very confronting.
Very gripping and well written. The author has a keen insight into what makes the people in this true story tick. The killer is cold and relentless, with no empathy for his victims at all. The murders are described truthfully and graphically. There are some murder scene photos which are extremely confronting, and sad. I feel that they are a necessary part of this book, as they show, in grim detail, the cruel lengths to which this monster was prepared to go to. A must for fans of true crime.
Very gripping and well written. The author has a keen insight into what makes the people in this true story tick. The killer is cold and relentless, with no empathy for his victims at all. The murders are described truthfully and graphically. There are some murder scene photos which are extremely confronting, and sad. I feel that they are a necessary part of this book, as they show, in grim detail, the cruel lengths to which this monster was prepared to go to. A must for fans of true crime.
September 10, 2019
A straightforward account of the crimes of Bobby Joe Long, who was acknowledged by Bundy as "potentially bigger than himself. It's a quick read without a lot of fluff. The first half details the heinous crimes (along with graphic pictures) he committed. The latter half of the book explores the criminal proceedings and aftermath.
Worth a read if you like true crime stories.
Worth a read if you like true crime stories.
December 6, 2022
I absolutely love this book. The way he writes is great. I read alot about serial killers and more times than not, there's added fluff or things get drawn out. JT's writing is straight to the details and facts of the case. I look forward to reading more of his work!
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January 12, 2018
Great quick read.
The determination and strength of the living victim in this case is to be admired. The detectives and prosecution teams did an excellent job. Very good read.
The determination and strength of the living victim in this case is to be admired. The detectives and prosecution teams did an excellent job. Very good read.
February 21, 2018
Good story
February 28, 2018
Interesting book
The book had me from start to finish I never wanted to stop reading it. It's a wow book. Ok
The book had me from start to finish I never wanted to stop reading it. It's a wow book. Ok
March 14, 2018
Don’t read this book alone!
If nothing else, the reader will be more mindful of locking doors, taking walks with friends, and always be more aware of their surroundings.
If nothing else, the reader will be more mindful of locking doors, taking walks with friends, and always be more aware of their surroundings.
December 15, 2019
This book is written by authors with a superiority complex!
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