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Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka: The Horrific True Story Behind Canada's Ken and Barbie Killers
Abduction. Rape. Murder. Multiple assaults. Three dead teenage girls. A pair of criminals. But which one was the killer? This graphic account of convicted killers, Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, shows that in some relationships, neither party is the “better half.” Both halves of this Canadian couple add up to one evil story. A story too shocking to believe, but the truth, especially true crime, is all too often stranger and more gruesomely horrific than any mere work of fiction. Weaving a tale of innocent victims who were terrorized, sexually assaulted, and murdered, this true-crime thriller details the crimes and takes an in-depth look at the perpetrators. Criminal profilers have found when killers work in tandem; often, they are designated as the “leader” and the “follower.” Readers are invited to draw their own conclusions as to which one of the deadly duo was the manipulator and who was being manipulated. Dubbed the “Ken and Barbie Killers” by the media, Paul and Karla's pink dream house became a place of nightmares. Get a copy today and discover the shocking confession that causes their world to fall apart like a house of cards and reveals that this “perfect couple” is, in fact, perfectly evil.
121 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 18, 2018
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Ryan Becker
39 books81 followersRyan Becker is a True Crime author who started his writing journey in late 2016. Like many of you, he loves to explore the process of how individuals turn their darkest fantasies into a reality.
Ryan has always had a passion for storytelling. So, writing is the best output for him to combine his fascination with psychology and true crime. It is Ryan’s goal for his readers to experience the full immersion with the dark reality of the world just like how he used to do it in his younger days.
Now with his small team, Ryan wishes to push the storytelling even further with other passionate writers and together they can leave a mark on the reader with their various storytelling styles.
To reach out or just to say hi you can email him at Ryanbecker@ryanbeckerwrites.com.
Ryan has always had a passion for storytelling. So, writing is the best output for him to combine his fascination with psychology and true crime. It is Ryan’s goal for his readers to experience the full immersion with the dark reality of the world just like how he used to do it in his younger days.
Now with his small team, Ryan wishes to push the storytelling even further with other passionate writers and together they can leave a mark on the reader with their various storytelling styles.
To reach out or just to say hi you can email him at Ryanbecker@ryanbeckerwrites.com.
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September 13, 2018
An account of the crimes of Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo - the so called Ken and Barbie Killers. Paul Bernardo was already active as the Scarborough Rapist before he met and married Homolka. Apparently when the two met, it was a match made in Hell. Though she claimed to be a victim in court to get what is arguably one of the most sweet plea deals ever, it is evident from the video tapes they made, that she was actively involved in raping, torturing and encouraging Bernardo in his crimes. As to who committed the murders, both claim the other did - not that it should matter - they both committed horrific crimes - even raping and murdering Karla's younger sister - her virginity being Karla's GIFT to Bernardo. It is repulsive. Anyway, this book is very informative and covers more current info than other books on the subject I have read
August 24, 2018
Growing up, what girl doesn’t remember playing with her friends Barbara Millicent Roberts and Kenneth Carson. If these names don’t sound familiar, let’s called them the Barbie and Ken dolls they had back then. But this pair of horrific murderers, Karla Homolka [Barbie] and Paul Bernardo [Ken], might have seemed to appear to be sweet and innocent, were actually quite ingenious as they attacked and killed their victims.
This pair, like their doll counterparts who shared a dream, had a dream house; but theirs became the site where their heinous crimes took place. While one of them had been the Machiavelli and other was its puppet perpetrating the actual manslaughters.
Like the television series “You Are There” (1953-1971) hosted by Walter Cronkite which showed reenactments of historical events; this book, by Ryan Becker and Nancy Veysey, pulls their readers into the midst of the deplorable details of their actions, and gets visualized by the painstaking manner in which the book has been written.
The story of the escapades of these individuals shows that the truth ofttimes be far more unbelievable than any fictional murder novel one can read. Their murders might have continued if it hadn’t been for an event which caused their world to come plummeting down.
What was this crucial event? What are the details of this series of evil deeds committed by this pair? Curiosity had killed the cat, and it had been satisfaction that brought it back. So, if your curiosity has been aroused regarding this pair and their story, the only way is to get a copy of this book. My curiosity had gotten satisfied, which is why I’ve given this book 5 STARS.
This pair, like their doll counterparts who shared a dream, had a dream house; but theirs became the site where their heinous crimes took place. While one of them had been the Machiavelli and other was its puppet perpetrating the actual manslaughters.
Like the television series “You Are There” (1953-1971) hosted by Walter Cronkite which showed reenactments of historical events; this book, by Ryan Becker and Nancy Veysey, pulls their readers into the midst of the deplorable details of their actions, and gets visualized by the painstaking manner in which the book has been written.
The story of the escapades of these individuals shows that the truth ofttimes be far more unbelievable than any fictional murder novel one can read. Their murders might have continued if it hadn’t been for an event which caused their world to come plummeting down.
What was this crucial event? What are the details of this series of evil deeds committed by this pair? Curiosity had killed the cat, and it had been satisfaction that brought it back. So, if your curiosity has been aroused regarding this pair and their story, the only way is to get a copy of this book. My curiosity had gotten satisfied, which is why I’ve given this book 5 STARS.
August 26, 2018
Chilling True Crime Thriller
This is the true story of two sick, twisted individuals known as the Men and Barbie Killers namely Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. This horrible series of crimes took place over 25 years ago in Canada. Paul and Karla were a young couple who weren't satisfied with normal sex. Paul had the proclivity of liking to rape young female virgins. In order to keep Paul and herself happy, Karla got her younger sister drunk and drugged up and they raped her while filming it. Something went wrong and the sister died. Unfortunately the police and parents believed Karla's story that it was accidental so no investigation was performed. This gave Paul and Karla an unknown feeling of power so they together kidnapped raped and murdered two more teenage girls. But like all criminals they stupidly filmed these events which would be their ultimate downfall. Paul got too greedy and was arrested and Karla ended up trying to put the blame fully on Paul. This true crime is so disgusting that you will think it could only be a Hollywood movie. Ryan Becker as always does an outstanding job of covering this unusual case of two sick individuals who inflicted their twisted ideas on innocent young girls. This is a must read for true crime aficionados.
This is the true story of two sick, twisted individuals known as the Men and Barbie Killers namely Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. This horrible series of crimes took place over 25 years ago in Canada. Paul and Karla were a young couple who weren't satisfied with normal sex. Paul had the proclivity of liking to rape young female virgins. In order to keep Paul and herself happy, Karla got her younger sister drunk and drugged up and they raped her while filming it. Something went wrong and the sister died. Unfortunately the police and parents believed Karla's story that it was accidental so no investigation was performed. This gave Paul and Karla an unknown feeling of power so they together kidnapped raped and murdered two more teenage girls. But like all criminals they stupidly filmed these events which would be their ultimate downfall. Paul got too greedy and was arrested and Karla ended up trying to put the blame fully on Paul. This true crime is so disgusting that you will think it could only be a Hollywood movie. Ryan Becker as always does an outstanding job of covering this unusual case of two sick individuals who inflicted their twisted ideas on innocent young girls. This is a must read for true crime aficionados.
June 4, 2020
Just finished reading the kindle book “PAUL BERNARDO AND KARLA HOMOLKA: THE KEN AND BARBIE KILLERS” by RYAN BECKER & NANCY VEYSEY. I read this book while listening to the audible version narrated by MELISSA SHELDON. Abduction. Rape. Murder. Multiple assaults. Three dead teenage girls. A pair of criminals. But which one was the killer? This graphic account of convicted killers, Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, shows that in some relationships, neither party is the “better half.” Both halves of this Canadian couple add up to one evil story. A story too shocking to believe, but the truth, especially true crime, is all too often stranger and more gruesomely horrific than any mere work of fiction. Weaving a tale of innocent victims who were terrorized, sexually assaulted, and murdered, this true-crime thriller details the crimes and takes an in-depth look at the perpetrators. Criminal profilers have found when killers work in tandem; often, they are designated as the “leader” and the “follower.” Readers are invited to draw their own conclusions as to which one of the deadly duo was the manipulator and who was being manipulated. Dubbed the “Ken and Barbie Killers” by the media, Paul and Karla's pink dream house became a place of nightmares.
April 19, 2022
🌟🌟/5
Unfortunately, the authors of this book tried to sensationalize the already atrocious crimes of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. It felt like a reading an essay a 6th grader wrote, which drastically took away from the true horror and severity of the crimes.The "creative freedom" taken at the beginning of most chapters made it seem like the authors couldn't decided between doing true crime or fiction based on true crime 🙄
The flow of the book was poor. It bounced all over the place as if the authors each wrote random sections and played 52 card pickup with them. It had numerous redundancies and grammatical mistakes. This book should have been about 2/3 of its actual length if not for invented scenarios and pointless repetition.
I gave it two stars rather than one because it did included a couple of facts I wasn't originally aware regarding the case at the end. If you're a true crime addict these killers are definitely ones to study - just don't use this book as your first resource.
Unfortunately, the authors of this book tried to sensationalize the already atrocious crimes of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. It felt like a reading an essay a 6th grader wrote, which drastically took away from the true horror and severity of the crimes.The "creative freedom" taken at the beginning of most chapters made it seem like the authors couldn't decided between doing true crime or fiction based on true crime 🙄
The flow of the book was poor. It bounced all over the place as if the authors each wrote random sections and played 52 card pickup with them. It had numerous redundancies and grammatical mistakes. This book should have been about 2/3 of its actual length if not for invented scenarios and pointless repetition.
I gave it two stars rather than one because it did included a couple of facts I wasn't originally aware regarding the case at the end. If you're a true crime addict these killers are definitely ones to study - just don't use this book as your first resource.
September 3, 2018
Great writing about horrible serial killers
If you are interested in learning about any killers, then Ryan Becker does a good job of showing you about them!
I have read about Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka before, but Ryan fills in parts that I had not read before. I, even, enjoyed the CI he put into the story, it was like you were seeing what the people's thoughts might have been! The addition of the Robert Berdello story at the end was a good addition. I didn't know, really, anything much about him.
Thank you for this book, Ryan!
If you are interested in learning about any killers, then Ryan Becker does a good job of showing you about them!
I have read about Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka before, but Ryan fills in parts that I had not read before. I, even, enjoyed the CI he put into the story, it was like you were seeing what the people's thoughts might have been! The addition of the Robert Berdello story at the end was a good addition. I didn't know, really, anything much about him.
Thank you for this book, Ryan!
January 8, 2021
Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka: The Horrific True Story Behind Canada's Ken and Barbie Killers (Real Crime By Real Killers Book 7) was another good true crime read by Ryan Becker and Nancy Veysey. This book follows the pair through multiple assaults and the death of three teenage girls. Both parties are evil with no clear determination on who the actual killer is. This was another good true crime story.
November 3, 2024
the crimes of paul bernardo and karla homolka from st catharines ontario paul was the scarbrough rapist they were charged with killing karlas sister tammy and 2 other girls which they video taped the assaults when the tapes could not be found karla made a deal with the prosection that was known as the deal with the devil with her only getting 12 years in jail for her crimes and she testified against her husband paul
August 24, 2018
Fast read
This is a very short account of some of the crimes committed by killer couple Karla and Paul Bernardo. Two people who, separately, might not have gone as far as murder. But together, they fed off each other's depravity and in doing so, three innocent lives (that we know of) were lost.
This is a very short account of some of the crimes committed by killer couple Karla and Paul Bernardo. Two people who, separately, might not have gone as far as murder. But together, they fed off each other's depravity and in doing so, three innocent lives (that we know of) were lost.
August 25, 2018
GOODREAD
Mr. Becker, I really enjoy reading true crime and serial killer books. I always seem to find your and Nancy's very readable. You can tell it is well researched and written so the reader can follow it. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys true crime. I learned some new things in your subject that I never knew.
Mr. Becker, I really enjoy reading true crime and serial killer books. I always seem to find your and Nancy's very readable. You can tell it is well researched and written so the reader can follow it. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys true crime. I learned some new things in your subject that I never knew.
August 25, 2018
Leaves you wondering why
I was completely caught off guard by this story. The more I read the more I could not believe what Karla had done, as well as what they did together. This one left me baffled, she played the system to the fullest. Still shaking my head asking why.
I was completely caught off guard by this story. The more I read the more I could not believe what Karla had done, as well as what they did together. This one left me baffled, she played the system to the fullest. Still shaking my head asking why.
September 4, 2018
The Ken and Barbie were a sick couple who killed young girls including her younger sister. It is sickening she is out of prison and he could be paroled anytime.
This is a quick read on their crimes. Pictures of the crime scene would make it better.
This is a quick read on their crimes. Pictures of the crime scene would make it better.
September 6, 2018
A look at the dark side of humanity
The author reviews 2 cases of totally depraved people who liked and tortured for the joy of it. Yours eyes will be opened to crimes that you thought could never happen
The author reviews 2 cases of totally depraved people who liked and tortured for the joy of it. Yours eyes will be opened to crimes that you thought could never happen
February 18, 2021
Good book
The author did a good job with the story, concise and informative without becoming bogged down in unnecessary details.
I personally think they should both be locked away for their natural lives, the epitome of evil.
Very interesting and definitely worth the read.
The author did a good job with the story, concise and informative without becoming bogged down in unnecessary details.
I personally think they should both be locked away for their natural lives, the epitome of evil.
Very interesting and definitely worth the read.
September 4, 2018
Ok
This was ok for what it is but I guess was not for, knowing. It was all true got more than I expected.
This was ok for what it is but I guess was not for, knowing. It was all true got more than I expected.
September 6, 2018
A brutal Ken and Barbie
It was a brutal read that leaves the reader wanting better justice from the law. But the law had made a plea agreement.
It was a brutal read that leaves the reader wanting better justice from the law. But the law had made a plea agreement.
September 7, 2018
A quick read about a sickening couple who enjoyed torture and murder.
March 13, 2020
Mistakes rampant throughout but interesting
Mistake on P. 76 where author brings up the crushing of Halothane, a gas. St. Catharines is also misspelled (St. Catherines)
Mistake on P. 76 where author brings up the crushing of Halothane, a gas. St. Catharines is also misspelled (St. Catherines)
January 15, 2023
Interesting read. Some sick people in the world.
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