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Crimescape #4
MOM: The Killer
Over a period of fourteen years all of her children, one was just nineteen days old, died suddenly while in her exclusive care. One by one, each baby died a quiet and mysterious death while everyone around her, friends, family, neighbors, doctors and police seemed powerless to stop it. She showed up at the funerals, the image of a broken-hearted, caring mother who seemed overwhelmed by unexplainable events. But some believed she had systematically murdered her nine children and then tried to convince others that it was some sort of genetic curse on her family. A stunning tale of denial, neglect, and murders unsolved. "Mom: The Killer" is one of the most bizarre and unique cases in the history of American justice.
Mark Gado was a detective with the City of New Rochelle Police Department in New York for the twenty-nine years and also a federal agent assigned to a D.E.A. Task Force from 1997 to 1999. During that assignment, he received the International Award of Honor in New Orleans, LA. Mark was named Investigator of the Year 2000 and received dozens of other awards and commendations during his long police career.
Mark Gado’s first book, titled "Killer Priest: The Crimes, Trial, and Execution of Father Hans Schmid" was published by Praeger in March, 2006. "Killer Priest" is the terrifying true story of the only Catholic priest in American history to be executed for murder. His second book, Death Row Women: Murder, Justice, and the New York Press, was published by Praeger in November, 2007.
As a writer for over twenty years, his award-winning work has appeared in numerous publications and websites, including truTV’s Crime Library.
Mark Gado was a detective with the City of New Rochelle Police Department in New York for the twenty-nine years and also a federal agent assigned to a D.E.A. Task Force from 1997 to 1999. During that assignment, he received the International Award of Honor in New Orleans, LA. Mark was named Investigator of the Year 2000 and received dozens of other awards and commendations during his long police career.
Mark Gado’s first book, titled "Killer Priest: The Crimes, Trial, and Execution of Father Hans Schmid" was published by Praeger in March, 2006. "Killer Priest" is the terrifying true story of the only Catholic priest in American history to be executed for murder. His second book, Death Row Women: Murder, Justice, and the New York Press, was published by Praeger in November, 2007.
As a writer for over twenty years, his award-winning work has appeared in numerous publications and websites, including truTV’s Crime Library.
- GenresTrue CrimeNonfiction
72 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2011
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
August 29, 2012
A 90-page true crime story about a sadistic woman whose 9 children were murdered over 14 years. All presumably done by her.
I am fascinated by true crime, serial killers, all non-fiction crimeapalooza books. This one caught my attention because of the horrendous nature of its subject.
It was incredibly disappointed, it might as well have been a short news article instead. It wasn't in-depth at all, a mere 2-3 pages was spent on each murdered child from birth to death. I was hoping for more of a real story, history of her childhood, life of the kids, analysis of her.. and it just wasn't there.
If you come across the book for free or super cheap, like I did, it wouldn't be bad to page through while waiting for an appointment or a short commute.
I am fascinated by true crime, serial killers, all non-fiction crimeapalooza books. This one caught my attention because of the horrendous nature of its subject.
It was incredibly disappointed, it might as well have been a short news article instead. It wasn't in-depth at all, a mere 2-3 pages was spent on each murdered child from birth to death. I was hoping for more of a real story, history of her childhood, life of the kids, analysis of her.. and it just wasn't there.
If you come across the book for free or super cheap, like I did, it wouldn't be bad to page through while waiting for an appointment or a short commute.
July 26, 2018
Good info, poor story
Mark Gado took a shot at a story to begin this book, but I don't feel like it quite hit for me. It felt choppy and out of place. As for the information given in the crime, that was much more interesting. I just wish there had been a little more information given. All the major topics were touched on crime, trial, incarceration), but the details felt scant.
Mark Gado took a shot at a story to begin this book, but I don't feel like it quite hit for me. It felt choppy and out of place. As for the information given in the crime, that was much more interesting. I just wish there had been a little more information given. All the major topics were touched on crime, trial, incarceration), but the details felt scant.
May 15, 2012
Not quite as in-depth as I would have liked but okay. I wish I hadn't paid 3 bucks for it! Won't make that mistake again, promise! MSBP has always fascinated me, probably because I can't comprehend it, and this case was the first one I ever heard about as a young woman so that is why I paid $3!
As I've said for many years; you need a license to fish, hunt, drive (and a different license for each vehicle you drive), pilot a plane or boat, build things, cut hair, practice law or medicine but any idiot (or monster) can have kids! Go figure!
As I've said for many years; you need a license to fish, hunt, drive (and a different license for each vehicle you drive), pilot a plane or boat, build things, cut hair, practice law or medicine but any idiot (or monster) can have kids! Go figure!
March 8, 2012
Very sad and disturbing. It amazes me that a mother could do such a thing.
June 28, 2012
Detailed account but does not really explain why Tinning killed her children. A more thorough examination of her past might shed more light on her behavior.
August 22, 2012
really some crazy ass people out there!
November 7, 2014
Quick read
not bad, read through this in about an hour. sad for all the babies affected by this woman and her actions.
not bad, read through this in about an hour. sad for all the babies affected by this woman and her actions.
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