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The Bayou Killer: Life of Serial Killer Ronald J. Dominique
We could swear some people are incapable of murdering another human being. Serial killer Ronald Dominique was also known as the Bayou killer was such a man. With an exterior that seems almost normal and some would say pitiful, this serial murderer was on a mission, not one anyone could have ever imagined...
Some killers are truly surprising to find. Ronald J. Dominique is one such killer. Read this book to find out about how he came to be one of the most terrible people to walk on this planet.
They say that the perpetrators of the very worst of deeds are often the people you’d least suspect. This was certainly true of Ted Bundy; he was a handsome, charming man whom many liked and respected. It was also true of accused Canadian serial killer Bruce McArthur, who had many friends and was well connected. No one expected that he might be capable of such violence. But then, what about Ronald Dominique?
Nobody expected such things from him, either—but for slightly different reasons. It wasn’t because Dominique was charming; he was generally considered ugly and uncouth. Nor was it because he had a good job and was well connected—he delivered pizza and worked as a meter reader. So why is it that no one suspected this man of doing such horrible things? Simply because he seemed too pathetic to pull them off.
To those who knew him, he was just a simpleton eking out a meager existence—but Ronald Dominique proved to be much smarter than anyone imagined. Ending the lives of 23 men and evading detection for over a decade, he became one of the most prolific serial killers on record.
In this book, we’ll explore the startlingly complex machinations of that warped mind. Dominique was a misfit who never quite fit into normal society. For the most part, he was ignored and sidelined. As this slovenly character delivered your pizza and read your meter, he didn’t merit a second glance. But as this book details, there was much more to this crazed killer than met the eye.
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Some killers are truly surprising to find. Ronald J. Dominique is one such killer. Read this book to find out about how he came to be one of the most terrible people to walk on this planet.
They say that the perpetrators of the very worst of deeds are often the people you’d least suspect. This was certainly true of Ted Bundy; he was a handsome, charming man whom many liked and respected. It was also true of accused Canadian serial killer Bruce McArthur, who had many friends and was well connected. No one expected that he might be capable of such violence. But then, what about Ronald Dominique?
Nobody expected such things from him, either—but for slightly different reasons. It wasn’t because Dominique was charming; he was generally considered ugly and uncouth. Nor was it because he had a good job and was well connected—he delivered pizza and worked as a meter reader. So why is it that no one suspected this man of doing such horrible things? Simply because he seemed too pathetic to pull them off.
To those who knew him, he was just a simpleton eking out a meager existence—but Ronald Dominique proved to be much smarter than anyone imagined. Ending the lives of 23 men and evading detection for over a decade, he became one of the most prolific serial killers on record.
In this book, we’ll explore the startlingly complex machinations of that warped mind. Dominique was a misfit who never quite fit into normal society. For the most part, he was ignored and sidelined. As this slovenly character delivered your pizza and read your meter, he didn’t merit a second glance. But as this book details, there was much more to this crazed killer than met the eye.
Read on your favorite devices such as Kindle, iPhone, iPad, Android cellular phone, tablet, laptop, or computer with Amazon's free reading Kindle App.
Scroll back up and click the BUY NOW button at the top right side of this page for an immediate download!
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66 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 13, 2018
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December 19, 2018
This was a quick 'n' dirty treatment of a very long series of murders in Louisiana. It left me with a lot of questions although it was a good introduction to the case. The book screeches to a halt at the point where they identify the killer using DNA, and there's no hint of what happened afterward. Guilty plea? Extended court battle? Lynching by outraged neighbors? What happened? The murders themselves were skimmed over pretty lightly in some places. Smith says there were more than 20 murders but stops at the 20th case. How many were there? Who were the others? What became of all those devastated families? Tell me more!
January 1, 2024
If he had ceased his killing spree right then and there, it’s possible that he might have drifted off the radar and never been caught. But as is so often the case with serial killers, his insatiable urge to dominate and kill more victims would spell his ultimate undoing.
Ronald J. Dominique was born in Thibodaux, Louisiana on January 9, 1961.
In a poor impoverished area, Ronald was gay and very flamboyant. When he finished high school, he came out. And he did not get the most welcoming reception.
Ronald was overweight. Also considered ugly and uncouth. He was a pizza delivery man, for Domino’s, and a meter reader.
Raped at least two men, at gunpoint, before his first arrest and subsequent incarceration. After all the gang rapes in prison, Ronald decided that he could not let his victims live to tell their tales.
Abducts, rapes, kills, and disposes of attractive young black men that he picks up at gay bars. Mostly drifters, hustlers, sex workers…
Dominique also lured straight black men by showing a photo of an attractive white woman and claiming that she’d like to have sex “with a guy like you.”
Leads slip through the fingers of law enforcement. Multiple autopsy errors and “oversights.”
The cops finally wise up to Dominique’s victimology. The key to discovering Dominique was calling on a local parole officer. One of his parolees had actually escaped Dominique’s clutches. And they begin to survey the population of those who had been recently paroled.
Dominique confessed to 23 murders and was sentenced to 8 consecutive life terms in prison.
Ronald J. Dominique was born in Thibodaux, Louisiana on January 9, 1961.
In a poor impoverished area, Ronald was gay and very flamboyant. When he finished high school, he came out. And he did not get the most welcoming reception.
Ronald was overweight. Also considered ugly and uncouth. He was a pizza delivery man, for Domino’s, and a meter reader.
Raped at least two men, at gunpoint, before his first arrest and subsequent incarceration. After all the gang rapes in prison, Ronald decided that he could not let his victims live to tell their tales.
Abducts, rapes, kills, and disposes of attractive young black men that he picks up at gay bars. Mostly drifters, hustlers, sex workers…
Dominique also lured straight black men by showing a photo of an attractive white woman and claiming that she’d like to have sex “with a guy like you.”
Leads slip through the fingers of law enforcement. Multiple autopsy errors and “oversights.”
The cops finally wise up to Dominique’s victimology. The key to discovering Dominique was calling on a local parole officer. One of his parolees had actually escaped Dominique’s clutches. And they begin to survey the population of those who had been recently paroled.
Dominique confessed to 23 murders and was sentenced to 8 consecutive life terms in prison.
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October 6, 2020Sick
I've never heard of this serial killer so I was really excited to dig into this book and find out who The Bayou Killer was , and I tell ya he is one sick puppy .. all true crime readers don't want to miss this one . Great writing and detailed . I love Jack Smith true crime books
I've never heard of this serial killer so I was really excited to dig into this book and find out who The Bayou Killer was , and I tell ya he is one sick puppy .. all true crime readers don't want to miss this one . Great writing and detailed . I love Jack Smith true crime books
July 14, 2019
A quick read, but bare bones.
April 23, 2022
Lacking something
I realize this is basically a short story but it just ended. No follow through with want happened after the killer was identified.
I realize this is basically a short story but it just ended. No follow through with want happened after the killer was identified.
June 19, 2025
Very explicit homosexual sex is discribed towards the very beginning of the book. It was completely unnecessary to include that in with the book. People want to read about the victim, the crime, and how the killer was caught. They don't want to know the sexual details of all the deviant things the killer bragged about doing to his victim before he killed him.
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