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Abductions: A collection of True Crime
An anthology of True Crime
An investigative look at some of the most heinous abductions and murders of the past century.
HOLLY BOBO
Holly Bobo had the brightest of futures. She had everything a young woman could ask for; a great circle of friends, a devoted boyfriend and a loving family. Growing up in the tiny town of Darden, Tennessee, she was involved in church where she sang like an angel every Sunday. She was the first cousin of country singer Whitney Duncan so the talent for entertainment was in the genes. But the blonde girl with the angelic smile wanted to serve people first hand so she enrolled in the nursing program at the University of Tennessee. Up until April 13th, 2011, the 20 year old’s life could not be better
On April 13th, 2011, everything changed.
THE KIDNAPPING OF CHARLES LINDBERGH JR
On March 1, 1932, Charles Lindbergh Jr. was taken from his bedroom, killed, and dumped in some nearby woods. All without anyone inside the house hearing a single peep. It was a case that griped the entire nation, and baffled many for years.
Although one man was charged and executed for the crime, well into the 21st century many still doubt he acted alone. While many modern investigators continue to try to piece the events of that eventful night together to discover the truth, whether we will ever know truly what happened that evening remains to be seen.
The crime would touch a fear lurking in every parent: somehow, without warning or reason, their child would be taken from them. Never to return.
This is what happened that night...
THE CLEVELAND KIDNAPPINGS
Ariel Castro kidnapped and imprisoned three girls between the years 2003-2013. He kept all three captive in his house on a residential street in Cleveland, Ohio where he raped and tortured them. Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus were held until May 6, 2013. Berry escaped with her six-year-old daughter and was able to call the police. The other girls were rescued, and Castro was arrested within a matter of hours.
THE KIDNAPPING OF BOBBY GREENLEASE
The story of Bobby Greenlease is that of a tragedy. This young boy was taken from the one place a child should always feel safe; a school. The heart of the collective world was shattered while witnessing the terrible, sickening events that were unfolding. Only monsters could do such terrible things. Who would do this? How could someone stoop to this level? Most importantly, why would someone resort to this? In 1950's rural America, crimes like this just didn’t happen. The turmoil that would ensue after this horrible act is one of confusion, betrayal, and heart sinking results. An innocent boy was gone much too soon, and two senseless criminals were gone much too late.
THE MCKAY KIDNAPPING
The McKay kidnapping is one of Britain’s most notorious cases of kidnap and, perhaps, murder. The story itself is interesting enough- it involves mistaken identity, lords and ladies, newspaper magnates and mystery. But the story of how two brothers were punished for the crime, despite a body not having been found (and not ever found to this day), is what sets this case apart.
An investigative look at some of the most heinous abductions and murders of the past century.
HOLLY BOBO
Holly Bobo had the brightest of futures. She had everything a young woman could ask for; a great circle of friends, a devoted boyfriend and a loving family. Growing up in the tiny town of Darden, Tennessee, she was involved in church where she sang like an angel every Sunday. She was the first cousin of country singer Whitney Duncan so the talent for entertainment was in the genes. But the blonde girl with the angelic smile wanted to serve people first hand so she enrolled in the nursing program at the University of Tennessee. Up until April 13th, 2011, the 20 year old’s life could not be better
On April 13th, 2011, everything changed.
THE KIDNAPPING OF CHARLES LINDBERGH JR
On March 1, 1932, Charles Lindbergh Jr. was taken from his bedroom, killed, and dumped in some nearby woods. All without anyone inside the house hearing a single peep. It was a case that griped the entire nation, and baffled many for years.
Although one man was charged and executed for the crime, well into the 21st century many still doubt he acted alone. While many modern investigators continue to try to piece the events of that eventful night together to discover the truth, whether we will ever know truly what happened that evening remains to be seen.
The crime would touch a fear lurking in every parent: somehow, without warning or reason, their child would be taken from them. Never to return.
This is what happened that night...
THE CLEVELAND KIDNAPPINGS
Ariel Castro kidnapped and imprisoned three girls between the years 2003-2013. He kept all three captive in his house on a residential street in Cleveland, Ohio where he raped and tortured them. Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus were held until May 6, 2013. Berry escaped with her six-year-old daughter and was able to call the police. The other girls were rescued, and Castro was arrested within a matter of hours.
THE KIDNAPPING OF BOBBY GREENLEASE
The story of Bobby Greenlease is that of a tragedy. This young boy was taken from the one place a child should always feel safe; a school. The heart of the collective world was shattered while witnessing the terrible, sickening events that were unfolding. Only monsters could do such terrible things. Who would do this? How could someone stoop to this level? Most importantly, why would someone resort to this? In 1950's rural America, crimes like this just didn’t happen. The turmoil that would ensue after this horrible act is one of confusion, betrayal, and heart sinking results. An innocent boy was gone much too soon, and two senseless criminals were gone much too late.
THE MCKAY KIDNAPPING
The McKay kidnapping is one of Britain’s most notorious cases of kidnap and, perhaps, murder. The story itself is interesting enough- it involves mistaken identity, lords and ladies, newspaper magnates and mystery. But the story of how two brothers were punished for the crime, despite a body not having been found (and not ever found to this day), is what sets this case apart.
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Published January 7, 2019
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July 21, 2020
Good mix of stories.
Various stories, from older times to more recent. That includes The Cleveland kidnapping. Very interesting to see how investigations changed over the years.
Various stories, from older times to more recent. That includes The Cleveland kidnapping. Very interesting to see how investigations changed over the years.
November 21, 2021
I love this & I can't wait for more.
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I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So i gave it a 5 Stars.
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