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No, Pete Townshend: The Kids Aren't Alright 3
No, Pete Townshend: The Kids Aren't Alright 3 takes a look at 17 cases of juveniles committing murder plus one bonus chapter. The final chapter has us answering a question by looking at three cases of very young juveniles conspiring to commit murder. The 17 chapters include: Aaron Campbell, Daniel Petric, Devin Moore, Roderick Farrell, Nicholas Browning, Kenneth Bartley, David Brom, Catherine & Curtis Jones, Will Cornick, Jesse Pomeroy, Clementine Barnabet, Sandy Charles, Shirley Wolf and Cindy Collier, Sheldry Topp, Robert Tulloch & James Parker, Kim Edwards & Lucas Markham, and Morgan Geyser & Anissa Weier. The bonus chapter is on John Miller. The book ends with a new feature that we are rolling out. It is called Ripped from the Headlines. With each new book in the series, we will be looking at a few cases that we ordinarily might pass on because a murder was not committed. These are short chapters where the cases (at least in this book) are still ongoing.
134 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 11, 2019
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June 2, 2019
Heartbreaking and frightening
These stories are heartbreaking because of the wasted lives, both those of the victims and those of the killers who are, after all, children.
At the same time, it is very frightening to think that a child, perhaps your child, is capable and willing to commit cold-blooded murder.
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These stories are heartbreaking because of the wasted lives, both those of the victims and those of the killers who are, after all, children.
At the same time, it is very frightening to think that a child, perhaps your child, is capable and willing to commit cold-blooded murder.
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November 1, 2019
I read this book via an Amazon KINDLE Unlimited download.
While I’ve become quite a voracious reviewer of Christian books with about 45% of the books reviewed belonging to this genre. I still love reading True Crime, especially those regarding murders. This on the surface might seem to be somewhat contradictory reading books which are totally opposite from each other. The thing is, the more I read/review Christian books, the more intrigued I’ve become in wanting to know what has driven these individuals to go against the commandment of THOU SHALL NOT KILL. There’s even a deeper desire in wanting to gain knowledge of what has driven kids, children who are in their teens or even younger to commit such a heinous act despite their apparent innocence of being that young.
In their third outing, Les and Tristan MacDonald have once again have presented their readers, devotees of True Crime books another collection of juveniles committing murders which in some cases matching those committed by adults. Their stories, as usual, are well researched; the writing grabs and holds a reader’s attention as they have taken into the actual commission of the murder, the trial, and ultimate conviction. The addition of color photos of all those connected to the murder puts a human face on individuals who usually have just their names mentioned.
For having given their readers, including myself an insightful, captivating reading experience, I’ve given the authors 5 STARS for their endeavor here.
While I’ve become quite a voracious reviewer of Christian books with about 45% of the books reviewed belonging to this genre. I still love reading True Crime, especially those regarding murders. This on the surface might seem to be somewhat contradictory reading books which are totally opposite from each other. The thing is, the more I read/review Christian books, the more intrigued I’ve become in wanting to know what has driven these individuals to go against the commandment of THOU SHALL NOT KILL. There’s even a deeper desire in wanting to gain knowledge of what has driven kids, children who are in their teens or even younger to commit such a heinous act despite their apparent innocence of being that young.
In their third outing, Les and Tristan MacDonald have once again have presented their readers, devotees of True Crime books another collection of juveniles committing murders which in some cases matching those committed by adults. Their stories, as usual, are well researched; the writing grabs and holds a reader’s attention as they have taken into the actual commission of the murder, the trial, and ultimate conviction. The addition of color photos of all those connected to the murder puts a human face on individuals who usually have just their names mentioned.
For having given their readers, including myself an insightful, captivating reading experience, I’ve given the authors 5 STARS for their endeavor here.
March 23, 2020
Familiar & Unfamiliar Youthful Killers
Mentally unbalanced / unstable is the nicest thing you can say about some of these killers. Cold & callous are other apt descriptors. A couple acted with depraved indifference, especially considering the age and size of their victims. There were young family annihilators, but their reasoning and methods varied. Some try to evade the law though some never got that far in their planning. An anthology about teen killers isn't complete without at least one school shooter.
A couple abused youth I felt sorry for. They served the longest sentences. Expect to go back in time to encounter some ruthless vicious child monsters. I really enjoyed the new feature Ripped-From-the-Headlines. I liked these "Befores" as well as, getting justice for the "Afters".
I definitely recommend this entire series. I have already begun Book 4.
Mentally unbalanced / unstable is the nicest thing you can say about some of these killers. Cold & callous are other apt descriptors. A couple acted with depraved indifference, especially considering the age and size of their victims. There were young family annihilators, but their reasoning and methods varied. Some try to evade the law though some never got that far in their planning. An anthology about teen killers isn't complete without at least one school shooter.
A couple abused youth I felt sorry for. They served the longest sentences. Expect to go back in time to encounter some ruthless vicious child monsters. I really enjoyed the new feature Ripped-From-the-Headlines. I liked these "Befores" as well as, getting justice for the "Afters".
I definitely recommend this entire series. I have already begun Book 4.
August 14, 2019
They're getting younger and younger
The MacDonald's write really intriguing anthologies of true crime based on different themes. This newest addition to their kids who kill books was as good as the rest. Stories from different countries and eras are presented. As always, glossy colored photos accompany each short chapter. They publish them soon after writing so the cases are usually very up to date. I recommend their books to all true crime fans.
The MacDonald's write really intriguing anthologies of true crime based on different themes. This newest addition to their kids who kill books was as good as the rest. Stories from different countries and eras are presented. As always, glossy colored photos accompany each short chapter. They publish them soon after writing so the cases are usually very up to date. I recommend their books to all true crime fans.
May 14, 2021
Kids kill, what is happening?
Straight to the point of the cases. No frills, just excellent reporting. With each case, you are left wondering, What is happening with our kids. Have we just been better documented cases? Has it been like this all along?
Fascinating cases from all over.
It would be nice to have an answer.
Straight to the point of the cases. No frills, just excellent reporting. With each case, you are left wondering, What is happening with our kids. Have we just been better documented cases? Has it been like this all along?
Fascinating cases from all over.
It would be nice to have an answer.
August 10, 2019
This book is very interesting
I enjoyed this book ! It is mind blowing to me the ages of some of the killers! Another thing I liked about this book was how the author put in his two cents in regards to the crime or criminals
I enjoyed this book ! It is mind blowing to me the ages of some of the killers! Another thing I liked about this book was how the author put in his two cents in regards to the crime or criminals
May 26, 2020
Forgot to review this book which I got through my kindle unlimited subscription. Read this one about 2 weeks ago but one problem.... I forgot what I´ve read. Oops.
I know it was decent though so 3 stars
I know it was decent though so 3 stars
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