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I Just Wanted To Kill: 15 True Crime Cases
Why did mass murderer Marc Lépine hate feminists so much? What happened to the people who went missing on the prairies of the Old West? Why did Paul Denyer "just want to kill"?
Discover the stories behind some of the most shocking murders in true crime history, in this authoritative yet accessible volume, brimming with 15 sinister true crime cases from around the globe. The author digs deep into every case to understand the reasons why seemingly ordinary people become murderers, and examines the social and political context behind the stories. I Just Wanted To Kill doesn’t flinch away from the harrowing detail but approaches every victim with sensitivity, and every murderer with curiosity and insight.
Discover the stories behind some of the most shocking murders in true crime history, in this authoritative yet accessible volume, brimming with 15 sinister true crime cases from around the globe. The author digs deep into every case to understand the reasons why seemingly ordinary people become murderers, and examines the social and political context behind the stories. I Just Wanted To Kill doesn’t flinch away from the harrowing detail but approaches every victim with sensitivity, and every murderer with curiosity and insight.
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331 pages, ebook
Published August 2, 2021
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About the author
Prash Ganendran
12 books8 followersPrash Ganendran is a British investigative researcher and writer. From the time he first stumbled across a book on Jack the Ripper in his local library as a child, he has been captivated by mysteries - and not just the morbid kind!
One of his previous jobs as a Cisco Network Engineer took him to some notorious high security prisons, including one housing Suffolk Strangler Steve Wright, further sparking his interest in true crime. His experience in fraud investigation also refined his critical thinking, troubleshooting, and evidence assessment skills: all vital for true crime analysis.
He is passionate about the psychological aspects of crime and understanding what factors create a killer. In his spare time, he enjoys visiting historic sites, photography, connecting with nature, and planning the perfect murder...
Visit https://prashganendran.com/
One of his previous jobs as a Cisco Network Engineer took him to some notorious high security prisons, including one housing Suffolk Strangler Steve Wright, further sparking his interest in true crime. His experience in fraud investigation also refined his critical thinking, troubleshooting, and evidence assessment skills: all vital for true crime analysis.
He is passionate about the psychological aspects of crime and understanding what factors create a killer. In his spare time, he enjoys visiting historic sites, photography, connecting with nature, and planning the perfect murder...
Visit https://prashganendran.com/
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November 20, 2021
Chilling Stories
Great book with many stories that leave one to imagine what the victims thought or felt prior to their death.
Great book with many stories that leave one to imagine what the victims thought or felt prior to their death.
October 26, 2021
Mainly historical TC, some unsolved
I'm not really into historical TC but this book was so well-written and researched that I am giving it five stars. Many of the cases remain unsolved and the author offers abundant theories to keep you thinking. I particularly enjoyed the chapter on the Zodiac. I would like to read a book by this author about more modern and obscure cases. Maybe I'll get my wish someday!
I'm not really into historical TC but this book was so well-written and researched that I am giving it five stars. Many of the cases remain unsolved and the author offers abundant theories to keep you thinking. I particularly enjoyed the chapter on the Zodiac. I would like to read a book by this author about more modern and obscure cases. Maybe I'll get my wish someday!
March 3, 2025
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Unlike many true crime writers, This author Does much better when it comes to clarity Grammar and editing. I do disagree with his views on gender dysmorphia, But he's entitled to his position. I like the fact that there are pictures included with the stories And I understand that his health is not good But I am hoping that he continues to write because I I enjoyed the book. As an avid reader , I, , , I Go through many many books every month So it's nice to find something that's clear concise and I certainly enjoy the backstories he has provided. Some true crime books are very very poorly written spelling grammar All kinds of awful things and it's very difficult to get through so this was this was nice for a change.
Unlike many true crime writers, This author Does much better when it comes to clarity Grammar and editing. I do disagree with his views on gender dysmorphia, But he's entitled to his position. I like the fact that there are pictures included with the stories And I understand that his health is not good But I am hoping that he continues to write because I I enjoyed the book. As an avid reader , I, , , I Go through many many books every month So it's nice to find something that's clear concise and I certainly enjoy the backstories he has provided. Some true crime books are very very poorly written spelling grammar All kinds of awful things and it's very difficult to get through so this was this was nice for a change.
February 12, 2022
So much to love about this true crime book! Mostly historical cases yet these are the hardest ones to research and write about which the author does a really good job of by providing useful info. Unsolved cases like the zodiac, mary phagan and bodom lake are covered in a plenitude of detail. It's a big descriptive, analytical, well written book so I recommend it to those with a serious love of true crime.
February 15, 2022
Highly detailed cases with loads of crime photos and intelligent analysis. The author Prash Ganendran is an engaging writer and superb researcher who specialises in telling the stories of both victim and killer, and unearthing cases that would otherwise remain buried in the vaults of true crime.
April 25, 2023
True crime
Not a bad review of true murders, some solved , some not. The more recent crimes were more interesting and better relayed than some of the older ones. Good fodder for true crime fans.
Not a bad review of true murders, some solved , some not. The more recent crimes were more interesting and better relayed than some of the older ones. Good fodder for true crime fans.
March 31, 2022
The title leads one to believe that it would be more firsthand accounts, interview-style. It's not. It's more like an intriguing history textbook.
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