True Crime Audiobooks | Mystery, Thriller & Horror

When police told Karen Foster that her eighteen-year-old daughter, Bonnie Craig, had died in a hiking accident, she knew the pieces of the investigation just didn't add up. Bonnie would have never ditched her classes at the University of Alaska to go hiking. And she didn't drive-so how would she have reached McHugh Creek, miles outside of Anchorage, in the first place? Armed with little more than her own conviction, Karen set out to find the truth behind her daughter's death. After a long series of false leads and dead ends, it seemed the case would forever go unsolved. Then, after twelve years of public campaigning, private despair, and increasingly tense dealings with the detectives working the case, Karen received an e-mail that would change everything: the system, at long last, had produced a match for the unknown DNA in the case-from a man in a jail all the way across the country. Here is the chilling tale of a mother's unflagging fight to track down the monster who stole her daughter's life-and the battle to ensure that he, and others like him, would no longer be able to evade justice.

I.J. Schecter, Karen Foster (Author), Suzie Althens (Narrator)

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The Italian Squad: The True Story of the Immigrant Cops Who Fought the Rise of the Mafia

In Sicily, on March 12, 1909, four gunshots thundered in the night. Two men fled, and investigators soon discovered who they had killed: Giuseppe Petrosino, the legendary American detective whose exploits in New York were celebrated even in Italy. Veteran New York City journalist and historian Paul Moses explores the lives of the nationally celebrated detectives who followed in the slain Petrosino's footsteps as leaders of the New York City investigative squad: Anthony Vachris, Charles Corrao, and Michael Fiaschetti. Drawing on new primary sources such as private diaries, and city, state, and federal documents, this narrative history follows the Italian Squad across the first two decades of the twentieth century as its detectives battled increasingly powerful gangsters, political obstacles, and deeply ingrained prejudice against their own beloved Italian immigrant community. Vachris, Corrao, and Fiaschetti became, like Petrosino, famous for meting out tough justice to criminals who comprised the 'Black Hand.' Beyond trying to prevent horrific crimes-nighttime bombings, kidnappings that targeted children at play, shootings that killed innocent bystanders-the Italian Squad commanders hoped to persuade society of what they knew for themselves: that their fellow immigrant Italians, so often maligned, would make good American citizens.

Paul Moses (Author), Adam Barr (Narrator)

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Narcas: The Secret Rise of Women in Latin America's Cartels

Drug transporters. Money launderers. Killers. Street drug vendors. Weapons traffickers. Kidnappers. Extortionists. VICE journalist Deborah Bonello reports from the trenches in this first-ever in-depth exploration of the hidden power women wield in Latin American drug cartels You've heard of Pablo Escobar, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, and Rafael Caro Quintero. Their names conjure ghoulish images of bloody streets, white powder, bundles of weed, and a particular flavor of machismo unique to ruthless druglords. But what of the drugladies, las narcas? For the first time, investigative reporter Deborah Bonello takes you behind the curtain to introduce the women at the helm of organized crime south of the US-Mexico border. These women are the powerhouses behind violent cartels; masterminds of extortion rackets; right-hand ladies to El Chapo's cocaine flow to the US; and matriarchs of major drug trafficking families. In these pages, you will meet women like Doña Digna, the leader of the Valle cartel, and Guadalupe Fernandez Valencia, one of "El Chapo" Guzman's closest confidants. Narcas, for the first time, gives voice to the women of notorious drug-trafficking monarchies, meticulously documenting the variety of roles they play. Bonello chronicles the complexity of their actions and their desires, the grey chasm between victims and victimizers, co-option and agency, and right and wrong. She examines why women's experiences are under-reported, emphasizing the importance of understanding women as fully capable beings who are often as ambitious, innovative, ruthless, and violent as their male counterparts. With careful detail, comprehensive research, and groundbreaking storytelling, Narcas paints a vivid picture of the women behind some of the most notorious drug cartels. You will not see Sebastiana Cottón or Marixa Lemus in the stereotypical portrayals of beautiful narco wives or girlfriends, or in the faces of trafficking survivors or drug mules. Rather, you'll encounter-at staggering rates-the female cartel killers, money launderers, logistical heads, and transporters of Latin America's infamous crime syndicates.

Deborah Bonello (Author), Mai Ling Turner (Narrator)

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How Not To Marry A Serial Killer: The Dating Red Flags

Want to avoid dating a dangerous or crazy man? Just follow these life-saving tips!Dating a psychopath is one of the most dangerous situations that women can accidentally put themselves into. It often leads to harassment, stalking, physical abuse, and at its worst, even murder. Thankfully, avoiding psychopathic serial killers when on the dating scene is a lot easier than you think… once you know the signs. And this book will make you a pro at noticing the red flags of a psychopath even when you’re not the one dating them. But these aren’t the only things that you will uncover from this must-have dating guide! Inside, you will discover: - The telltale traits of a psychopath, and how to tell if someone you’re dating is a deadly or dangerous individual - Every single kind of psychopath you might encounter in dating, and how they are both similar and different from one another - Behind-the-psychology of what creates a serial killer… and what could have occurred in your boyfriend’s life to make him one - The myriad ways that serial killers and psychopaths like to “date” and how to keep yourself safe when interacting with one - What the Jekyll and Hyde syndrome is, and why knowing how it works will help keep you, your friends, and your family safe - How to predict a serial killer by problematic behaviors exhibited early in life And much more. Not to mention, a ton of thrilling true serial killer stories await you within, sure to get your blood pumping and enthrall any true crime fan. All of this, while you get those essential dating safety tips! Take the first step to protect yourself from dangerous individuals and avoid dating a psychopathic killer.

Mindy Shay (Author), Ashlinn Romagnoli (Narrator)

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Angels of Death: Healthcare’s Female Serial Killers

Delve into the minds of the nursing profession’s deadliest female serial killers. Nearly half of female serial killers are nurses or professionals working in healthcare. Most are likely to be at least average in intelligence, well-educated, and dead-set on stealing their victims’ money. You may wonder if nurture or nature is to blame, and what getting close to these women’s psyche actually feels like. Although each journey is different, malicious intent is usually something that popped up very early in these women’s lives. Crime stories are fascinating because it arouses our morbid curiosity and gives insight into the dark side of humanity. The true stories in this book are no different. They will both chill and enthrall you, unlocking the mysteries behind some of the most heinous crimes in healthcare history. In this chilling account, you will discover: - How a 19th-century nurse from Reading took advantage of expectant mothers’ trust to rob them of their cherished newborns - The brilliant, pleasant, friendly facade that a nurse known for her “jolly” disposition used to keep her patients ill and subject them to cruel experiments - The greed of a wealthy nurse who passed herself off as a saint while using murder as a means to financial gain - How one vocational nurse with an amazing talent for inserting IV needles transformed herself into the Black Angel of “The Death Shift” at a pediatric clinic

O. Chambers (Author), Belinda Washington (Narrator)

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'Until You Are Dead': The Wrongful Conviction of Steven Truscott

“Talk to anyone you find, investigate wherever things lead you. I know I'm innocent and I’m not afraid of what you’ll turn up.” — Steven Truscott to Julian Sher “Until You Are Dead” chronicles the loss of Canada’s innocence. Prior to June 11, 1959, Canadian parents could allow their children to play outdoors, unsupervised, in places children traditionally love: schoolyards, fields and nearby swimming holes. But on that hot summer day, when the body of a twelve-year-old girl turned up in a woody area near Clinton, Ontario, that innocence was shattered. The girl’s name was Lynne Harper and she had been raped and murdered. The summer was barely over before a popular schoolboy named Steven Truscott, fourteen years old at the time, was tried, convicted and sentenced to hang. Truscott spent ten years in prison after the federal cabinet commuted his death sentence. He has always maintained his innocence. His trial in 1959 was the most famous and controversial in Canadian history. As a producer at CBC TV’s the fifth estate, Julian Sher spent two years investigating the Steven Truscott story for an explosive documentary. When it aired in the spring of 2000, more than 1.4 million Canadians watched the program that sparked headlines across the country and questions in Parliament. Now, in this gripping and shocking account, Sher gives us the full story of that investigation, including new material not revealed on television. From the news that a young girl had gone missing in 1959 to the efforts four decades later by lawyers — those who assisted Guy Paul Morin and others — preparing an application to the federal justice minister for a verdict of wrongful conviction, this is a thorough and chilling examination of the case that rocked the country, and the man who continues to reside at its centre. When Steven Truscott decided to come out of hiding and tell his story to the fifth estate, there were no deals, no commitments, no promises. If Sher and the fifth estate were to investigate one of Canada’s most controversial murder cases, they had to have unfettered access. Truscott readily agreed. "Until You Are Dead” reveals witnesses not called upon to testify; other, more likely suspects, including a known pedophile, never questioned; and important leads that were kept from the defence, the judge and jurors. Boxes of police files and military records hidden or buried in government vaults reveal astonishing and disturbing information about an investigation and trial the authorities always claimed was above reproach. All told, the book uncovers a wealth of information that could have lead to a different verdict and a very different life for the young boy who was nearly executed over forty years ago.

Julian Sher (Author), David Ferry (Narrator)

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Killed in Brazil?: The Mysterious Death of Arturo “Thunder” Gatti

Arturo 'Thunder' Gatti hung up his gloves in 2007, closing the book on a boxing career that bordered on the mythical. At long last, he seemed ready to leave the business of blood behind for a long, happy life outside the ring. His retirement was celebrated-boxing's modern gladiator had earned his freedom. Two years later, he was gone-found dead in a hotel in Brazil under mysterious circumstances. He was only thirty-seven years old. Did he commit suicide? Or was he killed by his new wife? In Killed in Brazil?, Jimmy Tobin recounts the dramatic events surrounding Gatti's tragic demise and shines a light on what may have happened on that fateful night. Killed in Brazil is the fourth in the Hamilcar Noir series. Hamilcar Noir is 'Hard-Hitting True Crime' that blends boxing and true crime, featuring riveting stories captured in high-quality prose, with cover art inspired by classic pulp novels.

Jimmy Tobin (Author), Michael Butler Murray (Narrator)

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Beverly Hills Confidential: A Century of Stars, Scandals and Murders

Acid-throwing brides, axe murdering maids, mysterious deaths at Greystone mansion, and the real story of what happened the night a superstar publicist was gunned down on Sunset Boulevard; just a few of the many stories in this 'Rip-roaring' story featuring the first 100 years of grand times and grand crimes in the world's glamour capital of Beverly Hills. With unprecedented access to police files, coauthors Barbara Schroeder, an award-winning investigative journalist, and Clark Fogg, the lead CSI investigator for the BHPD, reveal never-before-scene photos and details of dramas involving secret shadow wives, murdered studio executives, and a new theory on who really killed mobster Bugsy Siegel. Contains mature themes.

Barbara Schroeder, Clark Fogg (Author), Rich Miller (Narrator)

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Jimmy Two Guns: The Life and Crimes of a Gangland Lawyer

The astonishing true story of Glasgow gangland confidant James McIntyre, aka Jimmy Two Guns James 'Jimmy Two Guns' McIntyre was Glasgow's go-to gangland lawyer and consigliere to one of Scotland's foremost crime families. His maverick approach to the law and a client list that included some of the most feared gangland figures of the time - including the McGoverns and Paul Ferris - ensured that he was always in demand but under the constant scrutiny of the authorities. Now Jimmy Two Guns recounts the cases he handled, the strokes he pulled, plus his arrests, a high-speed car chase with the drug squad, his time in 'the cooler' for allegedly attempting to murder a cop and much more. He tells how he bounced back after being the target of a near-fatal underworld hit, before being arrested by an armed response unit for possession of two pistols, and reveals with wit and a sharp pen what it's really like being a lawyer for the underdog. Whatever you thought you knew about crime and justice, think again - because for Jimmy Two Guns, the truth has always been stranger than fiction. 'Crooked judges, bent cops and hypocrites in high places - the most truthful legal memoir you'll ever read. Superb.' Matthew Hall, bestselling novelist and BAFTA-winning screenwriter of Keeping Faith 'James McIntyre was a legal barracuda swimming both sides of the line; this memoir is his modus operandi.' G.F. Newman, creator of Law & Order and Judge John Deed

James J Mcintyre (Author), James J Mcintyre (Narrator)

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In My DNA: My Career Investigating Your Worst Nightmares

In 1986, a young girl in Tacoma, Washington, Jennifer Bastian, went out for a bike ride in a local park and never came home. Later her body was found, mutilated and lifeless, but the case went cold, and Jennifer's killer was free. The senseless killing of an innocent girl left an indelible black cloud over Tacoma for three decades and was seared into the memory of young Lindsey Wade, also from Tacoma, who went on to become the detective who would crack the case. Horrifying crimes against women and girls motivated Wade's twenty-one-year law enforcement career and ignited her relentless pursuit of justice for victims. Journey with Detective Wade as she investigates shocking sex crimes and homicides in the Tacoma area, where she has been crucial in bringing new DNA evidence into each cold case. From serial rapists to cold-blooded killers, Wade never backs down from the challenges these investigations present-even adding Ted Bundy's DNA to the national database. At the heart of every lead and DNA test throughout the book, Lindsey's desire to find Jennifer Bastian's murderer never relents.

Lindsey Wade (Author), Patricia Santomasso (Narrator)

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Serial Killers: True Crime Files, 4 Books in 1

In a quiet town in Wichita, Kansas comes the Serial Killer that is known as Dennis Rader. He wasn’t your typical murderer; no he was something more than this, a twisted and demented family man. Jeffrey Dahmer and his cannibalistic murder spree The Zodiac Killer who terrorized San Francisco John Wayne Gacy, the Klown Killer If you liked authors Jack Rosewood and Ryan Green, then you are going to be on the edge of your seat! Delve deep into the mind of the most worst of the serial killers in US History, never before seen information, along with accounts of all the rest of the hot books on the subject. Get ready for the ride of your life! Scroll up and grab your copy now

Amber Knox, Sullivan Jack (Author), Lee Sterry (Narrator)

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Going Under: Kidnapping, Murder, and a Life Undercover

'I just want to make sure I've got this right. You hanged all three of them?' That's how it began, a case where the cops are crooks and the crooks are cops, a kidnapping where the victim is the bad guy, and the good guys must cross some lines to get him back. Welcome to the upside down and backward world of the undercover agent, where nothing is as it seems, and people may not be what they appear. Going Under by former undercover agent John Madinger takes you into that world, and closer to the truth of the undercover experience than any other law enforcement memoir has ever gone. You're a sheepdog in wolf's clothing, running with the pack, and Madinger ran with the wolves for almost two decades. Now he shares his story to give you a unique look at American crime and the 'War on Drugs' from the perspective of both cops and criminals. You'll go with the undercover cops to meetings with street-corner hustlers and rip-off artists and into the lives of the America's biggest rock stars, the world's richest man, an Academy Award-winning actor, the marijuana traffickers conspiring to assassinate a federal judge, and the President of the United States. Contains mature themes.

John Madinger (Author), Tom Force (Narrator)

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