If you enjoy listening to podcasts like Morbid, My Favorite Murder, or Crime Junkie, check out these books on true crime. As a fan of these types of podcasts myself, I really enjoy the downloadable audio versions of these books. What makes them even more interesting is that they are all narrated by the author. If you have not tried an audiobook yet, download Libby and give it a try—it is free with your library card!
What the Dead Know: Learning About Life as a New York City Death Investigator by Barbara Butcher
This memoir is a very honest look into the life of a New York City death investigator. It pairs all of the grizzly details of investigating death along with personal growth and enlightenment. Butcher does not shy away from exposing her own shortcomings as she reveals her battles with addiction and relationship struggles. She uses dark humor to cope with some of the most harrowing cases during her time as Death Investigator in Manhattan.
Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases by Paul Holes
Paul Holes details his lifelong dedication to solving cold cases, as well as the consequences that took their toll on his personal life and relationships. In Unmasked, Holes invites readers to join him on some of his most infamous cases: Laci and Conner Peterson, Jaycee Dugard, and the notorious Golden State Killer. While his relentless pursuit in solving these crimes cost Holes, in the end, he decides that it was worth it.
The Killer Across the Table: Unlocking the Secrets of Serial Killers and Predators with the FBI's Original Mindhunter by John Douglas
John Douglas was one of the first criminal profilers in the history of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In this book, Douglas shares what he learned while confronting four of the most heinous criminals in American history. He was able to extract information from interviews with these criminals and use the information to help profile other serial murderers. If this sounds a bit like The Silence of the Lambs, that is because the character Jack Crawford (the FBI agent who encourages Clarice to interview Hannibal Lector) is based on Douglas!
Want more? Join us next month for our Scene of the Crime series!
- Chilling Chronicles: A Close Look at Cold Cases - Sunday, January 14 at 2:00 p.m.| Sharon Forks
- Investigating Blood Splatter - Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00 p.m. | Post Road
- Case Investigation with GBI - Monday, January 29 at 7:00 p.m. | Hampton Park
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