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Step into the twisted universe of The King of the Peso, a pioneering Original series that blends intense storytelling with unparalleled immersion into a world of corruption on both sides of the border. Picho, voiced by the sagacious Harvey Guillén, serves as our guide through the intricate tapestry of frauds woven by his intimidating con man of a father, Pietro La Greca, played with captivating charm by the one and only Peter Stormare.

Step into the chilling world of David Parker Ray, infamously known as the "Toy Box Killer." For decades, Ray operated a soundproof trailer dubbed the "Toy Box," where he subjected his victims to unspeakable horrors. This meticulously researched account delves into the depths of his crimes, exploring the twisted psychology behind his actions and the harrowing experiences of his survivors. Through detailed narratives and investigative insights, this book sheds light on the dark underbelly of human depravity and the resilience of those who survived. It's a haunting reminder of the evil that ...

Thirty-six true crime stories of murder and mayhem. Listeners love this three-book collection, containing volumes four, five, and six.

Jean McConville's abduction was one of the most notorious episodes of the vicious conflict known as The Troubles. Everyone in the neighborhood knew the I.R.A. was responsible. But in a climate of fear and paranoia, no one would speak of it. In 2003, five years after an accord brought an uneasy peace to Northern Ireland, a set of human bones was discovered on a beach. McConville's children knew it was their mother when they were told a blue safety pin was attached to the dress--with so many kids, she had always kept it handy for diapers or ripped clothes.

20 Shocking True Crime Cases of Women Who Kill, including; Denise Frei: Curtis thought that he had been invited to participate in his ultimate sexual fantasy. Instead, he’d been lured to a terrible death. Amy Bosley: On the surface, they were a golden couple. But Bob Bosley had financial problems and he was cheating on his wife. People have been killed for less. Pamela Lanier: Dorian Lanier is dead, sent to an early grave with arsenic, delivered by his wife. Now for the real shocker. She’s done this before. Korena Roberts: A Craigslist ad lures an expectant mother into a deadly trap. ...

I was known as the traitor's daughter. When I was five years old, my father was tortured, branded with the letter Z, then beaten and left for dead. The grueling punishment for his crime was a reminder to all others who dared threaten the Russian's reign. I was the young girl left behind. A living piece of the traitorous puzzle the Russian leader tried so diligently to ignore - until I grew up. No longer could he deny how much my existence had always been intertwined with his. And in order to survive the life I was thrown into, I was forced to learn my place inside of it.

In July 1983, James Morgan Kane returned home in the evening to find a corpse in his living room. Fearing that he would be held responsible, and sensing that his wife was involved, he wanted to do all he could to protect his young family. Jamie worked through the night to dispose of the body. But his luck ran out days later, as he was arrested and sentenced to 13 years in prison. Jamie entered the American prison system and was to stay there for 34 years with stints in San Quentin, Folsom State Prison and the notorious Deuel Vocational Institution in California.

The first edition of Greentown helped reopen one of America's most shameful unsolved murder cases, the savage slaying of 15-year-old Martha Moxley in an exclusive enclave of Greenwich, Connecticut, the night before Halloween 1975. Soon after Martha's body was discovered, attention focused on members of the Skakel family, who lived across the street from the Moxleys. Ethel Skakel and Robert Kennedy had married in Greenwich, and the two families were close.

Serial sexual homicide is a crime that is committed purely for sexual gratification. Well known serial killers such as Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, and BTK were all motivated by power, sexuality, and brutality. These types of murders often receive widespread publicity, and create a sense of fear due to their nonsensical, motiveless, and random nature. At some point in the killer’s life, their sexual urges and arousal become intertwined with sadism – taking sexual pleasure from their victim’s fear, humiliation, physical, and emotional pain. The obsession often takes root during the ...

🔪 Texas may be big, but its crimes are even bigger. From infamous serial killers to unsolved mysteries, Texas has been the backdrop for some of the most chilling true crime cases in American history. Murder Land: Texas dives deep into the state's most shocking murders, disappearances, and crimes that continue to haunt investigators and citizens alike. Inside, you’ll uncover: 🔹 The chilling case of the Icebox Murders – a son vanishes after his parents are found dismembered in their refrigerator. 🔹 The horrifying Texas Killing Fields – a dumping ground for bodies that has ...

James Keene had it all: cars, girls, houses up and down the Gold Coast. But behind his well-connected star athlete façade was a money-obsessed drug dealer desperate to make the big score to get him out of the business. When he was sentenced to prison, it seemed the only lessons he would learn would be about navigating convict society. Instead, he was offered a chance to regain his freedom in return for going undercover in the nation’s highest security prison for the criminally insane.

A rousing tale of espionage and unsung valor, this is the captivating true story of Vera Atkins, Great Britain's spymistress from the age of 25. With her fierce intelligence, blunt manner, personal courage, and exceptional informants, Vera ran countless missions throughout the 1930s. After rising to the leadership echelon in the Special Operations Executive (SOE), a covert intelligence agency formed by Winston Churchill, she became head of a clandestine army in World War II.

He was the billionaire financier and close confidant of presidents, prime ministers, movie stars, and British royalty, the mysterious self-made man who rose from blue-collar Brooklyn to the heights of luxury. But while he was flying around the world on his private jet and hosting lavish parties at his private island in the Caribbean, he also was secretly masterminding an international child sex ring-one that may have involved the richest and most influential men in the world.

Black girls and women disappear every day, but not without a trace. Join actress and activist Erika Alexander in a neo-noir, true crime drama as she searches for Tamika Huston, a 24-year-old Black woman from Spartanburg, SC who went missing in 2004. Her case became a rallying cry for other missing Black women in America and led to a growing demand to expose a system that ignores missing girls and women of color.

Randy Kraft was highly intelligent, politically active, loyal to his friends, committed to his work - and the killer of 67 people - more than any other serial killer known. This book offers a glimpse into the dark mind of a living monster.

In the ninth volume of his True Crime series, Germany's bestselling True Crime author Adrian Langenscheid once again unleashes heart-pounding, addictive reading. It offers a breathtaking, deeply harrowing portrait of human abysses that arouses powerful emotions precisely because of its cool, factually neutral depiction. Free of any sensationalism, thirteen True Crime short stories retell some of the most spectacular Canadian criminal cases of recent decades.

Are you fascinated by the mysterious world of criminal minds and the art of profiling? Dive into "Unmasking Crime," your ultimate beginner's guide to unraveling the enigmatic world of criminal profiling. Unlock the Secrets of Criminal Behavior In this meticulously crafted book, you'll embark on a riveting journey into the minds of criminals, exploring the intricate web of motives, behaviors, and psychological triggers that lead to unlawful acts. Whether you're an aspiring criminologist, a psychology enthusiast, or simply a true crime fan, this book provides an accessible and captivating ...

The True Crime Collection contains the books, ‘The Curious Case of Charlie Peace’, ‘True Crimes That Shaped Scotland Yard’, ‘True Crimes: Ladykillers’ and ‘True Crimes in Victorian Times: Murder in Pocock’s Fields’. Featuring detailed accounts of fifteen true crimes that captured the imagination of the British public.

In 1911 two British heiresses, Claire and Dora Williamson, read a brochure about a revolutionary fasting treatment that promised a lifetime of good health. The sanatorium in the village of Olalla, west of Seattle, was surrounded by a beautiful forest, sparkling waters and fresh air. The sisters agreed it sounded perfect and exactly the restorative holiday they needed. But within a month of arriving, under the supervision of Doctor Linda Burfield Hazzard, Claire and Dora began to realise the frightening truth – they were not patients but prisoners at the isolated sanitorium.

Summer 1980: Despite the local superstition that the Bendy Man haunts the woods, three girls go into a Minnesota forest. Only one comes out, dead silent, her memory gone. The mystery of the Taken Ones captures the nation. Summer 2022: Cold case detective Van Reed and forensic scientist Harry Steinbeck are assigned a disturbing homicide—a woman buried alive, clutching a heart charm necklace belonging to one of the vanished girls. Van follows her gut. Harry trusts in facts. They’re both desperate to catch a killer before he kills again.