El Sicario: The Autobiography of a Mexican Assassin by Molly Molloy and Charles Bowden – This book tells the chilling true story of a former hitman for a Mexican drug cartel, detailing his life of violence and betrayal.

The Unholy Alliances: The Story of Javier “El Diablo” Rodriguez It was a hot and humid night in Ciudad Juárez when Javier Rodriguez, a young man of barely 20 years old, made the fateful decision to join the ranks of a notorious Mexican drug cartel. Little did he know that this choice would lead him down a path of violence, …

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The abduction of Steven Stayner: In 1972, Steven Stayner was kidnapped at the age of 7 and held captive for seven years before escaping. His kidnapper, Kenneth Parnell, was eventually caught, but the true motivations behind the abduction remain unclear.

The Abduction of Steven Stayner On December 4, 1972, the small town of Merced, California was left in shock as 7-year-old Steven Stayner mysteriously disappeared on his way home from school. Steven was a bright and cheerful boy, loved by his family and neighbors. His parents, John and Kay Stayner, were devastated by his disappearance and frantic search efforts began …

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The BTK Murders: Inside the ‘Bind Torture Kill’ Case that Terrified America by Carlton Smith

The BTK Murders: Inside Carlton Smith’s Terrifying Tale Chapter One: The Crime Scene It was a quiet neighborhood in Wichita, Kansas, where the residents never suspected the horrors that were about to unfold. The Peterson family had just returned home from a weekend trip when they discovered a gruesome sight in their living room. The walls were covered in blood, …

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The Lost Girls of Mexico by Lindsay Cameron – This true crime book investigates the disappearances and murders of young women in Mexico, shining a light on the country’s femicide crisis.

The Lost Girls of Mexico Welcome to the dark world of Mexico’s femicide crisis, where young women are disappearing at an alarming rate, leaving behind grieving families and a nation in turmoil. In Lindsay Cameron’s groundbreaking true crime book, The Lost Girls of Mexico, we dive deep into the harrowing stories of these missing girls, shining a light on the …

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The abduction of Sherri Papini: In November 2016, Sherri Papini was kidnapped while out for a jog in California. She was found three weeks later, but many questions remain unanswered about her abduction and the identity of her captors.

The Abduction of Sherri Papini In November 2016, the quiet town of Redding, California was rocked by the mysterious disappearance of Sherri Papini. She was a 34-year-old mother of two who had gone out for her regular jog in the afternoon, but never returned home. Her husband, John, reported her missing after he found her phone and headphones discarded on …

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The BTK Murders: Inside the ‘BTK’ Serial Killer Investigation by Gary C. King.

The BTK Murders: Inside the ‘BTK’ Serial Killer Investigation On a cold winter night in Wichita, Kansas, the city was rocked by the first of many brutal murders committed by a man who would come to be known as the BTK Killer. The year was 1974, and the peaceful community was about to be terrorized by a series of heinous …

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El Narco by Ioan Grillo – This book offers an in-depth look at the history and evolution of Mexico’s drug cartels, exploring their brutal tactics and the complicity of government officials in their rise to power.

El Narco: Mexico’s Drug Cartels As a true crime writer, I have delved deep into the world of Mexico’s drug cartels and the brutal violence that has plagued the country for decades. One book that stands out in my research is “El Narco” by Ioan Grillo, which offers an in-depth look at the history and evolution of these criminal organizations. …

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The Abduction of Sherri Papini: Sherri Papini was abducted while out for a run in California in 2016. She was found three weeks later, but many questions remain about her kidnapping and the identity of her captors.

The Abduction of Sherri Papini Sherri Papini, a 34-year-old mother of two, was out for her daily run in Redding, California, on November 2, 2016, when she suddenly disappeared without a trace. The small community was stunned by her disappearance, and law enforcement agencies launched a massive search effort to find her. Three weeks later, Sherri was miraculously found alive, …

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In Cold Blood: The True Story of the BTK Serial Killer by William C. Rasmussen

In Cold Blood: The True Story of the BTK Serial Killer By William C. Rasmussen Chapter 1: The Beginning of Terror In the quiet town of Sedgwick County, Kansas, a wave of fear swept through the community as a serial killer known as the BTK (Bind, Torture, Kill) Killer began his reign of terror. The first victim was Mary Johnson, …

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Midnight in Mexico by Alfredo Corchado – This memoir recounts the author’s experiences reporting on drug violence and corruption in Mexico, including his own near-death encounters with cartels.

MIDNIGHT IN MEXICO: A TRUE CRIME MEMOIR Once upon a time in the dark underbelly of Mexico, there was a journalist known as Diego Martinez. He was a fearless reporter who was willing to risk it all to expose the truth behind the drug violence and corruption that plagued his country. Diego had spent years investigating the powerful cartels that …

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