Die My Love By Kathryn Casey (True Crime Book Review)

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Fans of psychology and true crime will thoroughly enjoy this book. Die My Love tells the story of how one woman's obsession would lead to murder and the destruction of an entire family.

There's no time to catch your breath in this latest true-crime page turner from Kathryn Casey. With her unique voice style, the author paints a vivid portrait of Piper Rountree...petite, beautiful, attorney and murderer? Although those closest to the family were painfully aware of Piper's irrational, eradicate behavior, only her sister Tina truly understood the darkness that had enveloped her every thought.

Using her sister's identification for plane tickets and hotel reservations, Piper flew from Texas to Virginia, where she gunned down her estranged husband in the driveway of his home, as their three children slept in their beds mere yards away. Despite the sister's best efforts to concoct an air tight alibi and dispose of evidence, it was just a matter of time before justice came calling.

Extensive research takes the reader behind the well manicured facade that had been painstakingly constructed to protect the all important image Piper cultivated. With lyrical prose, Casey skillfully traces the Jablin-Rountree story - from their early days to Piper's strange, irrational behavior, to the series of events that would lead to the destruction of an already flawed marriage. Weaving a complex narrative of a family who, lived in a beautiful home, surrounded by friends and family but lingered in the shadow of dysfunction, Casey reassembles their shattered lives in the years and months before Fred's death, intimately describing what led this petite, educated, Texas lawyer to murder her ex-husband and the father of her children.

Filled with the most complete case facts available, Die My Love offers an unparalleled look at one of the most captivating murder cases in recent years, told by one of the most prolific crime writers of our time! I recommend this book to all who enjoy true crime novels, as well as, thriller and mystery lovers! I anxiously await Kathryn Casey's next novel!

Happy Reading!

Reviewed by RJ McGill, Real Reader Reviews
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True crime Rooming House of the devil, the book by m. William Phelps-female Serial Killer Amy Archer

Windsor, Connecticut possesses the most deadly legacy serial killer Amy Archer, American female. Between 1908 and 1916, Archer, murdered at least 22 people. True Crime author m. William Phelps tells Archer's life and crimes in Devil's Rooming House: women's Deadliest Serial Killer of The True Story of America.

Amy and James Archer opened the Archer home for the elderly and chronic invalids in 1907. Pioneers in the health field, Connecticut House have offered "life care for 1,000 dollars," or weekly prices between $ 7 and $ 25 for food, shelter and medical care. Are specified, patients in asylums, institutions and similar structures were often referred to as "detainees".

Archer walked the city as a Christian Bible carrying strengthen the community's admiration for her calling guardian. Citizenship its so-called "sister Amy." The truth was, Archer had no interest in religion and, as time incorporated ", he had no formal training as a nurse. Held at the home of Archer died at unprecedented rates. Archer James husband mysteriously expired in February 1910. Most victims succumbed to Archer's deadly July 9-a lemon freshly squeezed juices, hot water, a touch of sugar to liberate the bitterness-and arsenic-free. Archer killed residents to create faster turnover of the bed to increase revenues and help its chronic debt challenges. Bodies were removed in the night and quickly stuffed so that the investigation.

Michael Gilligan, a respected senior citizen and Archer, twenty years became smitten with her; and they married soon. He died an untimely death too; allowing Amy to quickly file a complaint in the Probate Court for his investment.

Carlan Hollister Goslee, was a freelance journalist twenty-two years for the local newspaper.A friend of Archer, he was the first to suspect Amy's crimes. Clifton Sherman, editor of the newspaper knew history of Goslee was great. He showed the utmost professionalism, refraining from press expose until they were discovered undeniable evidence, which took years.

8 May 1916 resulted in Archer's arrest at his home. Now, "Sister Amy" had become the "Witch of Windsor". The process began in June 1917; and Archer did not take the stand. The all-male jury (women didn't start serving juror until that year) convicted her of first-degree murder. She was sentenced to hang in a Connecticut prison; only to have his fate commuted by the Governor. A second trial found Archer using the reason of insanity. Another twist is not present in the original proceedings allowed permanent institutionalisation Archer vs. execution.

Phelps not only details the story of Archer, but simultaneous events that shaped the history of New England. The region experienced a record-breaking heat wave during the first two weeks of July 1911. To avoid pain, residents slept outside on their mattresses, businesses closed and people drowned. An estimated 2,000 deaths were attributed to the crisis. Account of Reading Phelps of dog days makes you appreciate the ubiquitous air conditioning today; which wasn't trivial t in United States after World War II. Imagine too that Archer's additional detainees must have experienced discomfort over the paragraph headings.

Sixteen pages of black-and-white photos complement the narrative of Phelps. They depict key characters, including the Bowman, the store where you bought the arsenic and Archer is incorporated-hanging room.

In 1941, playwright Joseph Kesselring debuted arsenic and old lace on Broadway; It was based on the story of Archer. His literary genius created a comical account of an historical tragedy. Conclusion of Reading Phelps, where he tells the 66 "reported" the death of Archer Home; you realize Archer's actions were not laughing. It is a powerful visual to see its murderous path on paper.

In March 1962, Archer died in an institution in the State of Connecticut, where he had lived for almost 40 years. Interestingly, the local newspaper ran his obituary on page 6, almost as an afterthought.

Phelps has written several books about serial killers and 8 books covering female killers. He admits, through time, that some details of the case Archer were lost. Still, his nearly six years of extensive research rewards you with a captivating account of female serial killer America's deadliest.

Timothy Zaun is a writer, speaker and blogger free-lance. Visit him online at http://timzaun.com/.

Giving greed, unraveling a Ponzi scheme

"Miles away ...Worlds Apart "isn't a book that slips easily into any one genre. Instead, Pooh Sakowitz wrote a book that, in one part, is comprised of inspirational essays in the mood for chicken soup for the Soul series; in another part of an informant; and in the last part, a moral tale. In fact, it is a true crime thriller detailing unraveling one of the largest Ponzi schemes in the history of Florida.

In his book, Pooh Sakowitz details his encounters with Scott Rothstein. Rothstein was a respected lawyer in South Florida during the four years that he presumably his Ponzi scheme. All appearances, he was a philanthropist well-connected who delivered what you promised.

But even at their first meeting, Sakowitz spotted the "tale of a slithering snake. Sakowitz reveals his thoughts during every stage of the process. He tells his readers what red flags that were mentioned by fraud and does an excellent job illustrating the illusory nature of Rothstein's investment opportunities.

Sakowitz includes anecdotes about his Rabbi, neighbors and family. They show lessons learned during his lifetime Sakowitz about the importance of doing what is right. Recalling the book "Chicken Soup for Soul", these stories about her neighborhood illustrate the force of truth and the beauty of giving. Issue of people, all people ... no matter who they are, or what they did.

The moral compass instilled in him by his parents and strengthened by his community gave Sakowitz pulse that had need of whistle, even at the risk of them to himself and his family. Its main and integrity played a States that to protect colleagues and other innocent victims from financial ruin.

This book is the author's story of his meeting with Rothstein, and he highlights the whole train of thought.

Seriously is an avid reader of fiction and non-fiction alike. She liked the book Miles Away ... Worlds apart: empowering Lessons gleaned from the experiences of an informant.