Reviews - Death on Ocean Boulevard: Inside the Coronado Mansion Case

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Death on Ocean Boulevard: Inside the Coronado Mansion Case

This was a well balanced analysis of the death of Rebecca Zahau, who was found hanging with her arms and ankles tied, her hands were behind her back.
How this can be ruled as a suicide is beyond me, those facts alone of how she was found surely points to murder?
It was a fascinating audiobook, analysing the circumstances around Rebecca's death and the people who may be involved, and the narrator kept me engaged throughout.
The book was effective in not accusing one or more person, but was left to the reader to make their mind up.

missiejacobson's review against another edition

5.0

Author did a great job putting both perspectives on this case. I watch alot of crime shows but had not heard about this case. In the end I am still unsure the proper ruling of this case. But author was definitely unbiased

victorycheers's review against another edition

4.0

dark informative mysterious reflective slow-paced

libbycrews's review against another edition

4.0

I have seen bits and pieces of this story before, but I never knew all the ins and outs. This book was interesting and informative. It’s a true crime junky’s dream! But know going in that there is no clear resolution; though the book ends the story clearly hasn’t. The author brings in personal connections that give the reader an empathetic ear from the very beginning.

vanillafire's review against another edition

5.0

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debs_shelves's review against another edition

5.0

I have watched I think every show made about this case. It is SO bizarre and I doubt the truth will ever be known.

This book really delved into it and I felt the author put a ton of time and effort into speaking to anyone and everyone. There were things in this book that I don't recall seeing in any of the shows.

This just confirmed to me that, much like the JonBenet Ramsey case, the police really dropped the ball on this case and I believe that is why it will never be solved.

If you like true crime, you will devour this one. I will be looking into more by this author.

Thanks to Kensington Books and NetGalley for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.