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Evil Has A Name: The Untold Story of the Golden State Killer Investigation
Paul Holes, Peter McDonnell, Jim Clemente
4.44 AVERAGE
275 reviews for:
Evil Has A Name: The Untold Story of the Golden State Killer Investigation
Paul Holes, Peter McDonnell, Jim Clemente
4.44 AVERAGE
Fantastic editing and narration all around! I didn’t realize Paul Holes was so deep in this case until listening to this. There were a ton of guest narrators and what sounded like news clips that really boosted the production value, in my opinion. The case itself is a lot more intricate than I realized.
I can’t recommend this audiobook enough! And it’s less than 7 hours long!!!
I can’t recommend this audiobook enough! And it’s less than 7 hours long!!!
A fascinating listen, this is essentially a documentary on audio about how the Golden State Killer (aka the East Area Rapist/First Nightstalker) was ultimately identified. The recording includes the detectives who worked on these cases without success, victims, and relatives of murdered victims, and it is a powerful and gripping story. I found it hard to stop listening. Be aware that although it isn't extremely graphic, this audio does recount a horrifying series of crimes. (I appreciated the regular reminders of this fact during the audio, which I thought showed the sensitivity with which it was made.)
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
I finished [b:I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer|35068432|I'll Be Gone in the Dark One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer|Michelle McNamara|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1499131009l/35068432._SY75_.jpg|56363890] two months prior to DeAngelo actually getting arrested. I remember following the news coverage, and wondering how they managed to do that and how much work actually went into this case. Evil Has a Name offers a ton of fascinating information on that front.
Incredibly interesting work if you’re interested in the procedurals, especially when it comes to DNA testing and genealogical testing. It also has a very strong emotional side, with interviews of victims, detectives, and scientists – all the people, for whom finally putting the Golden State Killer behind bars was something they never thought was possible.
Couldn’t put this one down.
Incredibly interesting work if you’re interested in the procedurals, especially when it comes to DNA testing and genealogical testing. It also has a very strong emotional side, with interviews of victims, detectives, and scientists – all the people, for whom finally putting the Golden State Killer behind bars was something they never thought was possible.
Couldn’t put this one down.
Would've been better as a documentary. At times, it felt like listening to a podcast/documentary playing in the background. Not a bad thing... just saying. Hearing the survivors' voices as they tell their experiences with GSK and how it affected them decades later was compelling and heartbreaking.
4.5- Well told, covers a great deal but does get unnecessarily melodramatic sometimes. But had me hooked from beginning to end. Would definitely recommend it.
An intriguing look into one of the most horrific crime sprees this country has ever known. I appreciated getting information direct from investigators involved directly in solving these crimes. It's so crazy to me thinking how long this might have gone on had the files been left in the filing cabinet left to collect dust even moreso than they had in the early 1990s.
I recommend this book/audiobook to anyone with an interest in true crime/nonfiction from the source, rather than the sensationalized drivel that we are sometimes privy to.
I recommend this book/audiobook to anyone with an interest in true crime/nonfiction from the source, rather than the sensationalized drivel that we are sometimes privy to.
I definitely have a soft spot for true crime podcasts! ;)
I first heard of the Golden State Killer when he was caught. Shortly after that, like many people, I read I'll Be Gone in the Dark. Knowing he had been found made it more bearable to read about his crimes, but that book couldn't answer all my burning questions about the perpetrator, since it came out before he was found. I checked the news for updates on the story, but none contained many details about him (I found out he had been a cop, but that was about it).
I bought this audiobook as soon as I saw it, eager for some of those answers. However, when I first started listening I actually stopped just a short ways in. The production contains interviews with both the survivors, their families, and the investigators. They warn you about this right from the start, but I didn't know how much it would affect me. Towards the beginning is an interview with the youngest survivor, who describes her own rape. It was too visceral and I just couldn't take it. To read about the crimes is so much different than hearing it in their own voices. I stayed away for a while, but eventually my curiosity returned and I picked it back up.
I especially enjoyed the final few chapters detailing how the team used genealogy to find him, then covering what is known of his life and how it fits the timeline of his crimes. They also interviewed friends who knew him later in life, who had no idea about his crimes. It was chilling to hear them describe a man prone to outbursts of anger and think about how he continued to live a normal life, certain he'd never pay for his crimes.
If you've read IBGITD this is a great follow up. If you haven't, I would start there to get a better background (while they talk to people involved from different stages of his crimes, they don't give as full a recounting as the book does). Do be warned that it can be very triggering, but I also imagine it has to be somewhat cathartic or empowering for those women to tell their stories, knowing he will pay for what he's done.
I bought this audiobook as soon as I saw it, eager for some of those answers. However, when I first started listening I actually stopped just a short ways in. The production contains interviews with both the survivors, their families, and the investigators. They warn you about this right from the start, but I didn't know how much it would affect me. Towards the beginning is an interview with the youngest survivor, who describes her own rape. It was too visceral and I just couldn't take it. To read about the crimes is so much different than hearing it in their own voices. I stayed away for a while, but eventually my curiosity returned and I picked it back up.
I especially enjoyed the final few chapters detailing how the team used genealogy to find him, then covering what is known of his life and how it fits the timeline of his crimes. They also interviewed friends who knew him later in life, who had no idea about his crimes. It was chilling to hear them describe a man prone to outbursts of anger and think about how he continued to live a normal life, certain he'd never pay for his crimes.
If you've read IBGITD this is a great follow up. If you haven't, I would start there to get a better background (while they talk to people involved from different stages of his crimes, they don't give as full a recounting as the book does). Do be warned that it can be very triggering, but I also imagine it has to be somewhat cathartic or empowering for those women to tell their stories, knowing he will pay for what he's done.
Everyone go listen to this. If you like true crime, hearing from the investigator of the Golden State Killer and the process used to finally catch him will blow you away.