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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
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
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as a true crime junkie, I knew of this story and how advances in DNA was used in solving the horrible crimes by a trash bag human being. this was a very well done series, felt more like a podcast than an audiobook but it was comprehensive. the product one was tasteful - not too dramatic but attention to detail was nice. this vilified the evil man & celebrated the case solvers and survivors (as true crime rightfully should!).
as someone who consumes a frightening amount of true crime, the tone and intention really matter. are you doing it for the shock factor? are you going to drone on and on about "how smart the killer was" or are you doing to talk about the impact on society, how the victims were failed by institutions, how survivors coped and how hard work and better structures can help solve (or) prevent such needless violence. the tone and intention for this series were quite well done, it was super thorough. there were parts when the survivor's descriptions really got to me (but trigger warnings were stated at the beginning of every chapter so good on them). this was not an easy listen but in the end, I am glad the survivors are living a life w/o fear and all those hours of hard work paid off and that the old shitbag is in jail fck off joseph.
this one is for paul and Michelle and all the brave strong men and women who lived a rich full life despite the horrors. for the legends in law enforcement who solved this after 40 years. and to all the other dirtbags who escaped their crimes in the 60s and 70s, they are coming for you losers.
as someone who consumes a frightening amount of true crime, the tone and intention really matter. are you doing it for the shock factor? are you going to drone on and on about "how smart the killer was" or are you doing to talk about the impact on society, how the victims were failed by institutions, how survivors coped and how hard work and better structures can help solve (or) prevent such needless violence. the tone and intention for this series were quite well done, it was super thorough. there were parts when the survivor's descriptions really got to me (but trigger warnings were stated at the beginning of every chapter so good on them). this was not an easy listen but in the end, I am glad the survivors are living a life w/o fear and all those hours of hard work paid off and that the old shitbag is in jail fck off joseph.
this one is for paul and Michelle and all the brave strong men and women who lived a rich full life despite the horrors. for the legends in law enforcement who solved this after 40 years. and to all the other dirtbags who escaped their crimes in the 60s and 70s, they are coming for you losers.
Awesome listen while I was at work. I'm a true crime junkie and totally binged this in a single day. It really felt more like a podcast than an audio book though, but I thoroughly enjoyed it either way!
A very interesting book, that shows the constant frustration and dogged determination of those who were trying to catch this killer.
I think that what I liked the most was the explanations about the way in which the genealogical DNA technology used to catch him, worked. It was very easy to understand and fascinating, too.
The narration was very good, calm and precise, and my only annoyance is the way in which we are reminded at the beginning of every chapter about the trigger content.
I think that what I liked the most was the explanations about the way in which the genealogical DNA technology used to catch him, worked. It was very easy to understand and fascinating, too.
The narration was very good, calm and precise, and my only annoyance is the way in which we are reminded at the beginning of every chapter about the trigger content.
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This audiobook got me out of a deep reading slump!! Highly recommend 👌🏽
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This was definitely an interesting listen, but it wasn't a non-fiction book. It was more like a podcast, or even the audio version of a "Dateline" episode. There were a ton of voices, and it was difficult to keep them all straight.
If you have any interest in the Gold State Killer case, or details no how cold cases are investigated then it is worth a listen. The details these investigators go into show how long, and hard they worked to find the perpetrator. It is also a great companion piece to "I’ll Be Gone in the Dark".
If you have any interest in the Gold State Killer case, or details no how cold cases are investigated then it is worth a listen. The details these investigators go into show how long, and hard they worked to find the perpetrator. It is also a great companion piece to "I’ll Be Gone in the Dark".
5 stars!!
THIS WAS FANTASTIC!! Definitely a read I would recommend anyone especially people who love true crime. I for one, am one of those people. This was so easy to follow split into chapters following different victims, investigators, and testing different suspects. Its crazy to think that anyone could be this insane but believe it. I was so glad towards the end when they caught him. I felt like I was there through the whole ride with every single investigator, trying to figure out who could commit such heinous crimes and get away for so long.
THIS WAS FANTASTIC!! Definitely a read I would recommend anyone especially people who love true crime. I for one, am one of those people. This was so easy to follow split into chapters following different victims, investigators, and testing different suspects. Its crazy to think that anyone could be this insane but believe it. I was so glad towards the end when they caught him. I felt like I was there through the whole ride with every single investigator, trying to figure out who could commit such heinous crimes and get away for so long.