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276 reviews for:
Evil Has A Name: The Untold Story of the Golden State Killer Investigation
Paul Holes, Peter McDonnell, Jim Clemente
4.44 AVERAGE
276 reviews for:
Evil Has A Name: The Untold Story of the Golden State Killer Investigation
Paul Holes, Peter McDonnell, Jim Clemente
4.44 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed being able to hear directly from so many of the people connected to this case. It’s always valuable and important to tell the stories of the victims and make them the center of these stories and I feel like Evil Has A Name does that well. We also get to hear from people who spent so many years devoted to finding this man, and helping the victims.
If you've read [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://images.gr-assets.com/books/1499131009s/35068432.jpg|56363890] and like me became obsessed with the Golden State Killer as a result then I highly recommend this.
It is very difficult to listen to at times and I cried more than once, especially when Paul Holes tears up, but I think it's a very important listen. As with I'll Be Gone in the Dark, Evil Has A Name really brought the victims to the forefront, it's something I think doesn't always happen with True Crime. Often it feels like the focus is on the murderer and not the victims. Here most of the emphasis is on the victims, their families and the police officers involved in the case. The last couple of chapters are about Joseph DeAngelo but only enough to give us some of the information we want. The who is this man is answered but unfortunately we may never know the why.
All in all this is very informative and at times poignant. Paul Holes opening up that filing cabinet 20 years ago made a big difference in a lot of peoples lives and he and the people he met along the way have put a monster behind bars. Hearing all their stories is much more important than hearing DeAngelo's I think.
After reading I'll Be Gone in the Dark, this was a wonderful conclusion. I've been interested in the case for a while and after Joseph D'Angelo was arrested, I've wanted some real information of everything. This was amazing. Getting to hear from the victims was a great reminder that this isn't just some fascinating case of a horrible person. They are real people who he ruined lives for. I loved hearing about Paul Holes obsession with getting justice for the victims and his tenacious determination to see this guy behind bars. That man is truly a modern day hero.
Interesting listen from the perspective of the investigators and the victims
Oh was this good.
Evil Has a Name is comprised of interviews with victims and those in law enforcement and forensics that finally helped bring Joseph DeAngelo to the front of the Golden State Killer investigation.
Without Paul Holes, this may not have happened.
Evil Has a Name is comprised of interviews with victims and those in law enforcement and forensics that finally helped bring Joseph DeAngelo to the front of the Golden State Killer investigation.
Without Paul Holes, this may not have happened.
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
True crime fans of podcasts such as My Favorite Murder and the book I’ll Be Gone in the Dark will love this deep dive into the details of the Golden State Killer case which was solved more than 40 years after the first attack. The interviews of victims, families and investigators took this series to a whole new level. I thoroughly enjoyed the details on how genealogy was used to narrow down the suspect. I highly recommend this production.
I have had this on my audible wish list since I saw it was being released months and months ago. I became a little bit obsessed with the case after listening to Ill Be Gone in the Dark last year. Quickly after listening to that I went a bit nuts, reading all the articles, listening to all the podcasts on it and informing all my friends and family (much to my husband's annoyance) of the case and the fact that the guy had NEVER BEEN CAUGHT!! Stuff of nightmares!
So imagine my surprise when two weeks after I listened to that book, I saw on the Australian news that they had just caught the killer! I was so excited!
So I was not expecting to learn anything that I didn’t know from this special audible original. I had spent a LOT of hours learning about this case, I was almost reluctant to listen to it, but decided to give it a go. So glad I did. Yes, there was a lot of information that I knew already, but WOW it really helped me understand SO MUCH MORE about HOW they actually caught him. There was a lot on the DNA technology which was easy to understand and comprehend.
There was also some amazing interviews with survivors and relatives, as well as neighbours and friends of the accused killer. It really gave you a snippet as to what he was like and I was surprised as to how much extra little bits of information it gave you.
I don’t know how the US legal system works compared to the Aussie one, but I would have thought that they wouldn’t have allowed something like this to come out before the trial. Just seemed strange to me, maybe someone could enlighten me as to how this could be allowed? Not that I am complaining. It totally sparked my re-interest in the details of this case.
Did I enjoy the narration?
Absolutely! It was partly narrated by the lead investigator in the case and to hear the first hand experiences that he had and how things led to that final arrest was amazing.
Would I recommend Evil Has a Name?
Yes! I thought it was great. It had a good tone and was fantastic for anyone who loves true crime and a good story!
*I purchased Evil Has a Name at my own expense at audible.com
If you are interested in getting more information on the Golden State Killer or EARONS, and don’t want the audible original, I highly recommend the Casefile Podcast. It is in 5 parts and contains the most comprehensive information I have found on this case in a highly entertaining format. And its free. You can’t beat that. Check it out HERE
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So imagine my surprise when two weeks after I listened to that book, I saw on the Australian news that they had just caught the killer! I was so excited!
So I was not expecting to learn anything that I didn’t know from this special audible original. I had spent a LOT of hours learning about this case, I was almost reluctant to listen to it, but decided to give it a go. So glad I did. Yes, there was a lot of information that I knew already, but WOW it really helped me understand SO MUCH MORE about HOW they actually caught him. There was a lot on the DNA technology which was easy to understand and comprehend.
There was also some amazing interviews with survivors and relatives, as well as neighbours and friends of the accused killer. It really gave you a snippet as to what he was like and I was surprised as to how much extra little bits of information it gave you.
I don’t know how the US legal system works compared to the Aussie one, but I would have thought that they wouldn’t have allowed something like this to come out before the trial. Just seemed strange to me, maybe someone could enlighten me as to how this could be allowed? Not that I am complaining. It totally sparked my re-interest in the details of this case.
Did I enjoy the narration?
Absolutely! It was partly narrated by the lead investigator in the case and to hear the first hand experiences that he had and how things led to that final arrest was amazing.
Would I recommend Evil Has a Name?
Yes! I thought it was great. It had a good tone and was fantastic for anyone who loves true crime and a good story!
*I purchased Evil Has a Name at my own expense at audible.com
If you are interested in getting more information on the Golden State Killer or EARONS, and don’t want the audible original, I highly recommend the Casefile Podcast. It is in 5 parts and contains the most comprehensive information I have found on this case in a highly entertaining format. And its free. You can’t beat that. Check it out HERE
For more reviews check out my:
Blog
Produced in the same way a podcast is performed. I loved this book from the start. It had me actually laughing out loud at times and gasping at certain parts. I loved this so much!