Olsen, Jack

The Man with the Candy: The Story of the Houston Mass Murders

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ISBN 13:
9780743212830
author:
Olsen, Jack
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Simon & Schuster
language:
English
Publication Year:
2000
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
140mm X 216mm
Genre:
Murder - General
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£14.69

Description

The Man with Candy by Jack Olsen In 1974, a series of mass murders shook the city of Houston, leaving nearly thirty young boys dead. The case was shrouded in secrecy, with the police initially treating the disappearances as runaways. It wasn't until one of the murderers confessed that the truth began to unravel. This book is a gripping account of the investigation, the victims, and the city itself, which struggled to come to terms with the scale of the tragedy. The author, Jack Olsen, interviewed those involved in the case, including the two teenage accomplices who ultimately led to the capture of the killer. Through their stories, Olsen sheds light on a dark period in American history, where the silence and defensiveness of the community only added to the sense of unease. The result is a thought-provoking and haunting exploration of a crime that was both shocking and disturbing. With its unique blend of investigative journalism and true crime, The Man with Candy is a compelling read for anyone interested in the darker side of human nature.

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