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Best Selling True Crime Books From Amazon: Texas Edition

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Find true crime books from your state in my true crime section on Benable. A selection of gripping true crime books that delve into infamous cases and chilling events from Texas, captivating readers with their haunting narratives and in-depth investi...
 
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IN THE NAME OF LOVE recounts the true story of the mysterious disappearance of Jerry Harris, his wife's relentless quest for answers, and the unsettling reality of a malevolent killer. Jerry Harris was a self-made millionaire, enjoying a successful c...
In the Name of Love
 
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In the summer of 2003, Clear Lake, Texas, was shaken by the brutal murders of two beloved eighteen-year-olds, Tiffany Rowell and Rachael Koloroutis, by someone they knew well—seventeen-year-old Christine Paolilla, an outsider who had befriended them....
Never See Them Again
 
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The quiet town of Mineral Wells, Texas, was rocked when 49-year-old Bob Dow was shot execution-style in his bed, leaving his invalid mother locked away and a stash of homemade porn featuring underage girls. Accused teen lovers Bobbi Jo Smith and Jenn...
Bad Girls
 
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On December 6, 1991, the bound and gagged bodies of four girls, each shot in the head, were discovered in an I Can't Believe It's Yogurt! shop in Austin, Texas, shocking the city. Despite extensive investigations, only two teenagers were tried, but t...
Who Killed These Girls? Unsolved Texas Murders
 
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In September 2008, Roanoke, Texas, police uncovered a horror scene: poisoned pudding, an electrocution setup, a bloody knife, and a severed hair. Just days prior, seventeen-year-old Jennifer Bailey and her thirteen-year-old brother David, along with ...
Let's Kill Mom: Four Texas Teens Murder Pact
 
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"The Good Wife: Betrayal & Murder in Texas" recounts the shocking true story of a seemingly perfect marriage that unravels in a web of deceit and tragedy. The book centers on the life of a devoted wife who becomes embroiled in her husband's dark ...
The Good Wife: Betrayal & Murder in Texas
 
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Linda Bergstrom's marriage to James started off blissfully, but it quickly turned nightmarish as he became abusive and unpredictable. Despite her pain and fears, Linda clung to hope, even as suspicions about James's secret life grew. After moving to ...
Evil Beside Her: True Story of a Texas Woman
 
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Over three decades, more than twenty women, mostly teenagers, mysteriously died along a fifty-mile stretch of Interstate 45 between Houston and Galveston. The victims, who were strangled, shot, or beaten, often shared the fate of being in the wrong p...
Deliver Us: Three Decades of Murder & Redemption in I-45 Texas Killing Fields
 
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Trophy wife Celeste Beard, unhappy with her lavish life and devoted husband, decided to take his life. Determined to have it all, she enlisted the help of her love-struck lesbian lover, a middle-aged woman with a troubled past, who was willing to do ...
She Wanted it All: True Story of Sex & Murder
 
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This narrative details the brutal 1983 murder of Rozanne Gailiunas, who had recently separated from her husband. It chronicles the two-year police investigation that ensued, ultimately leading to the pursuit of Joy Aylor, the wife of Rozanne's contra...
Open Secrets: True Story of Love & Murder
 
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In Houston's Heights area during the 1970s, boys had been disappearing for years, often dismissed by police as runaways. The shocking truth emerged when it was revealed that they were victims of serial killer Dean Corll, leading to horror across the ...
Dean Corll: True Story of Houston Mass Murders
 
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When the Allen brothers sold Houston's first lots, the city attracted both ambitious tycoons and opportunistic criminals. As Houston grew, crime and vice surged alongside its oil and real estate boom. The city's darker side emerged, featuring Bowie k...
Murder & Mayhem in Houston: Historic Crime
 
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David believed he was in a loving relationship with Cindy, but soon found himself caught in a horrific chain of events. Jack Olsen, author of "Son," recounts this true story of a romance gone terribly wrong. After weeks of planning, young misfits fro...
Cold Kill: The True Story of a Murderous Love
 
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Susan Wright claimed she was a victim who killed her husband, Jeffrey, in their Harris County home in 2003, stabbing him to death in self-defense after enduring years of domestic abuse. However, prosecutors painted a different picture, portraying her...
A Wife's Revenge
 
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In Alba, Texas, in 2008, Terry Caffey, a home health care aide and aspiring preacher, was awakened by gunfire that killed his wife, Penny, instantly. Despite suffering five gunshot wounds and other serious injuries, Terry attempted to save his two yo...
Love Hurts: True Story of Teen Romance & Murder
 
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Visit the Wikipedia page on "Murder in Texas" to explore a comprehensive collection of notable murder cases, events, and legal proceedings that have shaped the state's dark and intriguing history.
Category:Murder in Texas
 
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Check out the Ranker article on Texas Killing Fields cases to uncover chilling stories of unsolved murders and disappearances that have haunted this area, revealing the darker side of Texas history.
12 Shocking Murder Cases In The Texas Killing Fields
 
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Explore this engaging article to delve into a collection of perplexing unsolved mysteries from Texas that continue to baffle investigators and intrigue true crime enthusiasts.
Creepy Unsolved Mysteries From Texas
 
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Discover a gripping exploration of infamous serial killers from Texas, highlighting their chilling crimes and the impact they had on communities, making it a must-read for true crime aficionados.
Serial Killers From The Great State Of Texas
 
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Dive into this compelling article to learn about some of the most shocking and heinous crimes in Texas history, providing insight into the darker aspects of the state's criminal landscape.
15 Of The Worst Crimes To Ever Occur In Texas
 
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This gripping narrative details the tragic downfall of Air Force Staff Sergeant Mike Severance, who faced greater peril at home than in combat, culminating in his mysterious disappearance and brutal murder. In "A Poisoned Passion," Diane Fanning unve...
A Poisoned Passion: Young Mother & War Hero