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In this collection of Case studies, homicide investigators and readers discover that the last face most murder victims see is often not that of a stranger, but a familiar figure—sometimes a friend or neighbor. Ann Rule examines real-life incidents across the United States, shedding light on how personal relationships can turn deadly and why these cases present unique challenges for investigators.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Crime Fiction/Criminal Underworld
Authors: Ann Rule
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