Books like Careless whispers by Carlton Stowers
When three teenagers were discovered dead and mutilated on the shores of Lake Waco in July 1982, the Texas police were stunned by the brutality of the crime. Just 52 days later, the case was suspended, leaving the town in shock. Patrol Sergeant Truman Simons, who first saw the bodies that night, was determined to find the perpetrators. His persistent investigation, despite career risks and personal danger, led him into a world of violence and ultimately to the arrest of a murderous ringleader and his three accomplices. In this detailed true‑crime account, author Carlton Stowers reveals the facts and updated developments surrounding the Lake Waco killings, highlighting both the horrific nature of the murders and the heroism of the detective who reopened the case.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Carlton Stowers
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