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In this nonfiction biography, convict Danny Rolling describes the brutal murders of five college students in Gainesville, Florida. He examines the motives that drove him, details his actions, and reflects on the psychological turmoil that made him a serial killer. The book offers an intimate look at how a seemingly ordinary individual became a violent offender.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Danny Rolling
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