Books like A venom in the blood by Eric van Hoffmann
Eric van Hoffmann's book follows the tragic fate of two teenage girls in 1978, whose investigation leads to the discovery of their raped and beaten bodies. Their deaths were the first of ten murders committed by Gerald and Charlene Gallego throughout California. The account relies heavily on the couple’s own testimony, offering an intimate and unsettling look at the psychology of serial killers that has intrigued readers of true crime. Photographs from the investigation accompany the narrative, providing a visual context to the events.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Eric van Hoffmann
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