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George grew up in a largely Caucasian Seattle suburb, where a detached mother and racial isolation shaped a lively personality that helped him navigate a world of exclusion. He became a small‑time burglar and skilled liar, presenting himself as an undercover detective. Surrounded by a circle of young white women who frequented Seattle’s upscale clubs in 1989–90, George formed close friendships that led to a dark path: he murdered three of them, brutally mutilating and staging their bodies. The book details this period, the club culture, and the subtle cues that concealed his rage and misogyny, offering a stark look at the contrast between his outward charm and inner violence.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Jack Olsen
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