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Deadly Lust reconstructs the chilling case of William Darrell Lindsey, a family man whose decade‑long spree involved the brutal rape and murder of at least seven prostitutes. The study delves into the investigative process and societal context surrounding his actions, highlighting the challenges faced by law‑enforcement agencies in unraveling serial sexual violence cases in the United States.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Crime Fiction/Criminal Underworld
Authors: McCay Vernon
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