Books like The Black Dahlia files by Wolfe, Donald H.

A chilling, factual account of the 1959 shotgun murders of the Clutter family in Holcomb, Kansas, where four members were killed with no clear motive or clues.

After a teenage girl is murdered on Halloween in 1975, journalist Timothy Dumas investigates the unsolved case that has fused into Greenwich, Connecticut’s social fabric, exposing community silence and unanswered questions.

A true‑crime chronicle of the unresolved murder of British chemist Helen Greenwood, linking her death to the criminal case of Paul Frediani and demonstrating how advances in forensic DNA opened a new investigative pathway.

Abby pointed the beam of her Maglite at the severed body inside the SUV. Staring into the victim’s cold, dead eyes she flashed on a name – a name that sent a terrible chill deep into her bones: Elizabeth Short, aka The Black Dahlia. Abby Kendall, a firebrand Chicago homicide detective, investigates. Tough, resolute, and emotionally vulnerable, she soon uncovers a string of five other macabre murders – in big cities with NHL franchises, like Chicago. Crimes that appear to be the work of a shockingly brilliant serial killer. As Remember The Monsters barrels forward, Abby’s relentless pursuit of justice leads her down a path far darker and more sinister than anything she thought imaginable: evidence points to one of pro hockey’s superstars as the prime suspect. His name is Shane Donnelly – Abby’s estranged husband. PRAISE FOR RTM "A suspenseful serial killer thriller...fans of John Sandford will be pleased.” – Publishers Weekly "Remember The Monsters expertly draws you into the world of serial killers - their M.O., ritual, and staging behaviors.” – Mark Safarik, Former FBI Criminal Profiler "Remember The Monsters hits the accelerator on page one and doesn't let up until the last twist is turned! A taut and superbly told must-read." – Olivia Rupprecht, Best-Selling Author "An imaginative, innovative police procedural that challenges the reader to reevaluate contemporary thought on issues of celebrity, fame, trust, and personal integrity." – David Lambkin, Former LAPD Homicide Detective "Remember The Monsters is a page-turner of a thriller. Buckle up for a heart-pounding ride with homicide detective Abby Kendall.” – Karen Lynch, Former SFPD Homicide Inspector "The on-ice brawl is frighteningly real. So is the tense drama between a stressed-out cop and her superstar husband." – Neil Smith, Former President, New York Rangers

Former LAPD officer Steve Hodel uncovers evidence that his father, Dr. George Hodel, was the Black Dahlia killer and other unsolved murders in 1940s Los Angeles.

An investigative chronicle of violent crimes in Virginia, focusing on rape and murder case studies and the criminal inquiry methods used by law enforcement, including forensic analysis and investigative protocols.

Final Analysis traces the brutal murder trial of Susan Polk, a Northern California housewife arrested for killing her husband Felix, unpacking their decades‑long, abusive relationship and the meticulous police investigation that led to her conviction.

A thorough, journalistic account of the Laci and Scott Peterson murder investigation, detailing courtroom proceedings, investigative breakthroughs, and exclusive interviews, written by former judge and legal analyst Catherine Crier.

A true‑crime study of Sister Margaret Ann Pahl’s murder by Father Gerald Robinson—an unsolved case for twenty‑five years that later revealed possible ritualistic motives.

A true‑crime examination of the 1996 murder of JonBenét Ramsey, the famous Colorado beauty contest participant, exploring the investigation, media frenzy, and legal battles that followed.

A meticulous exposé of Los Angeles’s 1947 Black Dahlia murder, revealing new evidence and a probable killer behind the iconic case.

A nonfiction study that argues for O.J. Simpson’s innocence by reviewing case evidence, investigative procedures, and courtroom proceedings associated with the 1994 murder case in California.

Redbone recounts the true investigation into the murder of Atlanta entrepreneur Lance Herndon, a prominent African‑American businessman killed in his own home in 1996.