In 1973, the brutal murder of drama major Virginia Olson shocked Asheville, NC. Decades later, a cop and his professor brother delve into the notorious cold case, uncovering new truths about the crime, its victims, and suspects, including whispers of a cover-up by an influential family. A MURDER ON CAMPUS: The Professor, The Cop, and North Carolina's Most Notorious Cold Case … [Read more...]
A Murder On Campus – Solving North Carolina’s Most Notorious Cold Case
The fascinating story of how two brothers-one an English professor, the other a cop, and as different as night and day-tag team as authors to solve North Carolina's most notorious cold case … On April 15, 1973, two high school students discovered the body of 19-year-old drama major Virginia Marie Olson on a trail near the campus of the University of North Carolina-Asheville. The scene was horrific. Olson had been bound, raped, and brutally … [Read more...]
In OBSESSED Follow A Survivor’s Five-Year Quest for Justice and Truth
Lost Boys, Dark Secrets: The Riveting True Crime Story of a Five-Year Investigation In the tranquil towns of New England during the 1970s, a sinister mystery unfolded when several boys vanished without a trace, and the community's peace was shattered. One boy's body was found years later, but what happened to the others remained a mystery. In 2013, author David McGrath, a former host on the Law Enforcement Today Network and an investigator with … [Read more...]
Lou And JonBenet Author Public Presentations
On Wednesday, October 23 & Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 6:30-8p.m., I gave back-to-back presentations on my book, LOU AND JONBENÉT, A Legendary Lawman's Quest to Solve the Murder of a Child Beauty Queen, published by Wild Blue Press. My two presentations, were part of a continuing event, titled, Cold Cases & Cocktails, Lou and JonBenét, hosted by the Highland Ranch Community Association, at the Southridge Rec Center, 4808 McArthur … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss Out On The CHAINED BIRDS Extras…
Bonus stories, photos, videos, and original artwork related to CHAINED BIRDS, can be found on the author's website at https://carlajeanconti. com (scan the QR code at right). For alerts on new CHAINED BIRDS bonus material and to learn of future book releases by Carla Conti, sign up for the author's newsletter on her blog. For more news about the author, and to discover more great true crime books, subscribe to the WildBlue Press newsletter at … [Read more...]
In LOU AND JONBENÉT, Author John Wesley Anderson Reveals the Inside Story of the Failed Police Investigation Into the Kidnapping and Murder of JonBenét Ramsey
On Christmas Night 1996, six-year-old JonBenet Ramsey was murdered in her family's home in Boulder, Colorado. A ransom note was found in the home, but it was hours before her father, John, found her body in the basement. She had been strangled with a garrote and her skull was fractured. The media sensationalized the tragic death of the "child beauty queen" and public speculation and rumors ran rampant. What followed was one of the most … [Read more...]
NEW AUDIOBOOK AVAILABLE NOW! In THE LEWISTON SHOOTINGS, Robert Conlin Chronicles The Personal Stories Of A Deeply Scarred Community
Never again could anyone say, "It will never happen here." Because it did. October 25, 2023 was just an ordinary night in Lewiston, a small, working class city of 37,000 in central Maine. Friends and families had gathered to do what they loved to do with the people they wanted to be with at a bowling alley called Just-in-Time Recreation Center and Schemengees, a popular sports bar and restaurant. They felt immune from the violent crime … [Read more...]
Joan Renner’s OF MOBSTERS AND MOVIE STARS: “The Bloody ‘Golden Age’ of Hollywood” Offers 37 Brilliantly Researched True Tales
No Hollywood script can compare to the terror of the 37 true tales in OF MOBSTERS AND MOVIE STARS: The Bloody "Golden Age" of Hollywood! In this gripping historical account, expert crime historian Joan Renner explores the shadowy world of fame and crime during Hollywood's most glamorous era. As Los Angeles transformed into the epicenter of film, it also became a haven for notorious criminals and mobsters, weaving a complex tapestry of allure … [Read more...]
Authors Blaine Pardoe and Victoria Hester Discuss the Chilling Legacy of Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr. and the Colonial Parkway Murders
Earlier this week, the Virginia State Police announced that they identified the person responsible for the murders of two of the 1987 Colonial Parkway Murders: David Knobling and Robin Edwards. The killer was Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr. He was also responsible for the 1989 murder of Teresa Lynn Howell. Wilmer was linked to these crimes by DNA evidence. Wilmer died in 2017, evading justice for his actions. The Colonial Parkway Murders were in the … [Read more...]
Leslie Ghiglieri’s Continued Journey in True Crime Discourse: Exciting Developments and Accolades
This post in October highlighted Leslie Ghiglierei's promotional efforts for her book, THE DECISION TO KILL: A True Crime Story Of A Teenage Killer And The Mother Who Loved Him. Leslie has actively participated in true crime discussions, notably on the YouTube show 3PNR. She enjoys the informal yet insightful conversations on the True Crime Panel, which recently examined the JonBenét Ramsey case. The discussion is a good compliment to the … [Read more...]
