Jack Rosewood Books in Order

This account follows Arnold Sodeman’s murders of young girls in Australia and the investigation that exposed him. It examines his background, confession, and the questions about mental health and responsibility that surrounded the case.

Rosewood examines Cary Stayner’s background and the murders around Yosemite that led to his arrest. The account considers the contrast between his outwardly ordinary life and the crimes that devastated victims’ families and the surrounding community.

This biography traces Charles Ray Hatcher’s life from childhood and early offenses to abductions, murders, and trial. It places the crimes within his personal history while considering the investigation and the people affected by his actions.

Rosewood recounts the disappearances of boys in Houston and the discovery of Dean Corll’s crimes. The account examines his use of young accomplices, the investigation that exposed the killings, and the lasting effects on the victims’ families.

This biography examines Donald Gaskins’s background, criminal activities, and claims about his murders. It explores the different circumstances and motives associated with his violence, including contract killings, and the investigation that brought his crimes to public attention.

Rosewood follows Edmund Kemper’s life and crimes, including the murders that spread fear around Santa Cruz. The biography considers his family background, manipulation of others, eventual confession, and the investigation into the deaths connected to him.

This account examines Herbert Mullin’s killings around Santa Cruz and the ideas he claimed drove them. It considers the investigation, his personal history, and the debate over mental illness and responsibility that emerged during the case.

Rosewood recounts the 1996 Port Arthur massacre and the events leading to Martin Bryant’s capture. Drawing on accounts of the attack and its aftermath, the book examines his background and the experience of witnesses and survivors.

Jack Rosewood examines four notorious Wisconsin killers, exploring their crimes and the histories behind them. Accounts of Ed Gein, Jeffrey Dahmer, David Spanbauer, and Walter Ellis consider the acts and circumstances that made their cases enduring subjects of true crime.

Using material from Robert Berdella’s confession, this account examines the murders discovered after a captive escaped his Kansas City home. It follows the investigation and contrasts his ordinary neighborhood presence with the violence he concealed.

This account follows the Briley gang’s crimes in Richmond, the investigation aided by an accomplice, and the convictions that followed. It also recounts the later prison escape that extended the brothers’ story beyond their original murder cases.

This account traces David Koresh’s rise within the Branch Davidians and the confrontation with federal authorities at Waco. It examines the religious and political divisions preceding the siege, the actions on both sides, and its tragic outcome.

Rosewood examines William Bonin’s murders of boys and young men along Southern California’s roads. The account considers his background, use of accomplices, and the investigation and legal proceedings that followed his capture.

This biography examines Belle Gunness’s use of relationships and financial promises to attract victims. It follows the discoveries at her property and the uncertainty surrounding the fire and unidentified remains that complicated the story of her disappearance.

Rosewood follows Christopher Wilder’s assaults and murders in Australia and the United States, including his use of photography and modeling offers to approach women. The account considers missed warnings and the effort to capture him.

This account traces Eric Edgar Cooke’s crimes in Perth and their effect on a frightened community. It considers his background, survivors’ experiences, the investigation, and the legal proceedings that ended with his execution.

Rosewood examines Jerry Brudos’s background, crimes against women, and the concealed violence behind his life as a husband and father. The account follows the escalation of his behavior and the detectives’ efforts to identify and catch him.

This account examines the murders associated with John Christie’s home at Rillington Place and the investigation that uncovered them. It also considers Timothy Evans’s wrongful execution and the case’s implications for confidence in criminal justice.

Rosewood examines Joseph Paul Franklin’s racially motivated attacks across the United States. The biography follows the development of his extremist beliefs, his selection of victims, and the investigation into a campaign intended to spread racial fear and conflict.

This biography traces Patrick Kearney’s life and murders in California, examining the background and methods described in the investigation. It considers how an apparently unremarkable man concealed attacks on boys and young men before his crimes were exposed.

Rosewood examines Richard Cottingham’s attacks on women and the investigation linking crimes across two states. The account contrasts his ordinary working life with his concealed violence and follows the circumstances that finally brought him into police custody.

A collection of facts about serial killers explores the ordinary backgrounds and disturbing behavior behind familiar cases. Brief entries consider personal histories, motives, and lesser-known details, contrasting public images with the crimes that brought them notoriety.

This account examines the crimes of Pedro López, Daniel Camargo, and Luis Garavito in Colombia and neighboring regions. It considers their victims’ vulnerability, the circumstances surrounding the murders, and the investigations and punishment that followed.

Rosewood examines John George Haigh’s murders and the financial motives behind them. The account follows his efforts to conceal the crimes, the missing-person investigation that exposed him, and the contrast between his public appearance and private actions.

This account follows cousins David Alan Gore and Fred Waterfield and their crimes around Vero Beach. It examines their partnership, the investigation, and later prison correspondence that offered further insight into the violence concealed behind their public lives.

Rosewood traces William Heirens’s youth, burglaries, and the Chicago murder case that made him known as the Lipstick Killer. The biography examines the contrast between his outward appearance and the criminal history presented in the investigation.

This book follows Wesley Shermantine and Loren Herzog, known as the Speed Freak Killers, through their lives and crimes in California’s Central Valley. It examines their partnership, drug use, victims, and the long aftermath of the investigations.

Rosewood traces Jeffrey Dahmer’s life, his murders in Milwaukee, and the failures that allowed him to evade detection. The account follows the investigation, trial, imprisonment, and impact of the case on the community where he lived.

This account examines the criminal partnership of Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris, from their meeting in prison to their attacks on young women. It considers the planning behind their crimes, the investigation, and questions about their motives.

Rosewood examines the Atlanta child murders and the investigation that led police to Wayne Williams. The account considers the fear within the city’s Black community, the use of profiling and fiber evidence, and the case’s wider impact.

Rosewood examines Joel Rifkin’s attacks on women in New York and the circumstances leading to his capture. The account considers his statements about the crimes, questions raised during the investigation, and the punishment that followed.

This reference volume profiles 150 serial killers in alphabetical entries, outlining their backgrounds, crimes, victims, and eventual outcomes. Biographical details and related trivia provide a structured overview for readers interested in comparing cases across modern criminal history.

An adult coloring collection presents portraits of thirty-eight notorious serial killers, including Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy. Individual illustrations use details associated with each subject's crimes, arranged on single-sided pages designed for coloring without affecting the following image.

Sixteen cases examine mothers involved in the deaths of their children, ranging from widely reported investigations to lesser-known crimes. The collection considers varied circumstances and proposed motives, including financial gain, family pressures, and severe psychological disturbance.

This second adult coloring collection features thirty-eight notorious serial killers through detailed portraits and imagery connected to their crimes. Single-sided illustrations include figures such as Edmund Kemper and the BTK killer, presenting true-crime subjects in an interactive visual format.

This collection examines sixteen cases involving fathers and other male relatives who killed members of their families. Accounts range across different countries and backgrounds, exploring domestic circumstances, investigations, and the diverse motives associated with familicide.

Organized into eleven categories, this reference collection explores serial murder through brief facts about offenders, motives, and investigations. It includes sections on medical crimes, young offenders, cannibalism, and media influence alongside both familiar and lesser-known cases.

Twenty crime accounts focus on unusual circumstances, unresolved questions, and unexpected turns in investigations. Cases involving claims of paranormal influence sit beside puzzling evidence and extraordinary behavior, exploring incidents that fall outside more familiar narratives of murder.

Word searches, crosswords, ciphers, logic puzzles, and other activities combine crime-related knowledge with deductive challenges. Facts about notorious offenders and their cases accompany the exercises, giving readers multiple ways to test their familiarity with true crime.