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  • A True Story of Betrayal, Brutality and Butchery (Ryan Green's True Crime)
  • By: Ryan Green
  • Narrated by: Steve White
  • Length: 4 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (7 ratings)
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Gorilla Killer

By: Ryan Green
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Summary

On February 20, 1926, landlady Clara Newman, 60, opened her door to a potential tenant who enquired into the availability of one of her rooms. Despite his grim and bulky appearance, he introduced himself politely and in a soft-spoken voice whilst clutching a Bible in one of his large hands. 

She invited him in. The moment he stepped into her home, he lunged forward, wrapping his oversized fingers around her throat and forced her to the ground. She couldn’t scream. He had learned the dangers of a scream. She slowly slipped into darkness. Given what would follow, it was probably a kindness.

The "Gorilla Killer", Earle Nelson, roamed over 7,000 miles of North America undetected, whilst satisfying his deranged desires. During a span of almost two years, he choked the life out of more than 20 unsuspecting women, subjected their bodies to the most unspeakable acts, and seemingly enjoyed the process. 

The concept of serial killers were largely unknown to the North American public in the 1920s, but the local authorities and press were fast becoming aware of the devastating and horrific reality that unfolded before their eyes. Nelson would eventually become the first real "superstar criminal" who everyone had heard of and talked about. Before Bundy and BTK, there was Earle Nelson. 

Gorilla Killer is a chilling account of Earle Nelson, the first known American serial sex murderer. Ryan Green’s riveting narrative draws the listener into the real, live horror experienced by the victims and has all the elements of a classic thriller.

Caution: This book contains descriptive accounts of abuse and violence. If you are especially sensitive to this material, it might be advisable not to listen any further.

©2020 Ryan Green (P)2020 Ryan Green

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First Rate Horror

Ryan Green must do a lot of research when he writes a book. He does not just concentrate on the crimes themselves but delves into the whole life of the subjects biography. This makes his true crime series different from others.

If you want to know the whole story of why, when, where, whom, what and how these crimes unfold then you should buy Ryan Green.

Tha Gorilla Killer is the latest in his true crime novels and if you like to listen to horrific, gruesome crimes this audio version will not disappoint.

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I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.

I think one of the most fascinating parts about this true crime story is how many times he managed to escape over the course of his life. And the fact that he was locked up and kept escaping but because he didn't do anything on those times, they didn't really care about stopping him from escaping. It was well written and researched by the author and very well narrated.

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