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The Michigan Murders

The True Story of the Ypsilanti Ripper's Reign of Terror

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The Michigan Murders

By: Edward Keyes
Narrated by: Pete Cross
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In 1967, during the time of peace, free love, and hitchhiking, 19-year-old Mary Terese Fleszar was last seen walking home to her apartment in Ypsilanti, Michigan. One month later, her naked body stabbed over 30 times and missing both feet and a forearm was discovered on an abandoned farm. A year later, the body of 20-year-old Joan Schell was found, similarly violated.

Over the next two years, five more bodies of female students were uncovered around the area. In the wake of these murders, southeastern Michigan was terrorized by something it had never experienced before: a serial killer. But after multiple failed investigations, a chance sighting finally led to a suspect: an all-American boy studying elementary education at Eastern Michigan University who wasn't all that he seemed.

©2010 Edward Keyes (P)2017 Dreamscape Media, LLC Crime Murder Social Sciences True Crime Violence in Society Michigan
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choice of narrator excellent. considering the nature of the crime, story well compiled. A must audio book.

compelling listening

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I read / listen to many true crime stories. This has to be one of the best. It has been meticulously researched and extremely well presented. Five stars from me.

One of the best true crime stories I have listened to.

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Great narration, thoroughly enjoyed this true story. I recommend this audio book to my one who is into real crime.

Truly excellent

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Strong performance and a story that locks you in. That is, until the trial, when it gets mildly laborious and technical. Too much detail when you want the author to cut to the chase. There it loses its narrative fabric but gets back on track at the very end.

Intriguing yet mildly laborious at the end

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The story never once diverted from a linear direction. From the first murder up until sentencing, well maybe a brief discription of a victim's past was all. Performance was OK but the Dutch psychic sounded more like a Russian baddie from a Bond film.

Linear

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