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Trace Evidence
- The Hunt for the I-5 Serial Killer
- Narrated by: David Colacci
- Length: 16 hrs and 54 mins
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Summary
For 10 years, the California Interstate 5 highway was haunted by a dangerous serial killer. Incredibly skilled at staying ahead of the investigators as the bodies started to pile up, there wasn't enough evidence to charge the culprit with murder even once he'd been identified. Instead, they had to build a first-degree murder case in a few months while the killer was locked up on an assault conviction.
Key to this was a cast of four: Vito Bertocchini, the burly ex-street cop who took the killing of a beautiful young woman personally; Kay Maulsby, the rookie homicide detective who helped unmask the killer; Ray Biondi, who fought severe budget cuts that threatened to derail the investigation; and criminalist Faye Springer, who attempted to tie the suspect to his victims through subtle but persuasive microscopic evidence.
Drawing on hundreds of hours of exclusive interviews with these investigators, as well as other important figures such as the killer's reclusive wife, number-one New York Times best-selling author Bruce Henderson builds a fascinating portrait of this unrepentant murderer.
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- SimonL
- 22-02-23
Good story, so so narration.
Overall a good listen about a case I knew nothing about. The narration was solid apart from when narrating all the female characters. Pitch was too high and soft and so the women all sounded the same and more importantly, like helpless waifs.
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- Ade
- 30-05-23
Good Listen
Thus is narrated well, was an interesting listen and kept me engaged. Worth listening to : )
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- TooManyWIPs
- 21-03-23
interesting coverage
Good explanations and overview of the story. I did find it difficult to concentrate on the narrator as found I was mentally drifting off due to the tone of their voice.
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- claire lennard
- 17-06-23
Gripping
Fascinating detailled account of the murders and the investigation which really gives insight to all the characters involved.
Beautifully read by David Colacci.
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- Georgia
- 16-12-22
a bit long winded, but very good
I felt it drag on a little, lots of attention to detail which some will appreciate, especially those studying law or new detectives looking to expand knowledge. but overall very good
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- Mrs.D.Bullman
- 15-03-23
Interesting overview of the hunt and prosecution
I hadn’t heard of the I5 case before listening to this book . I found it informative and interesting, particularly the processors of elimination of suspects and how Important trace evidence became to convict. The book gave a clear indication of how investigation was a painstaking And laborious process
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- amberannie
- 25-08-21
Excellent
Well written, professional narration that compliments the prose. Well worth a. Listen in my opinion
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- David
- 27-07-22
One of the best
One of the best structured true crime books I've read. Wasn't aware of the crimes before reading. Thought the structure and detail were really well written. R.I.P to the poor victims once again.
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- Goronwy-Wyn
- 15-11-23
An update is needed
The result of an incident in prison should be added as an addendum.
Complete with photos if Kibbe.
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- Frank Cummins
- 28-03-21
A good listen
I read the book a few years ago. The audible version does not disappoint. Well researched and very well narrated
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