United States of True Crime is an anthology series with books devoted to the most disturbing cases in each of the 50 states. This book focuses on ten of the most chilling crimes in Arizona history.
True crime junkies may recognize some of the highly publicized cases, but I’ve made sure to include lesser-known, equally unsettling crimes.
The cases included in this book:
Winnie Ruth Judd: Killed her two friends in an argument over a man. She then traveled with their bodies in her luggage on a train to Los Angeles. She was committed to a mental institution but broke free several times and was at large for over 6 years.
Mark Goudeau: From 2005 to 2006 he terrorized the Phoenix area. He was charged with killing 9 and sexually assaulting 15.
Samuel Dieteman and Dale Hausner: Duo who went on a “recreational violence” shooting spree that left eight dead.
Cory Morris: Lured women with the promise of drugs and admitted to strangling them during sex and desecrating their corpses.
Robert Fisher: Accused of murdering his wife, two children, and the family dog before disappearing. He was on the FBI’s most wanted list for over 15 years.
William Huff: Assaulted and murdered two young girls, then taunted police through letters.
Jodi Arias: Beautiful young woman who was convicted of murdering her boyfriend in cold blood.
Jared Loughner: Mass shooter intended to kill a congresswoman and a judge and killed many others in the rampage, including a 9-year-old girl. He was diagnosed schizophrenic but found competent to stand trial after being forcibly medicated.
Robert Spangler: Pushed his third wife into the Grand Canyon. He claimed it was an accident to investigators, but more than 6 years later, he admitted to the murder. He also confessed to murdering his first wife and their two children and framing her for it.
Christopher Matthew Clements: Currently awaiting trial for the murder of 6-year-old Isabel Celis and 13-year-old Maribel Gonzales. Isabel’s body was recovered based on a tip provided by Clements and DNA positively connected him to Maribel.
If you’re a true crime enthusiast who enjoys listening about some of the most depraved monsters in our country, you will love United States of True Crime.
