Bloody Lies

A CSI Scandal in the Heartland (Black Squirrel Booksy)

De: John Ferak

Narrado por: Rich Grimshaw

The remote farming community of Murdock, Nebraska, seemed to be the least likely setting for one of the heartland's most ruthless and bloody double murders in decades. In fact the little town had gone more than a century without a single homicide. But on the night of Easter 2006, Wayne and Sharmon Stock were brutally murdered in their home. The murders garnered sensational front-page headlines and drew immediate statewide attention. Practically everybody around Murdock was filled with fear, panic, and outrage. Who killed Wayne and Sharmon Stock? What was the motive? The Stocks were the essence of Nebraska's all-American farm family - self-made, God-fearing, and of high moral character. Barely a week into this double murder investigation, two arrests brought a sense of relief to the victims' family and to local residents. The case appeared to fall neatly into place when a tiny speck of murder victim Wayne Stock's blood appeared in the alleged getaway car.

Then an obscure clue left at the crime scene took the investigation down a totally different path, stretching into Iowa, Louisiana, New York, Texas, and Wisconsin. By the time this investigation was over, the charges against the original suspects were dismissed, and two new individuals emerged from the shadows.

Over the next few years, the astonishing bloody lies were revealed, culminating in a law enforcement scandal that turned the case on its head and destroyed the career of Nebraska's celebrated CSI director, David Kofoed. The book is published by The Kent State University Press.

©2014 The Kent State University Press (P)2015 Redwood Audiobooks

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Ferak's detailing of the Stock murders and their aftermath is both captivating and painfully suspenseful."( Prose 'n Cons Mystery Magazine)

"One of the best true crime books of the year." (Steve Jackson, best-selling author of Bogeman)

"This is a first class fact-crime page-turner." (Burl Barer, Edgar Award winner, author of Man Overboard)

False confession

After repeatedly denying any involvement in his aunt and uncle's senseless and tragic murders in Nebraska, the police coerced a false confession from the mentally challenged Matt Rivers, who then implicated his cousin Nick Sampson. Journalist John Ferak shares the unbelievable details in this most troubling case. Rivers confessed to satisfy the interrogators, and to end the drawn out questioning process. Believing that Rivers and Sampson were guilty of the murders, the CSI chief planted evidence to strengthen their case against the innocent men. It would be a costly mistake, as David Kofoed would be convicted of tampering with evidence and sent to prison. Kofoed was also ordered to pay $6.5 million to the two falsely accused men. Ferak does an amazing job telling this fascinating story. Rich Grimshaw provides stupendous narration.

shaking my head

Once again this author tells the story of how life can be flipped around quick

A story that disturbs, yet, you relish in each twist.

John Ferak weaves a tale of crime and its investigation, of bad guys and good cops, good guys and bad cops, and how easily things can go very, very wrong. I found myself compelled to postpone other tasks so I could listen to Rich Grimshaw's rich baritone as he led me through this story. CSI fans will love this work. Highly recommended!

Fantastic Book! John Ferak knows his stuff.

Best true crime book I read this year he did a great job very knowledgeable great with details this book was truly amazing

I love the book.

great book. it's a shame that the people we trust to investigate crimes so frequently let us down due to corruption. it's truly hard to believe that nsp officer Lambert and deputy skank are so incredibly stupid as to think the original 2 arrested are still guilty.

Great narrative!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, there are stories within this story. The narration kept it alive and interesting.

What did you like best about this story?

The intertwining of the characters kept up the suspense til the end.

Which character – as performed by Rich Grimshaw – was your favorite?

Matt, you could feel the desperation of this character through the narration.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, and I did!

thrilling and factual storytelling

really enjoyed listening to this book. I thought the story was fascinating and factual (a little long towards the end of the CSI part near the end). Thanks to the author and investigative detective work the twist in the middle of the book brings the right people to justice. recommended reading.

Interesting first half.

Interesting first half, but the end drags. Despite the summary, there really isn't much of a twist in this story.

Short and to the point

To those true crime lovers out there, I’m sure you’ve realized the pickings are a bit slim to find good audiobooks of true crime stories. You can’t go wrong with this author. His are excellent. Worth a credit for any of his books.

Good Book

If you could sum up Bloody Lies in three words, what would they be?

Rather Suspenseful Book

What did you like best about this story?

The narrator treated the audience like they were intelligent, and the book was rather thought provoking. It left me in suspense until the very end.

Which scene was your favorite?

When Kofoed was revealed to be the corrupt CSI.