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Beyond Obsession - by Richard Hammer (Paperback)

Name: Beyond Obsession - by Richard Hammer (Paperback)
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The true story of a beautiful violin prodigy, her devoted boyfriend, and the family secrets that led to a brutal murder Joyce Aparo seemed to be the perfect single mother.
Author(s): Richard Hammer
350 Pages
True Crime, Murder

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About the Book

Joyce Aparo seemed to be the perfect single mother. She doted on her sixteen-year-old daughter, Karin, encouraging her musical ability and lavishing affection on her. But behind closed doors, Joyce was a terror. For thirteen years, she beat Karin savagely, kept her away from other children, and demeaned her relentlessly. When Karin met the troubled yet brilliant Dennis Coleman, the two fell head-over-heels into lustful infatuation. But Joyce disapproved--so she had to die. On August 5, 1987, Joyce's body was found under a bridge near the Connecticut-Massachusetts border. The police investigation soon dragged her horrific treatment of Karin into the open, and the teenage lovers became the prime suspects. Dennis eventually confessed to the murder, testifying that Karin begged him to kill her mother. But Karin had a very different story to tell. Was she manipulating the police the same way she manipulated her former boyfriend, or was she an innocent victim?

Book Synopsis

The true story of a beautiful violin prodigy, her devoted boyfriend, and the family secrets that led to a brutal murder

The police investigation soon dragged her horrific treatment of Karin into the open, and the teenage lovers became the prime suspects. Dennis eventually confessed to the murder, testifying that Karin begged him to kill her mother. But Karin had a very different story to tell. Was she manipulating the police the same way she manipulated her former boyfriend, or was she an innocent victim?

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"Scrupulously detailed . . . Not for sensitive souls." --Kirkus Reviews

"This true-crime tale has all the elements of a novel. . . . A satisfying read." --Library Journal

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.25 Inches (W) x .79 Inches (D)

Weight: .88 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 350

Genre: True Crime

Sub-Genre: Murder

Publisher: Open Road Media

Theme: General

Format: Paperback

Author: Richard Hammer

Language: English

Street Date: October 31, 2017

TCIN: 1008780960

UPC: 9781504047890

Item Number (DPCI): 247-23-2421

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 0.88 pounds

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