true crime

Pick your poison this month. Bring in a true crime case that interests you and share with the group.

The Sweetheart murders were more than your average cold case, and this is more than your average memoir. Through her own research, author April Balascio discovered that the killer behind a series of unsolved murders in her hometown was the very man that raised her. This book tells her story.Copies will be available at the

Read the book that inspired the hit mini-series: Under the Banner of Heaven by John Krakauer. Peel back the layers of a horrific murder spurred on by blind faith as this thrilling case delves into the consequences of religious extremism found within our own country. Copies will be available at the circulation desk.

One of the most notorious serial killers of the 70s, we’re taking a look at the case of Ted Bundy. Copies of The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule will be available at the circulation desk for checkout, but feel free to d your own additional research.

A true crime story about a company too good to be true: dive into the scandalous story about Elizabeth Holmes and the massive lies that built her company, Theranos. Copies of Bad Blood by John Carreyrou will be available at the front desk for checkout.

Due to scheduling conflicts, this month’s True Crime Club will be canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. A seemingly normal family moves to a small town in Alaska, but little do their new neighbors know, there’s something dark lurking behind the happy family facade. Check out a copy of Pilgrim’s Wilderness and join the discussion.

You may have heard of the infamous Jonestown Massacre, but what’s the story? What made Jim Jones so persuasive? Do your own research on Jonestown and The Peoples Temple and come ready to discuss.

Delve into the case of The Golden State Killer with True Crime Club this month. Recommended reading is “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark” by Michelle McNamara and copies will be available at the library, but members are welcome to do their own research as well.

September is a busy month, so True Crime Club is Pick Your Poison. Choose a case that intrigues you and come ready with your own research to share.

This month’s True Crime Club will discuss the Osage Murders and the creation of the FBI. We highly recommend reading ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ by David Grann and come ready with your own research.