true crime

Probably the most bizarre true crime story of the century, ‘Feather Thief’ is the story of a 20 year-old flautist who broke into the British Museum of Natural History and steals millions of dollars worth of rare bird feathers. Find out what happened in this outlandish heist by reading ‘Feather Thief’ by Kirk Wallace Johnson […]

You’ve heard about the Waco Siege before, but step into the details of the Branch Davidians and their leader – David Koresh. Pick up a copy of ‘Waco’ by Jeff Guinn at the circulation desk or do your own digging to discuss this case on June 25th at 6:30 pm.

Alex Murdaugh had it all – money, power, family, and respect – but the murder of his wife and son changes everything, crumbling the careful image his family has curated for generations. Peel back the layers of a legacy with everything to hide and the man at the center of it all. Research the case,

A list of missing girls, a serial killer still at large, and the dark underbelly of a major online retailer. Dive into the unsolved mystery at the heart of The Lost Girls by Robert Kolker and join the group for a discussion on February 26th in the library lounge.

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.