Případ zabijáka z Golden State – Thorp William (2024)

California: 13 murders, over 50 attacks, a 42-year investigation. The story of the search for the 'real Hannibal Lecter.' ***** In 2018, the American police announced the arrest of the 'Golden State Killer' – the perpetrator of over 200 break-ins, 50 rapes, and at least 13 murders, who terrorized California in the 70s and 80s. This marked the end of a more than forty-year investigation, the course of which is described in detail by experienced journalist William Thorp in his book. ***** In the idyllic Californian setting, an entire era comes to the forefront – the era of hippies, suburbs, and above all, seemingly unrelated crimes. It took investigators years to connect the seemingly diverse cases. And it took even longer to link them to a series of bloody murders. ***** The Golden State Killer was ultimately caught thanks to the tireless efforts of the police – particularly the exceptionally talented Carol Daly, Richard Shelby, and their successors, whose search was significantly aided by scientific advancements in DNA analysis. ***** In his book, Thorp presents a portrait of an exceptional criminal and his time. The story of the investigation helps readers understand how one person could commit the most heinous crimes for so long and without consequence.