Audiobooks by Emily G. Thompson

On Trial… For Murder: Courtroom Dramas that Gripped the World

The dramatic events of some of the world’s most controversial murder trials The stakes are never higher when the charge is murder... Explore the riveting twists and turns of some of the most notorious and controversial murder trials in history, such as the O. J. Simpson, Phil Spector, and Oscar Pistorius cases. Each of the trials detailed in this audiobook—the latest in DK’s highly successful series of true crime investigations—dominated the world's news media and gripped public attention. After examining the evidence, if you had been a member of the jury, what would have been your verdict? Guilty? Or Not Guilty? Emily G. Thompson is a true crime author and freelance writer from Northern Ireland. She has her own website and award-winning podcast, Morbidology, which boasts of over 300k downloads each month. The weekly true crime show takes a look at cases from all across the globe and highlights systemic failures in various systems. It recently won 'Best International Podcast' at the iHeartRadio awards. She is the author of Unsolved Child Murders: Eighteen American Cases, 1956-1998, the co-author of DK's Unsolved Murders:True Crime Cases Uncovered, and DK's Cults Uncovered: True Stories of Mind Control and Murder, Mysteries Uncovered: True Stories of the Paranormal and Unexplained, and Killers Caught. © 2024 Emily G. Thompson © 2024 DK Audio

Emily G. Thompson (Author), Avena Mansergh-Wallace, TBD (Narrator)

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Killers Caught: True Stories of Extraordinary Murder Hunts

They thought they had got away with murder. They were wrong. Discover the vital clues, the crucial evidence, the lucky breaks, the chases, the painstaking detective work, and the unlikely heroes that led to the capture of some of the world's most notorious murderers and serial killers, such as 'The Good Nurse' poisoner Charles Cullen, finally detected by a young colleague; 'Night Stalker' Richard Ramirez, spotted by a 13-year-old boy; ' Son of Sam', unmasked by a parking ticket; John Wayne Gacy, connected to his final victim by a stray receipt; and, Rodney Alcala, spotted on a TV game show... Killers Caught reveals the remarkable circumstances leading to the downfall of these deadly individuals, as well as the stories of how many more of crime's most notorious and prolific murderers were finally brought to justice. Emily G. Thompson is a true crime author and freelance writer from Northern Ireland. She has her own website and award-winning podcast, Morbidology. The weekly true crime show takes a look at cases from all across the globe and highlights systemic failures in various systems. It recently won 'Best International Podcast' at the iHeartRadio awards. She is the author of Unsolved Child Murders: Eighteen American Cases, 1956-1998, of Mysteries Uncovered: True Stories of the Paranormal and Unexplained, and the co-author of DK's Unsolved Murders: True Crime Cases Uncovered, and DK's Cults Uncovered: True Stories of Mind Control and Murder. © 2023 Emily G. Thompson © 2023 DK Audio

Emily G. Thompson (Author), Avena Mansergh-Wallace (Narrator)

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Mysteries Uncovered: True Stories of the Paranormal, Eerie and Unexplained

The mysterious is all around us... UFOs, extraterrestrial encounters, baffling disappearances - Mysteries Uncovered investigates, without prejudice, some of the most notorious, disturbing and enduring mysteries ever recorded. - UFO activity: the Roswell Incident, the Phoenix Lights, the Rendlesham Incident... - Alien abduction: the Barney and Betty Hill case... - Uncanny events: the missing crew of the Marie Celeste, the lost colony of Roanoke, the fate of Amelia Earhart... - Notorious disappearances: the cases of Lord Lucan and 'D.B. Cooper'... For every instance rationalized away, there is another that defies explanation... Emily G. Thompson has several years experience as an investigative reporter. She has her own popular true crime website and podcast, Morbidology, and is the co-author of DK's Unsolved Murders and Cults Uncovered. © 2020 Emily G. Thompson © 2020 DK Audio

Emily G. Thompson (Author), Avena Wallace (Narrator)

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Unsolved Murders: True Crime Cases Uncovered

Ever wondered who murdered JonBenét Ramsey, or who terrorized San Francisco as the Zodiac Killer? Puzzled over the notorious Black Dahlia murder, or the shooting of TV presenter Jill Dando? This true crime audiobook makes you the detective, investigating some of the most infamous unsolved cases of the 20th and 21st centuries. Crime scenes, crucial evidence, witnesses, and persons of interest are clearly and concisely presented, along with essential details and clues, so you can judge for yourself: who could have done it? Unsolved Murders also profiles the psychology of the killer, discusses the background and life of the unfortunate victim (or victims), and how these horrific crimes impacted the victim's family and friends. From domestic tragedies to serial killers with a love for the macabre, this book will have you returning to the cases again and again. Can you unlock the secrets of these unsolved crimes where others have failed? Delve into the audiobook of Unsolved Murders: True Crime Cases Uncovered and have a go! Amber Hunt is the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Kennedy Wives: Triumph and Tragedy in America's Most Public Family. She's an award-winning crime reporter and host of the acclaimed true crime podcast Accused. Emily G. Thompson has several years experience as an investigative reporter. She has her own popular true crime website, Morbidology, and is author of true crime book Unsolved Child Murders: Eighteen American Cases. © 2019 Amber Hunt; Emily G. Thompson © 2020 DK Audio

Amber Hunt, Emily G. Thompson (Author), Avena Wallace (Narrator)

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Cults Uncovered: True Stories of Mind Control and Murder

Uncover the secrets of the world's cruellest criminal cults. How did Charles Manson inspire his 'family' to launch a campaign of murder? What twisted ideology lay behind horrific events like the Waco Siege, Aum Shinrikyo's poison-gas attack on the Tokyo metro, and the mass suicides and murders of Jonestown? Why did the suicidal adherents of Heaven's Gate believe doomsday was at hand? How did the idealistic commune of Rajneeshpuram collapse into shocking controversies, involving biological terrorism and attempted murder? The shocking truth about some of the most disturbing criminal cults that have ever existed are discussed in this audiobook. Cults Uncovered explores these and many more strange and disturbing factions and sects from all over the world to expose terrifying stories of manipulation, coercion, abuse, and murder. Emily G. Thompson has several years experience as an investigative reporter. She has her own popular true crime website, Morbidology, and has contributed articles to numerous blogs and websites. She is the author of Unsolved Child Murders: Eighteen American Cases, 1956-1998 and the co-author of DK's Unsolved Murders:True Crime Cases Uncovered. © 2020 Emily G. Thompson © 2020 DK Audio

Emily G. Thompson (Author), Avena Mansergh-Wallace, Avena Wallace (Narrator)

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Unsolved Child Murders: Eighteen American Cases, 1956-1998

An estimated 800,000 children are reported missing each year in the United States. Only one in 10,000 are found dead. Yet unsolved child murders are almost a daily occurrence-of nearly 52,000 juvenile homicides between 1980 and 2008, more than 20 percent remain open. Drawing on FBI reports, police and court records, and interviews with victims' families, this book provides details and evidence for eighteen unsolved cases from 1956 to 1998.

Emily G. Thompson (Author), Pamela Almand (Narrator)

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