Snake Avenue: The Cold Case of Ten-year-old Virginia Brooks (Colder Case)

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This third book in The Colder Case Series details the facts surrounding the similar murder of little Virginia Brooks in 1931. Her body was found dumped in a barren mesa near San Diego, like the five little bodies that were found in the Angeles mesa. Her cause and manner of death was similar. She was the same age and race. Her murder could have been committed by the same man, or men, that killed Nina and May Martin six years earlier and then murdered Melba and Madeline Everett and their friend Jeanette Stephens six years later. The investigators did all they could with the science available to them, and tried so hard to follow trace evidence it is now a fascinating look into the history of forensic science, including entomology and horticulture. Join the factual hunt for the most cunning serial killer of the 20th century, one who was never caught, one who was happiest when someone else was convicted of his murders. The Colder Case Series will not stop until the killer is tracked down in the last book. Review: I like the fact that George Sherwood is following a theory ... - I like the fact that George Sherwood is following a theory that there was a serial killer involved in these murders. On the back cover he promises "The Colder Case Series will not stop until the killer is tracked down in the last book." I believe him and I thank him for his work. My Great Uncle Albert Dyer would thank him too! God Bless... Review: Loved the Conclusion! - I have read all of the Colder Case books by Sherwood and I think this is his best. I felt that I was able to get into the actual investigation and was frustrated at times that the police didn't investigate some suspects more thoroughly. However, since this case never had a person arrested and tried, there wasn't as much information available. The author had to rely on newspaper articles. I believe that this case would be solved today with all the modern day forensics and investigative skills available. I think the author did identify the killer and/or killers in his last chapter.