Rites of Burial by Tom Jackman & Troy Cole

Rites of Burial by Tom Jackman & Troy Cole

In downtown Kansas City, Missouri, 22-year-old Chris Bryson accepted a ride from a man calling himself "Bob," a decision that would plunge him into a nightmare of unimaginable torture. Beaten unconscious and held captive for four days, Bryson endured horrific sexual abuse at the hands of Robert "Bob" Berdella before finally escaping and alerting the police. The subsequent search of Berdella's home revealed a scene of unspeakable horror: human skulls, an envelope of teeth, and hundreds of photographs documenting the rape and torture of young men. A hunch led police to Berdella's yard, where they unearthed a partially decomposed human head. Berdella confessed to kidnapping, torturing, raping, and murdering six young men over four years, dismembering their bodies and disposing of the remains. Rites of Burial tells the gruesome true story of Robert Berdella, a serial killer whose depraved crimes rivaled those of Jeffrey Dahmer.

Why You'll Love This Book

True crime readers with an interest in the darkest aspects of human behavior will find Rites of Burial a chilling and disturbing read. Written by the investigative journalist who covered the story and the lead detective on the case, this book provides a unique and detailed account of Berdella's crimes and the investigation that brought him to justice. If you're fascinated by the psychology of serial killers and the intricacies of criminal investigations, this book will leave you shaken and disturbed. Prepare for a graphic and unsettling journey into the mind of a monster.