Lethal Marriage: The Uncensored Truth Behind the Crimes of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka
Nick Pron
Aug 2012 · Seal Books
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One of Canada’s finest crime reporters tells the whole story of the infamous Bernardo-Homolka case.
NOW UPDATED WITH A NEW CHAPTER
The sensational trials of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka for abduction, rape, manslaughter and murder caused widespread controversy that continues to this day. The public was particularly outraged by the so-called “sweetheart deal” — the twelve-year sentence Homolka received as part of an agreement with government lawyers.
Journalist Nick Pron gives us a comprehensive account of previously banned information about Bernardo and Homolka; about Homolka’s role in the death of her sister Tammy; of slip-shod police work and lack of communication that allowed Bernardo and Homolka the opportunity to murder schoolgirls Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy; of the host of disturbing facts that were ruled inadmissable at the trial.
A new chapter details the most recent, shocking facts of Homolka’s life in prison, including her alleged “special treatment,” such as private access to the prison’s beauty salon and gym, and rumoured liaisons in Kingston’s Prison for Women. Also detailed are her startling plans for the future.
As Karla Homolka’s release date nears, many will reflect on her place in history, and on the Canadian legal system.
NOW UPDATED WITH A NEW CHAPTER
The sensational trials of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka for abduction, rape, manslaughter and murder caused widespread controversy that continues to this day. The public was particularly outraged by the so-called “sweetheart deal” — the twelve-year sentence Homolka received as part of an agreement with government lawyers.
Journalist Nick Pron gives us a comprehensive account of previously banned information about Bernardo and Homolka; about Homolka’s role in the death of her sister Tammy; of slip-shod police work and lack of communication that allowed Bernardo and Homolka the opportunity to murder schoolgirls Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy; of the host of disturbing facts that were ruled inadmissable at the trial.
A new chapter details the most recent, shocking facts of Homolka’s life in prison, including her alleged “special treatment,” such as private access to the prison’s beauty salon and gym, and rumoured liaisons in Kingston’s Prison for Women. Also detailed are her startling plans for the future.
As Karla Homolka’s release date nears, many will reflect on her place in history, and on the Canadian legal system.
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4.6
23 reviews
Jason Perry
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October 30, 2016
This was actually banned in Canada for a while. It was an absolutely stunning and very detailed account of Paul and Karla's sick crimes. While it goes into very minute detail the books pacing is excellent and you will not want to put the book down. Highly recommended. I own the original paperback.
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Sarah Turcotte
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March 14, 2014
A terrible tragedy, I cannot imagine the pain the girl's families have been through.
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PixelBugs Photography
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February 16, 2014
90 percent of the book was explicit details of the killings, the rest was about their prosecution. Would have liked it to be about even.
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About the author
Nick Pron is a veteran crime reporter who has written for The Toronto Star for nearly 30 years.
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