The Craigslist Killer: A Biography of Richard Beasley

By Reagan Martin

Summit County, Ohio-an unassuming place with no major headlines. But in 2011, it became the center of a chilling true crime story that shocked the nation. Richard Beasley, a local man with a criminal past, posted fake job ads on Craigslist offering steady farm work. But there was no job. It was a trap.

What followed was a calculated series of murders that used the promise of employment to lure unsuspecting victims into deadly ambushes. Even more disturbing? Beasley didn't act alone. He enlisted a teenage boy-just 16 years old-to help carry out his horrifying plan.

This book dives deep into one of the most notorious Internet-fueled killing sprees in American history. From the psychological manipulation to the digital breadcrumbs that finally unraveled the case, every twist is told with gripping detail. You'll follow the investigation, the hunt for justice, and the disturbing dynamics between predator and prot g .

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1489584730
• ISBN13: 9781489584731
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"