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The Paradiso Files: Boston's Unknown Serial Killer
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 364.1523092
EAN: 9781586421403
ISBN: 1586421409
Label: Steerforth
Manufacturer: Steerforth
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 376
Publication Date: February 19, 2008
Publisher: Steerforth
Release Date: February 19, 2008
Studio: Steerforth
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Editorial Review:
In this bold, unique true-crime narrative, former homicide prosecutor Timothy M. Burke makes his case against one Leonard Paradiso. Lenny “The Quahog” was convicted of assaulting Connie Porter in 1973 and paroled in 1978, but Burke believes that he is guilty of much more – that Paradiso is a serial killer who operated in the Boston area, maybe farther afield, for nearly fifteen years, assaulting many young women and responsible for the deaths of as many as seven. Burke takes the reader inside the minds of prosecutors, police investigators, and one very dangerous man who thought he had figured out how to rape and murder and get away with it. The Paradiso Files follows Burke’s prosecution of Paradiso in the death of a young woman from East Boston named Marie Iannuzzi – the only victim to whose murder Paradiso has ever been officially connected – and offers possible resolution of homicide cases that have been unsolved for years. Of particular note, Burke presents corroborated evidence that Paradiso murdered Joan Webster, the Harvard graduate student who stepped off a plane at Logan Airport in 1981 never to be seen alive again, and whose disappearance was a major media story. Burke’s gripping tale is an education and adventure in criminality and the pursuit of justice.
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Rating:  - A true life Mystic River
Sounding like a non-fiction Mystic River, this is an excellent book about the darker side of the human psyche and one assistant DA's effort to protect society from it. Despite a previous reviewers' contention to the contrary, the author's case against a human predator is carefully laid out, citing corroborating testimony and evidence in a tightly constructed presentation. I found the writer's style refreshing and innovative. Facts from the author's experience and testimony are interspersed with minimalist ... Read More
Rating: - Chilling
This book is a chilling story and makes one think about who we let into our lives and why. My husband knew this guy and is mentioned in this book and still has a hard time believing the WHOLE thing, but does say that he did find some of The Quohogs comments over the years to be strange to say the least. Very well written and enjoyed reading what was found. Good Job.Looking forward to more information on this intriguing life of Lenny Paradiso.
Rating: - wonderfully written!
Not only is this a great true crime story, it's also extremely well written, not your typical dry rehashing of facts. I hope Burke writes more, I'll be waiting for his next!! I read this in one sitting.
Rating: - Portrait of a Monster
I could not put this book down. A fluid read of Massachusetts crime history, this portal into the Law & Order/CSI type relationship between a motivated DA and "biker" trooper was gripping. Only the love of family member could blind a reader from seeing Paradiso for the monster that he was in life. The always playing radio anchored the chapters to the events and offered a moment of reflection for the reader. This is a must read.
Rating: - Great read!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I found myself regreting to turn the last page. I thank Tim Burke and his team for taking this animal off the streets. Tim Burke has a true gift of writing. I have recommended the book to several friends. I look forward to his next book.
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