Sunday, June 22, 2025

6.22.2025 - Down to the Bone

Down to the Bone by Caitlin Rother

Many thanks to NetGalley, Kensington Publishing | Citadel, and Tantor Audio for gifting me both a digital and audio ARC of this true crime book by Caitlin Rother, with the audiobook wonderfully narrated by Christina Delaine.  All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4 stars!

A Southern California family of four seemed to just disappear without a trace in 2010.  Everything at home looked normal with no signs of a crime, but the family was just gone.  Almost four years later, a motorcyclist found the McStays' remains in the desert, showing signs of murder.  A suspect was found, put on trial, and sentenced to death.  But is that the end of the story?

This was a very well-researched account of this crime, with questionable actions by the investigators, and a controversial trial.  The author did a great job of walking through the suspects, the crime scene and investigation, and trial.  It's such a sad story and leaves you questioning the system.  Pick this one up if you like a true crime mystery ripped out of the headlines.


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