A Killer Among Us

By: Charles Bosworth

Narrated by: Kevin Pierce

On March 16, 1992, Elizabeth DeCaro, a 28 year-old mother of four, was found dead in her own home, murdered execution-style with two bullets to the head. Her husband, Rick, was immediately a suspect, having previously struck her "accidentally" with the family van after taking out a $100,000 life insurance policy on her. A Killer Among Us presents the true shocking story of Elizabeth's family and their search for justice against the man who continued to play father to the children whose mother he had killed.

This real-life case has fascinating legal elements - three trials, a death penalty conviction, and a dramatic reversal in federal court - and has received extensive local and national coverage.

Charles Bosworth Jr. is the author of the New York Times best sellers Previous Victims and Silent Witness.

©2015 Charles Bosworth, Jr. (P)2015 Gregg Olsen

Enjoyed listening.....

Being from this part of Missouri, I remember when this crime occurred. it was very interesting listening to the facts of the case and nothing was left out. So many details that I felt I really knew this family. If you are a reporter or an investigator kind you will really really love this book, but for a someone expecting a television episode of 48 hours or one of the others, this may not be one for you. When I say it's detailed, I really mean it is detailed. From the beginning to the end it is filled with no empty space. You get all the facts, figures, scenarios , family Dynamics, the history and everything else. I really thought the case was cut and dry, in my opinion, but I personally enjoyed following the story and the investigators but honestly if it hadn't been for the incredible narration of Kevin Pierce it would have one of those books I would have listened to over a greater period of time. But Mr. Pierce is incredible and I found myself mesmerized by his voice..... That's my two cents worth.

Real finger biter

Would you listen to A Killer Among Us again? Why?

Yes, I am sure there were items I missed while listening. The story kept my interest from the beginning until it finished.

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Killer Among Us?

The fact he was acquitted the first time. I was in shock!

Have you listened to any of Kevin Pierce’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, first time

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Killer in the family

Any additional comments?

I felt so bad for both families.

Truth, more intriguing than fiction!

Not only because the backdrop to this story is in my hometown of the greater St. Louis metroplace, and that the murder plot unfolded just blocks from my home near Old Orchard in Webster Groves, but the horror of what happened to a young wife and mother, and to her entire family, is a gripping tale.

Should have been edited

Lots of material here for a tight, suspenseful murder story but there are lengthy and repetitive descriptions of people’s reactions to awful events and delayed resolution.

Wonderfully put together

Where does A Killer Among Us rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I’d be lying if I said this book didn’t make me emotional from time to time. The writer does a wonderful job of telling the true story of Elizabeth’s untimely murder and the toll it took on her family. The performer does a great job of keeping you attentive and making it easy to follow the complex story and murder plot.

What did you like best about this story?

The family bond.

Have you listened to any of Kevin Pierce’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

N/A

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The first trial when Rick's verdict is read.

Any additional comments?

n/a