Missing Mom: A True Crime, True Family Story

By: Daniel L. Murphy

Narrated by: Kevin Pierce

This true story begins on a sunny morning in 2003, just before the Fourth of July, outside of Flint Michigan, when an 80-year-old grandmother has mysteriously disappeared from the face of the Earth. She was my mother.

Three days after she disappeared, the charred remains of her new car were identified, after being completely destroyed by an intentional fire; but she was nowhere to be found.

For the next three months, my family and I searched for her, and this book chronicles that search, and eventually her memorial service, funeral, and the trial of the person who stood accused of killing her. It is an odd and twisting tale about robbery, kidnapping, a lesbian love triangle, attempted murder, and actual murder.

©2015 Daniel L. Murphy (P)2016 Daniel L. Murphy

It's Okay...

but not great. Mom disappears. Turns out she was a casualty in a drive by. Then EVERY single word of the trial.

Touching

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A great listen and well written story that kept me hooked. The narrator was excellent and really brought the story to life. I don’t usually listen to books in this category, but will be looking for more from this author in the future.

* I was given a free copy of the book from AudiobookBlast dot com in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Missing Mom: A True Crime, True Family Story

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"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast."

This is a murder mystery based on a true story. I can understand the author waiting a decade to publish this book, as it is so personal. It

gripped my heart from start to finish.




The narration was exceptional with the right inflections in all the right places.

A must read!

This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast.

One of the hardest things to ever go through is to lose a loved one, and to write such a great book about it has to be hard. The author didn't show just how hard as the book flows from beginning to end. I hardly ever read books of this nature, but I'm so glad I did. I would recommend this book to everyone, as it's well worth the credit. The narrator did such a great job. His voice sounded like it was made to read this book.

A Work of Catharsis

Compelling tragic story represented by the victim's son on behalf of his mother's family. The book lacks an editor who understands the skill set required for that job.

Too much Detail!!!

I grew a little weary of the author explaining every detail of the trial. This would be a comforting book for those going through a similar circumstance. I just felt that the author just focus too much on his family and every detail of what they were going through but that might be good for someone who needs to hear that. It just didn't keep me that engaged and interested as an overall interesting book to read.

A True Crime that is truly worth the listen

Would you listen to Missing Mom: A True Crime, True Family Story again? Why?

No but I would like to have the transcript of the families words at the sentencing of Kimberly Morgan. The reason I wouldn't want to listen again is because it is very sad and I'll not forget any of it.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Missing Mom: A True Crime, True Family Story?

It may seem odd to say this but actually the last few minutes when Daniel was sharing all about what has happened since 2003 and especially about Flint, Michigan. We have heard on the news lately about the bad water in Flint and so this was good to know that if this town could help this family as it did and the police and legal teams could take care of getting justice for "Dort" then they surely will take care of the bad water issue in Flint and I am praying they do so! Also, Kimberly's testimony was beyond belief and thankfully the prosecutor was at her finest in this courtroom and evil didn't prevail.

What does Kevin Pierce bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He does an excellent excellent job in reading these types of true crime and court room books. He has a way of making you believe the author is speaking and his inflections are perfect and also you just have a sense of his own heart being spoken as he talks. I can't imagine any other person doing a better job.

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

True and Complete Justice comes to Flint, Michigan in "Missing Mom" case

Any additional comments?

As difficult as this book could have been to listen to it wasn't because I knew from the beginning Daniel would't have written it if justice hadn't been served. May Kimberly never be given her freedom.

My first audio book. Flint Mi.

I loved the details. I am also from Flint Mi. My dad moved us to Flint Mi from Jackson Ms.to work for GM.

missing mom: A true crime,true family story

Love listening to kevin pierce. Gripping story of a missing 80 old mom written in first person. Heart wrenching.

excellent book

heart wrenching story well told. the book moves swiftly with great detail. keeps your interest all the way through.