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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Written by the journalist son of Detective Tom Jensen, this graphic novelization of the Green River Killer case, and his father‘s part, is a bit of an odd endeavor, but thoughtfully created. Out of print, purchase second-hand, and well worth the $30. This completed my brief deep dive into this case (enneagram 5 #iykyk). Fuck you, Gary Ridgway.

A true crime graphic novel about the dogged detective who helped bring justice for the victims of the Green River Killer. Gary Ridgway was found guilty of murdering 49 women in the Seattle area in the 80s-90s. He‘s the second most prolific known serial killer in America. Though these crimes feature in the graphic novel, the focus is on the author‘s father, the detective in the case. On #hoopla—a good read during even MORE indoor soccer training.

I've heard the name Green River Killer, but didn't know anything about it besides it being killings around Seattle in the 80s.
He had such a huge body count and gave no satisfactory reason as to why 😔
I liked this sorta behind the scenes account. Really cool that the author's dad was the lead detective on the case. I'm really glad this ended on a high, personal note from the author because just, ugh.

I am new to the graphic memoir party and I am loving it. My hat is off to Tom Jensen who stuck with this case for over 20 years to see justice served. His compassion for the victims and their families really comes through on the page as does the admiration of his son who wrote this book.

I did 22 bags of mulch this morning and some weeding. How is it that my dog is the one worn out? Guess we‘ll just have to snuggle with a new graphic novel. #DogsofLitsy

Wow, this was excellent. This graphic novel follows the story of the investigation and capture of the Green River Killer. Written by the son of one of he lead detectives on the case it is an insightful look at the lengths the task force had to go to in order to make their case. True crime fans should enjoy this

#truecrime #murderino #graphicnovel

Interesting look at the killings from the perspective of the detectives.

This book really grew on me. At first I didn't like the focus on the suspected killer, as it felt like it glorified him at the expense of his victims. But as the story turned to focus on the detective, I was much more interested.

thanks for the recommendation @well.read.panda !

Now I can check off #TrueCrime on my reading challenges!

Good read, well drawn, and available on Hoopla!

Whoo! What a read! Tough subject matter, but at it's core, is a love letter from a son to his dad. Still, is about a serial killer, and a really depraved one, so trigger warnings abound. For my all #comics and #graphicnovel #LitsyReadingChallenge bingo card: "A true crime story"

Book 3 on my all #comics & #graphicnovels #LRC Bingo: “True Crime.” I‘ve heard good stuff about this one!

Not the most appropriate bed time reading, but hey, it's Halloween, right?

Breakfast in bed.

Recommended for true crime fans, but also a surprisingly beautiful meditation on one man's relationships to work and to the concept of justice. Jensen's father is the protagonist of this story as the detective who put the Green River Killer away. As a result, the book is also about fathers and sons.