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Kathy Reichs' Murder by the Book: Madalyn Murray O'Hair
- Forensic anthropologist and best-selling author Kathy Reichs explores the case of Madalyn Murray O'Hair, once pegged "The Most Hated Woman in America." When Madalyn and her family disappear from their Austin, TX home, never to be seen again, intrepid newspaper reporter John MacCormack takes it upon himself to find the truth. After an arduous 5-year investigation, and with the help of the IRS and the FBI, can MacCormack get his story and justice for Madalyn?
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• The Starbucks Shooter
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