“Kathryn Casey is one of the best true crime writers today.”
—Ann Rule
With true crime classics like Descent into Hell and Die My Love, author Kathryn Casey has peered into the darkest corners of the Lone Star State, shedding a fascinating, chilling light on a series of notorious Texas murders. In Shattered, she explores in riveting detail an infamous Houston area crime: the brutal slaying of a young mother and her unborn child by the person closest to them. Bestselling author Carlton Stowers numbers Kathryn Casey “among the elite of true crime writers,” and Shattered—a shocking true story of blood, rage, and betrayal—will only enhance her reputation as one of the best of the best.
But in a town that worshipped its football heroes, could the beloved local coach really be a cold-blooded killer?
- A Staged Crime Scene: A shattered back door and drawers left ajar pointed to a burglary gone wrong. But to investigators, the undisturbed jewelry and carefully placed television told a very different, more sinister story.
- Small-Town Hero Worship: David Temple was a star football player and a beloved local coach in Katy, Texas. Could the town’s golden boy truly be capable of such a monstrous act, or were detectives blinded by suspicion?
- Infidelity and Motive: Just days before Belinda’s murder, David Temple confessed his love to another woman. This account follows the trail of a secret affair that may have provided a chilling motive.
- Meticulous Investigation: For years, the case went cold. Follow the dogged detective work as investigators sift through lies, alibis, and community pressure to piece together what really happened on that tragic day.