Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases

This book comes from the detective who found The Golden State Killer, a memoir of solving America’s toughest cold cases. For a decade, the Golden State Killer stalked and murdered Californians, leaving communities afraid. He disappeared in 1986, hiding in plain sight for thirty years. In 1994, cold case investigator Paul Holes found the old file and vowed to unmask the killer. Twenty-four years later, he identified Joseph J. DeAngelo, a 73-year-old former cop.

In this memoir, the author recounts his storied career, offering insider accounts of notorious cases like the Golden State Killer, Laci Peterson’s murder, and Jaycee Dugard’s kidnapping. It also reveals his complex motivations, including the drive for closure and the challenge-acceptance that compromises his happiness. He delves into his personal life, including self-doubt and its impact on his marriage.

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