by Ann Rule
Jerry Brudos was known to his neighbors as a quiet and unassuming man, despite his remarkable physical strength. As an expert electrician, his employers valued his skill and expertise. His wife, Darcie, saw him as a loving husband and father, but also experienced his escalating sexual demands and violent outbursts. However, the Oregon police uncovered the gruesome truth, revealing Jerry to be a twisted and depraved killer, responsible for the deaths of four young women and potentially more. His trial and the subsequent accusation of his wife shook the community to its core.