A Killer Among Us
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Narrated by:
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Kevin Pierce
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By:
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Charles Bosworth
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On March 16, 1992, Elizabeth DeCaro, a 28 year-old mother of four, was found dead in her own home, murdered execution-style with two bullets to the head. Her husband, Rick, was immediately a suspect, having previously struck her "accidentally" with the family van after taking out a $100,000 life insurance policy on her. A Killer Among Us presents the true shocking story of Elizabeth's family and their search for justice against the man who continued to play father to the children whose mother he had killed.
This real-life case has fascinating legal elements - three trials, a death penalty conviction, and a dramatic reversal in federal court - and has received extensive local and national coverage.
Charles Bosworth Jr. is the author of the New York Times best sellers Previous Victims and Silent Witness.
©2015 Charles Bosworth, Jr. (P)2015 Gregg OlsenGreat outcome
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Amazing story of justice not denied
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Perfect in every way.
So happy that they finally convicted and locked away those despicable men.
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A Killer Among Us
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A Killer Among Us: A True Story of Murder and Justice by Charles Bosworth Jr. is a compelling, if at times frustrating, true crime audiobook that explores not just a brutal murder, but the long, complicated road to justice that followed.
The book centres on Elizabeth DeCaro, a 28-year-old mother of four who was found murdered execution-style in her own home. Suspicion quickly falls on her husband, Rick—especially given his troubling past behaviour, including an “accidental” incident involving the family van and a newly acquired life insurance policy. What unfolds is a deeply unsettling case, as Elizabeth’s family fights for justice while Rick continues to live freely, raising the very children whose mother was taken from them.
One of the aspects I appreciated early on was the narrative structure. The alternating chapters between Elizabeth’s life and the unfolding investigation worked well in audio format. It made the case feel more like a story, gradually revealing details rather than overwhelming the listener all at once. You’re essentially piecing things together alongside investigators, which kept me engaged.
That said, there were a few elements that didn’t sit quite right with me. A recurring frustration was the heavy emphasis placed on Rick’s emotional responses (or lack thereof) as an indicator of guilt. True crime often falls into this trap, and it’s something I find increasingly problematic. People react to grief in wildly different ways—shock, hysteria, calmness, even apparent indifference—and using that as a measure of guilt feels overly simplistic and, frankly, unreliable.
I also found myself conflicted about how Elizabeth’s mother was portrayed. There seemed to be an undercurrent of judgment around her continued public support of Rick, but from my perspective, her actions made a lot of sense. If she truly believed he was guilty, maintaining a relationship may have been the only way to stay close to her grandchildren and protect them from potentially ending up in foster care. It felt like a situation far more nuanced than the narrative sometimes allowed.
The legal side of the case was fascinating but also raised some ethical questions. The decision not to strike a deal with the hitman in order to secure testimony stood out, as did the eventual move to charge Rick in federal court after his acquittal at the district level. While technically different charges, it undeniably felt like a workaround—something that left me feeling uneasy about the fairness of the process. It raises bigger questions about justice, persistence, and whether the system should allow for what feels like a second attempt at conviction.
Overall, this was an engaging and thought-provoking listen. While I didn’t always agree with how certain elements were framed, it certainly sparked reflection on the complexities of grief, family loyalty, and the justice system. If you enjoy true crime that goes beyond the surface and leaves you questioning the process as much as the people involved, this is worth a listen.
A Gripping Case With Complicated Questions
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