Ann Rule chronicles the sociopathic behavior and eventual downfall of Cheryl Keeton’s husband, Bradly Morris Cunningham. Set in Portland, Oregon, the narrative centers on a bitter custody battle that culminated in Cheryl’s brutal bludgeoning death inside her SUV. Rule documents Cunningham’s history of financial manipulation and emotional abuse across multiple marriages. She tracks the decade-long efforts of investigators and Cheryl’s attorney to assemble circumstantial evidence against a man who managed to stall justice through legal maneuvering and systemic intimidation.
Readers of investigative true crime study this account to understand the psyche of a malignant narcissist and the structural failures inherent in domestic litigation. The text provides a detailed study of how a predatory individual can use personal charm and litigation to mask violent intent. By the final chapter, the reader gains knowledge of the specific forensic procedures and witness testimonies required to secure a conviction in a cold case where the perpetrator lacked a traditional conscience or a sense of remorse.
Practical and clear-cut; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Practical Optimizer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1995
- Language
- EN
