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Murder In The Bayou: Who Killed The Women Known As The Jeff Davis 8?
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A New York Times Bestseller & The Basis For The Hit Showtime Docuseriesa Southern Living Book Of The Yearpart Murder Case, Part Corruption Expos, And Part Louisiana Noir (New York Magazine), Murder In The Bayou Chronicles The Twists And Turns Of A Highstakes Investigation Into The Murders Of Eight Women In A Troubled Louisiana Parish.Between 2005 And 2009, The Bodies Of Eight Women Were Discovered Around The Murky Canals And Crawfish Ponds Of Jennings, Louisiana, A Bayou Town Of 10,000 In The Heart Of The Jefferson Davis Parish. The Women Came To Be Known As The Jeff Davis 8, And Local Law Enforcement Officials Were Quick To Pursue A Serial Killer Theory, Opening A Floodgate Of Media Coverage And Stirring A Wave Of Panic Across Jennings Classdivided Neighborhoods. The Jeff Davis 8 Had Been Among Societys Most Vulnerableimpoverished, Abused, And Mired With Mental Illness. They Engaged In Sex Work As A Means Of Survival. And Their Underworld Activity Frequently Occurred At A Decrepit Notell Motel Called The Boudreaux Inn.As The Cases Went Unsolved, The Community Began To Look Inward. Rumors Of Police Corruption And Evidence Tampering, Of Collusion Between Street And Shield, Cast The Serial Killer Theory Into Doubt. But What Was Really Going On In The Humid Rooms Of The Boudreaux Inn? Why Were Crimes Going Unsolved And Police Officers Being Indicted? What Had The Eight Women Known? And Could Anything Be Done Do Stop The Bloodshed?Mixing Muckraking Research And Immersive Journalism Over The Course Of A Fiveyear Investigation, Ethan Brown Reviewed Thousands Of Pages Of Previously Unseen Homicide Files To Posit What Happened During Each Victims Final Hours. Brown Is A Man On A Mission...He Gives The Victims More Respectful Attention Than They Probably Got In Real Life (The New York Times). Murder In The Bayou Is The Story Of An American Town Buckling Under The Dark Forces Of Poverty, Race, And Class Divisionand A Lightning Rod For Justice For The Daughters It Lost. A Mustread For Truecrime Fans (Publishers Weekly, Starred Review).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Murder in the Bayou' about? A: 'Murder in the Bayou' is a true-crime book by Ethan Brown that investigates the unsolved murders of eight women in Jennings, Louisiana, known as the Jeff Davis 8. The book explores the complexities of the case, including police corruption and societal issues.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Murder in the Bayou'? A: The author of 'Murder in the Bayou' is Ethan Brown, an investigative journalist known for his deep dives into crime and corruption.
- Q: Is 'Murder in the Bayou' a bestseller? A: 'Murder in the Bayou' is a New York Times Bestseller and has received acclaim for its thorough investigation and compelling narrative.
- Q: What type of book is 'Murder in the Bayou'? A: 'Murder in the Bayou' is classified as a true crime book, blending investigative journalism with a narrative style that reads like a novel.
- Q: How many pages does 'Murder in the Bayou' have? A: 'Murder in the Bayou' has a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Murder in the Bayou'? A: 'Murder in the Bayou' was published on September 12, 2017.
- Q: What format is 'Murder in the Bayou' available in? A: 'Murder in the Bayou' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Murder in the Bayou'? A: The book explores themes of poverty, race, class division, police corruption, and the struggles of marginalized communities.
- Q: Is 'Murder in the Bayou' suitable for true crime fans? A: 'Murder in the Bayou' is highly recommended for true crime fans due to its in-depth research and gripping storytelling.
- Q: What accolades has 'Murder in the Bayou' received? A: 'Murder in the Bayou' has been recognized as a Southern Living Book of the Year and has been praised by publications like The New York Times and Publishers Weekly.