Publisher's Synopsis
What kind of killer builds a torture chamber in his basement, and records his victims' final moments?
The Bi-State Video Strangler unveils the terrifying true story of Maury Travis, a seemingly ordinary man from Missouri who became one of America's most disturbing serial killers. Between the late 1990s and 2002, Travis preyed on society's most vulnerable women, luring them to his home, subjecting them to unspeakable abuse, and capturing it all on videotape.
In this meticulously researched account, Sonia J. Cowart dives deep into the mind of a sadistic predator and the chilling crimes that haunted the St. Louis region. From digital forensics that cracked the case, to the twisted letter that led police to his doorstep, this book exposes a man who played cat-and-mouse with the media, and nearly got away with it.
Readers will uncover:
- The chilling dual life of Maury Travis: polite waiter by day, sadist by night
- The technology breakthrough that made him the first serial killer caught via the internet
- The long-term trauma for victims' families and the community
- The lasting lessons about law enforcement's failure to protect marginalized women
Disturbing, powerful, and unforgettable, The Bi-State Video Strangler is a true crime story you won't be able to put down. Get your copy now and confront the darkness hiding in plain sight.
