Good day, dear readers! I just finished reading “The Scientist and the Serial Killer,” by Lise Olsen. This book is scheduled for publication on 1 April, 2025. For my true crime fans, this is one of those reads that is going to draw you in, and run you through a gambit of emotions. Goodreads does not have a blurb for the book up yet. But, do not let this one pass you by! Add to your mountain now.

This book gets 5/5 stars!

My Review:

Dean Corll was one of the most sadistic serial killers, and yet, he remained unknown until his untimely death. When he was shot by one of the teens that hung out at his house, there were a lot of questions. Those questions then led to admissions, and of course, bodies. Instead of just one or two, many bodies are turned up, and they need identifications. With the identifications pending, Dr. Sharon Derrick worked non-stop, talking to families and tracking down any information she could find. Through all of her work, she managed to identify all of the victims, but one. It was starting to wear on her, and eventually, she moved on, taking another job.

Oh my goodness. The Lost Boys of Houston, this entire story was one that will stay with me for a long time. I had read a small amount on Dean Corll before, but diving into this book, I learned so much more. While he operated in plain sight, he roped many more into doing some of the dirty deeds, ensuring that if he was ever caught, he would not be the only one going to prison. There were aspects of this book that were harder to read than others, but I could not put it down. I wanted to know more, wanted to find answers. While there will never be full closure, there is at least a few that would do time for the horrific murders. This is a book that is going to stay with the readers for a very long time.

True horror is packed into these pages, with some redemption shining through with forensic science. A must read for true crime fans, and for those who are looking for scientific advances and triumphs.