Scream at the Sky: Five Texas Murders and One Man's Crusade for Justice
Aug 2004 · St. Martin's Press
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In the winter of 1984, a faceless evil besieged the quiet town of Wichita Falls, Texas, leaving five young women brutally murdered. Scream at the Sky is the masterful true crime chronicle by two-time Edgar Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Carlton Stowers, detailing one man's murderous career and another man's sworn promise to deliver justice.
For seventeen months, the killer remained at large, leaving grieving families desperate for answers. The haunted district attorney chased every lead, only to meet one dead end after another. It would take fourteen years before a chance discovery by a dedicated cold case investigator provided a new suspect: Faryion Wardrip, an unhappily married family man who drowned his anger in substance abuse and violent fantasies.
Investigator John Little tirelessly ruled out every possibility until he was left with but one conclusion. His instincts led him to discover how Wardrip's drug-fueled fantasies became a reality for his unfortunate victims: Terry Sims, Toni Gibbs, Ellen Blau, Debra Taylor, and Tina Kimbrew. Scream at the Sky recounts the remarkable story of how Little tracked down Wardrip and used the legal system to finally bring justice and closure to the people of Texas.
For seventeen months, the killer remained at large, leaving grieving families desperate for answers. The haunted district attorney chased every lead, only to meet one dead end after another. It would take fourteen years before a chance discovery by a dedicated cold case investigator provided a new suspect: Faryion Wardrip, an unhappily married family man who drowned his anger in substance abuse and violent fantasies.
Investigator John Little tirelessly ruled out every possibility until he was left with but one conclusion. His instincts led him to discover how Wardrip's drug-fueled fantasies became a reality for his unfortunate victims: Terry Sims, Toni Gibbs, Ellen Blau, Debra Taylor, and Tina Kimbrew. Scream at the Sky recounts the remarkable story of how Little tracked down Wardrip and used the legal system to finally bring justice and closure to the people of Texas.
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#forever27JakesMom
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July 3, 2021
Having been born and raised in Wichita Falls I clearly remember the fear among single Mom's and other ladies. A dear friend of mine's sister was one of the victims of FW. My friend deserved justice! Rest peacefully sweet man DA's investigator Mr John Little. Your work is done but you are missed dearly. We Thank You for your determination and no quit attitude.
Samantha Marie
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September 12, 2014
Great book if you are a true crime fan. The research and style of writing brings the book to life. I finished this book in only two sittings. It nearly had me in tears due to the way he writes. I highly recommend.
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J Johnston
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August 30, 2022
great writer , couldn't put it down such a sad story hopefully this POS is dead by now
About the author
Carlton Stowers is the author of more than two dozen works of nonfiction, including the Edgar Award-winning Careless Whispers, the Pulitzer Prize-nominated Innocence Lost, and Open Secrets. He and his wife live in Cedar Hill, Texas.
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