A need to kill
Book • 1990
This true crime book delves into the case of two young boys kidnapped and brutally murdered in Nebraska in 1983.
The narrative follows the 116-day manhunt that eventually leads to the capture of John Jupert, the young killer.
Mark Pettit, the author, uniquely secured an interview with Jupert, who was later executed for his crimes.
The book explores Jupert's obsession with death and his inability to differentiate between pain and pleasure.
It also uncovers ties to the Johnny Gosch case, a still-missing newspaper boy, adding another layer to the unsettling story.
The narrative follows the 116-day manhunt that eventually leads to the capture of John Jupert, the young killer.
Mark Pettit, the author, uniquely secured an interview with Jupert, who was later executed for his crimes.
The book explores Jupert's obsession with death and his inability to differentiate between pain and pleasure.
It also uncovers ties to the Johnny Gosch case, a still-missing newspaper boy, adding another layer to the unsettling story.
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