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The Snapshot Killer
The shocking true story of serial killer Christopher Wilder - from Sydney's beaches to America's Most Wanted
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A chilling journey into the life and mind of charming and persuasive predator and serial killer Christopher Wilder, who murdered on two continents and evaded capture for over twenty years.
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Christopher Wilder was about as bad as they get. A serial killer and predator, he first came to the attention of police in Sydney when, as a teenager in 1963, he was charged with rape. As a young adult, he relocated to Florida, USA.
Wilder plied his vile and deadly trade on two continents and did so undetected for more than twenty years. He was a chameleon and a predator with a modus operandi refined over the decades, luring young teenage girls with the promise of a career as a photographic model. His final flourish was a six-week spree of abduction, sexual assault, and murder crisscrossing the USA, earning him the top spot on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list.
Wilder could have been stopped a few times in his evil career - but he wasn't. In addition to his many crimes in the US, he is now also a prime suspect for the infamous Wanda Beach murders - one of Australia's most notorious unsolved crimes. The Snapshot Killer explores how a monster was able to hide in plain sight and tells the tragic story of the many victims - at least twelve, but likely more - whose lives Wilder destroyed, with consequences that continue to resonate to this day.
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The Snapshot Killer by Duncan McNab is often described as a gripping and chilling exploration of the infamous Australian serial killer, Christopher Wilder. Reviewers have praised the book for its detailed and methodical narrative, providing insight into the killer’s mind as well as the resulting investigation. McNab's meticulous research and engaging storytelling have been highlighted as key strengths, making the book a compelling read for true crime enthusiasts.
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ISBN: 9780733644702
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 June 2021
Country: Australia
Imprint: Hachette Australia
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Duncan McNab is a former police detective, private investigator specialising in criminal defence, investigative journalist and media adviser to government and the private sector. He is the author of twelve books, including the phenomenally bestselling Dead Man Running (with Ross Coulthart), Snapshot Killer, Waterfront and Roger Rogerson. Duncan was a producer on the Kennedy and Clarion award-winning Murder Uncovered series (7 Network) in 2017 and creator/series producer of the groundbreaking Australia Behind Bars (9 Network/ITV). In 2017 his book Getting Away with Murder won the Ned Kelly Award for Best True Crime. In the same year his bestselling book on disgraced former detective and convicted murderer, Roger Rogerson, was shortlisted for the Ned Kelly Award for Best True Crime. Duncan's forensic eye and engaging style makes him the perfect author to deep dive into the Erin Patterson case. Recipe for Murder will be published in October 2025.
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