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True Crime Biography and Courtroom Drama

Final Vows by Karen Kingsbury

Final Vows by Karen Kingsbury

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A California True Crime Account of Dan Montecalvo, Prison Ministry Marriages, and Suburban Homicide

In March 1988, Carol Montecalvo was shot to death inside her Burbank, California home, while her husband Dan Montecalvo survived a gunshot wound to the shoulder. Dan, an ex-convict with a history of bank robbery who met Carol through a prison ministry pen-pal program, claimed the couple interrupted a burglary in progress.

Bestselling author Karen Kingsbury reconstructs the LAPD and Burbank police investigation that exposed Dan's heavy gambling debts and forged life insurance policies. The narrative covers the ballistics testing, financial audits, and 1990 trial that convicted Dan of murdering his wife for insurance money.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Karen Kingsbury delivers a detailed investigative report on domestic deception and legal justice. Featuring police tradecraft and courtroom drama, this true crime volume appeals to fans of Gregg Olsen, Ken Englade, and Carlton Stowers.

Book Details

ISBN: 9780440211983

Binding: Paperback

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Publisher: Dell

Pages: 417

Author:

  • Karen Kingsbury

Language: English

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