• Front cover view of Rites of Burial by Tom Jackman & Troy Cole centered on a neutral light gray background.
  • Back cover view of Rites of Burial by Tom Jackman & Troy Cole centered on a neutral light gray background.
  • Close-up spine view of Rites of Burial by Tom Jackman & Troy Cole centered on a neutral light gray background. Spine shows creasing and slight cocking.
1 3

Criminal Biography and Investigative Journalism

Rites of Burial by Tom Jackman & Troy Cole

Rites of Burial by Tom Jackman & Troy Cole

$11.00 USD
$11.00 USD
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.

A Kansas City True Crime Account of Robert Berdella, Serial Torture, and Forensic Logs

In April 1988 in Kansas City, Missouri, a young man escaped from the home of Robert Berdella, wearing only a dog collar and lead. Kansas City homicide detectives searching Berdella's residence uncovered hundreds of detailed polaroid photographs, journals, and torture logs documenting the abductions and murders of six young men.

Journalists Tom Jackman and Detective Troy Cole reconstruct the crime scene processing, Berdella's confessions, and his life sentence at the Missouri State Penitentiary.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Jackman and Cole deliver an authoritative, primary-source account of one of the Midwest's most disturbing serial killer investigations. Essential for fans of John Douglas, Brian Masters, and Carlton Smith.

Book Details

ISBN: 9781558176119

Binding: Paperback

Pub Date:

Publisher: Pinnacle Books

Pages: 368

Author:

  • Tom Jackman
  • Troy Cole

Language: English

View full details
$11.00 USD
$11.00 USD
Sale Sold out

Explore the Collection Archive

This title is held within our hand-vetted thematic collections, curated to deepen your discovery and enrich your reading ritual.

Featured Archive

True Crime

Explore Collection
Plum Deluxe Tea - Reading Nook Lavender Rose Chamomile Black Tea: Regular - Fehmerling Books

Read, Sip, Unwind

Pair this book with Reading Nook Lavender Rose Chamomile Black Tea

Create your perfect sanctuary for stories and imagination with our beloved Reading Nook Black Tea. This tea is crafted to be the ideal companion for settling into your coziest chair, opening a good book, and letting inspiration flow. Creamy vanilla essence softens the edges, while a fragrant floral trio works its magic: romantic rose petals, calming lavender buds, and gentle chamomile flowers create an atmosphere that is somehow both soothing and uplifting.

Get Yours Here

Deepen your reading ritual with curated history, lore, and literary musings.

September 11, 2024

Beyond the Headlines: An Expert Guide to the True Crime Genre

Why are we so fascinated by dark stories? This expert guide explores the psychology and history of the true crime genre. We take a deep dive into its compelling subgenres, from serial killer profiles to celebrity cases, and show you how to curate the perfect "cozy" ritual for your investigation.
Read Full Article
December 09, 2025

The Ethical Allure of True Crime: A Psychological Deconstruction of Our Fascination

Why are we so fascinated by true crime? We deconstruct the deep psychology, ethics, and allure of the genre, and explain why a journal is the most essential tool for processing dark narratives.
Read Full Article
September 01, 2026

Strange Legacies & Unreliable Bloodlines

Explore our September 2026 curation centered on the uncanny—where familiar legacies fracture under psychological suspense. Discover dark domestic secrets in Yellowface and The Responsible Party, thoughtfully paired with warming autumn teas and quiet reading rituals.
Read Full Article
12