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Criminal Investigation and Serial Killer Thrillers

The Zani Murders by Kelly Fero

The Zani Murders by Kelly Fero

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A Texas True Crime Procedural of Robert Joseph Zani, Real Estate Murders, and a Cross-Border Manhunt

Beginning with the 1967 murder of his own mother in San Antonio, Robert Joseph Zani carried out a thirteen-year criminal career across Texas. By the late 1970s, Zani and his wife operated a robbery and homicide scheme in Austin and San Antonio, targeting real estate agents and convenience store clerks, including the murder of clerk George "Lupe" Reyes.

Journalist Kelly Fero follows Austin homicide detectives Paul Field and Ron Huckabay as they link disparate crime scenes across county lines. The investigation details the forensic ballistics match, financial paper trails, and international coordination required to locate Zani after he fled across the Mexican border.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Kelly Fero crafts a gritty Texas police procedural highlighting cross-border law enforcement tradecraft. Blending Lone Star legal history with homicide detective work, this volume appeals to fans of Jim Schutze, Gary M. Lavergne, and Carlton Stowers.

Book Details

ISBN: 9780440208983

Binding: Mass market paperback

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Publisher: Dell

Pages: 393

Author:

  • Kelly Fero

Language: English

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