Karla Brown was found murdered in the home she and her boyfriend were moving into in 1978. Police felt that the crime scene was staged, due to various inconsistencies in the condition of the body and circumstances surrounding the findings. Her boyfriend had a rock-solid alibi, clearing him from suspicion. Fingerprints at the scene all belonged to Karla or her boyfriend, except one. After four years, police would be able to nail down a suspect and take the case to court. This case was notable for the consultation the local police did with FBI behavioral analysts.

This case was featured on Forensic Files, Season 4, Episode 8 if you are interested in watching. The book provided a lot of details not covered in the show. This was a solid true crime book, despite the age of the crime and date of publication. It is interesting to see how advances in investigation have progressed since the 1970s. New technology at this time is commonly used in the modern era. It is a great reminder of how far science has come.