My Sister's Keeper: The Cleveland Serial Killer Untold Story

What do a brutal attempted murder cold case, a beleaguered Sex Crimes Unit, two reluctant prosecutors and a convicted serial killer have in common? All collide with a determined man who pursues justice and closure for an ex-girlfriend.A husband vows for better or worse. But what obligation does an ex-boyfriend have when a former girlfriend is raped, beaten, strangled and left for dead? On June 19, 2006, my life changed…forever. A call from the Emergency Room can do that. The nurse said, “There’s been a serious assault on Vernice Crutcher, and she asked that we call you. Please come now!" Words can’t begin to describe the horror I saw as I stepped beyond the hospital curtain. It appeared as if Vernice came out on the losing end of a vicious attack by a wolverine. The deep slashes about the head and face made me wonder, who had resurrected the notorious Jack the Ripper? But the peculiar real calling card was the very visible white strangulation ring around Vernice’s throat. Unbeknownst to me, three years later, eleven strangled women would share this same involuntary skin engraving.After about fifteen hours of unconsciousness, she came back from the grave to warn Cleveland, that a serial killer was emerging.Sadly, her case went cold. My role that day drastically went from ex-boyfriend to rehab coach to caregiver changing her bloody gauzes daily. Three years later after Sowell’s capture my role switched to private investigator.Yes, I have letters from Sowell, the convicted Cleveland Strangler now on Death Row.In an effort to secure a confession or covert admission of guilt. Once Sowell was verified and confirmed as Vernice’s attacker, my role morphed again into gladiator for justice. This current status has been the most challenging endeavor.I have encountered unanticipated resistance and a cover up by the authorities at the highest levels. Her failed investigation is the singular and pivotal case that I staunchly declared should have led to Sowell’s arrest as he was beginning in his killing spree. Cleveland officials wish to conceal this fact.Recently I have gone head to head with Sowell, the Cleveland Sex Crime Unit, the Chief of Police and the County Prosecutor in my quest for truth, justice and closure for Vernice.Mature Readers. This is a "true crime biography." Compelling photos, letters, documents, riveting phone transcripts and more await you in My Sister's The Cleveland Serial Killer Untold Story