{"product_id":"the-unsolved-murder-of-evangelista-family-the-mystery-behind-the-st-aubin-street-cult-massacre-9798287127534","title":"The Unsolved Murder of Evangelista Family: The Mystery Behind the St. Aubin Street Cult Massacre","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Ricky Indrawan\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Murder - Mass Murder\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if the most brutal family massacre in Detroit's history was never solved-not because the killer vanished, but because the truth was too terrifying to face?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the morning of July 3, 1929, real estate agent Vincent Elias stepped into the home at 3587 St. Aubin Street and uncovered a scene of unimaginable horror. Benny Evangelista-a self-proclaimed mystic and healer-was found decapitated at his desk. His wife, Santina, and their four young children lay murdered in their beds. The basement housed an eerie occult shrine, complete with wax figures and cryptic manuscripts. Despite extensive investigations, the case remains unsolved nearly a century later.books.apple.com+1sodeadpodcast.com+1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this book, you will explore: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA meticulous reconstruction of the events leading up to the massacre\u003c\/b\u003e, including Benny's rise as a spiritual figure and the family's final days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn in-depth analysis of the crime scene\u003c\/b\u003e, highlighting the symbolic elements of the occult shrine and their potential meanings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfiles of key suspects\u003c\/b\u003e, such as Umberto Tecchio and Aurelius Angelino, examining their connections to the Evangelista family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe role of Detroit's immigrant communities\u003c\/b\u003e in the investigation, and how cultural dynamics may have influenced the case's outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe impact of media sensationalism\u003c\/b\u003e, exploring how newspapers of the time shaped public perception and possibly hindered justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComparisons to other unsolved cases\u003c\/b\u003e, placing the St. Aubin Street Massacre within the broader context of American true crime history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReflections on the enduring mystery\u003c\/b\u003e, contemplating why this case continues to captivate and what it reveals about society's fears and fascinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is for readers who crave: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrue crime narratives\u003c\/b\u003e that delve beyond the surface to explore cultural, psychological, and historical dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical investigations\u003c\/b\u003e that illuminate forgotten events with contemporary relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplorations of occultism and mysticism\u003c\/b\u003e, and their intersections with crime and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnalyses of media influence\u003c\/b\u003e on criminal investigations and public opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStories that challenge perceptions\u003c\/b\u003e, prompting readers to question official narratives and consider alternative possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Devil in the White City\u003c\/i\u003e by Erik Larson\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMidnight in the Garden of Good and Evil\u003c\/i\u003e by John Berendt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI'll Be Gone in the Dark\u003c\/i\u003e by Michelle McNamara\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Skeleton Crew\u003c\/i\u003e by Deborah Halber\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Homicide\u003c\/i\u003e by Randolph Roth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46335443304599,"sku":"9798287127534","price":1147.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798287127534.webp?v=1768674941","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-unsolved-murder-of-evangelista-family-the-mystery-behind-the-st-aubin-street-cult-massacre-9798287127534","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}