Ann Rule

Author of true crime books

Ann Rule - Author of true crime books
Born

October 22nd, 1931
93 years ago

Died

July 26th, 2015
9 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Worked as a police officer before becoming a prolific author of true crime. Authored over 30 books, including the best-selling 'The Stranger Beside Me', which explored the life of Ted Bundy. Contributed to various magazines and appeared on television programs discussing crime-related topics.

Authored 'The Stranger Beside Me'

Wrote more than 30 true crime books

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