Dark ambition : the shocking crime of Dellen Millard

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Dark ambition : the shocking crime of Dellen Millard

Title remainder

the shocking crime of Dellen Millard

Statement of responsibility

Ann Brocklehurst

Creator

• trueBrocklehurst, Ann, 1958-

Author

• trueBrocklehurst, Ann, 1958-

Subject

• Millard, Dellen
• trueMurder -- Ontario -- Case studies
• trueMurder investigation
• trueMurderers
• Murderers -- Ontario -- Case studies
• trueTrials (Murder)
• Murder -- Investigation -- Ontario -- Case studies
• trueMurder

Genre

• trueCase studies

Language

eng

Summary

"A gripping true-crime account of a young Canadian aviation heir charged with three murders--Tim Bosma, ex-girlfriend Laura Babcock, and his own father, Wayne Millard--in what appears to be thrill-seeking serial kills. Tim Bosma of Hamilton, Ontario, was a successful businessman and happily married young father until he put his truck up for sale online, went for a test drive with two strangers, and never returned. His disappearance and the murder investigation that followed played out on social media and in the headlines over several weeks in spring 2013. His heartbroken family made futile pleas for his return. Weeks later, two men were arrested for Bosma's murder, a petty criminal with the Dickensian name of Mark Smich, and Dellen Millard, the good-looking heir of an aviation millionaire. Disturbingly, there appeared to be no motive for the gruesome killing of Bosma, whose charred remains were found on Millard's farm. It seemed to be a cold-blooded "thrill kill" carried out by what some would deem a psychopath, and his sidekick. But there was even more to the grisly story. The investigation of Bosma's death would eventually lead to the discovery of two other murders: the pair would be charged with the murder of Laura Babcock, Millard's former girlfriend, who disappeared in 2012, and Millard alone would be charged with the murder of his own father, Wayne Millard. Wayne Millard's death previously had been ruled a suicide. Ann Brocklehurst, a Toronto journalist and private investigator, has been fascinated by the Millard case and had a front row seat at the Hamilton murder trial. She provides a compelling look at how detectives, lawyers, and journalists work, as well as the contributions made by the newest participants in the world of crime--online sleuths. Her book asks the question: what makes someone who seemingly has everything--money, a supportive family, mobility, social position--turn to evil deeds? And why do some murders fascinate millions while others go unnoticed?"--

Writing style

• trueCompelling
• trueRichly detailed

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Provided by publisher

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NLC

Dewey number

364.152/309713

Illustrations

illustrations

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index present

Literary form

non fiction