Murder in Battle Creek

The Mysterious Death of Daisy Zick

By: Blaine L. Pardoe

Narrated by: Todd McLaren

Investigate the mysteries surrounding the horrifying murder of Battle Creek's Daisy Zick. A must-listen for fans of true crime and Michigan history enthusiasts.

On a bitterly cold morning in January 1963, Daisy Zick was brutally murdered in her Battle Creek home. No fewer than three witnesses caught a glimpse of the killer, yet today, it remains one of Michigan's most sensational unsolved crimes.

The act of pure savagery rocked not only the community but also the Kellogg Company, where she worked. Here, Blaine Pardoe artfully takes the listener into this true crime thriller. Utilizing long-sealed police files and interviews with the surviving investigators, the true story of the investigation can finally be told.

Who were the key suspects? What evidence does the police still have on this five-decades-old cold case? Just how close did this murder come to being solved? Is the killer still alive? These questions and more are masterfully brought to the forefront for true crime fans and armchair detectives.

©2013 Blaine L. Pardoe (P)2022 Tantor

Such a sad case

This is really a sad case, that ends unsolved.

However I found the book dull and it was hard to keep up with focus.

Great choice of narrator - he really has a great voice

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