The Serial Killer’s Apprentice: And Other True Stories of Cleveland’s Most Intriguing Unsolved Crimes

The audio release of investigative reporter and podcaster Renner’s (True Crime Addict) 2008 true crime book discusses 12 unsolved crimes in Cleveland, OH. The cases range from the murder of young Beverly Jarosz to stolen identities, controversial suicides, and heists. Renner delves into each of these cases and provides updates since the book’s initial publication date. Narrating his own work, Renner offers a grisly portrait of Cleveland’s most infamous unsolved crimes. Renner employs fluid pacing and a respectful tone as he tells the stories of the victims and shares his personal interest in why he pursues true crime. Each chapter ends with an update, filling in details about what has happened since 2008, including whether the crime has been solved or providing a way to contact authorities and families if listeners have pertinent information. Renner’s passion for helping solve crimes that have fallen from the headlines is affecting and makes for a riveting listen.