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Obeying Evil
- The Mockingbird Hill Massacre Through the Eyes of a Killer
- Narrated by: Steve White
- Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins
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Summary
Obeying Evil presents the shocking true story of Ronald Gene Simmons and the most disturbing family killing spree in the United States. Over the course of a week in 1987, he murdered 14 members of his own family, a former co-worker, and a stranger.
In 1979, Simmons retired as an Air Force Master Sergeant following 20 years of service. The instability that followed his military days exacerbated his desire for control over his family. Simmons used intimidation, humiliation, and violence to assert dominance over all but one of his family members. He allowed a softer side to surface for his favorite daughter, Shelia, whom he forced into an incestuous relationship, and eventually fathered her child.
His need for total control led to isolation within his family and an inability to hold down a job. His frustration grew to untold levels when Sheila left the family home and married another man. With his plans in ruin and his grip softening, Simmons surprisingly supported his family's desire for a big Christmas celebration. The stage was set for a heartwarming reunion, but he had laid a very different set of plans.
Obeying Evil portrays the Mockingbird Hill Massacre from the perspective of Ronald Gene Simmons. It's a shocking true story about dominance, intimidation, and extreme violence.
If you are especially sensitive to accounts of the suffering of children, it might be advisable not to listen any further.
If, however, you seek to understand the darker side of human nature by coming face to face with it, then this audiobook is written for you.
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- Clive
- 16-06-19
A fantastic listen
This is a great listen as are all of Ryan's stories. Superbly narrated by Steve White. Definitely worth a listen.
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- PaulC6230
- 27-10-22
Beyond Evil
This was another hit audiobook from Ryan once again. The horrors Ronald Simmons done is beyond evil. How you go on a spree like him is unbelievable yet Ryan’s research lets you know all the details and the narrator brings it all to life. Highly recommend to True Crime fans.
I got this copy free from the author for a fair and unbiased review.
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- Ostfeld
- 05-07-18
The Story Teller !
The author Ryan Green is amazing, I believe that no matter the subject he would glue you to it, he does a complete research before he starts and then like magic he tells the story like no others !
If I only had teachers like him, I would have been a much better student then just an average one.
Really beautifully written coupled with the narrator Steve White a great audiobook was created.
This audiobook is Full heartedly recommended !!!
I believe that my review was honest even so that I got this audiobook for free.
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- James Tormey
- 06-04-20
Made my skin crawl
I'm going to keep this one brief.
Obeying Evil is both a horrible book and a completely fascinating story. The details that are revealed within left my skin crawling. It tells the story of a crime that I had been unaware of up until now, and honestly, I'm not sure my life is any better for knowing it. I learned nothing from this book. The book only exists to prove that some people are deplorable and should be kept away from others at all times.
While this book is certainly true crime, I do mark it as non-fiction with a little hesitation. I'm not sure how the author can reveal the thoughts of the killer without some artistic license. At times it almost felt as if the author was on the side of the criminal, but this is probably in large part due to the style the story is told. We are after all, supposed to be looking through the eyes of the killer.
Negatives out of the way there are definitely positives here. Despite everything I could not stop listening to it. The narration was excellent and really added to the story. If you are a fan of true crime, and want something with a bit of edge to it, then this is certainly for you, but be warned - it is incredibly graphic and features incest, and the brutal murder of children. The author does not hold back on the details. As such, I find it hard to recommend. I certainly liked it. This being the second book I have listened to by the author, I am not sure if I want to listen to any more, not because I didn't enjoy it (because I did) but because I'm not sure my wits could take it again.
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- Emily
- 02-05-20
Struggle
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
I really struggled with this audiobook. It’s quite short and many details were left out, which I struggled with because I could never remember who was who.
The narrator was brilliant, and I really appreciated his narration style.
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- Elizabeth Frounks
- 05-06-19
Truly Interesting
This is a story that is difficult to stop listening to. It is detailed and told in such a way that it does keep you captivated. Steve did a wonderful job narrating the amazing tales from Ryan Green. A truly needed book for all Real Crime lovers.
*I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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