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True-crime analyst, creator/executive producer and host of Investigation Discovery's DARK MINDS (2011 - 2014), award-winning investigative journalist M. William Phelps is the New York Times best-selling author of 43 nonfiction books and winner of the Excellence in (Investigative) Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists. Phelps has written for numerous publications, including the Providence Journal, Connecticut Magazine and Hartford Courant. Diversifying his talents, Phelps consulted on the first season of the hit Showtime cable television series DEXTER and is a constant presence on crime film sets.

A major project, 11 years in the making, season 1 of his investigative, narrative podcast focused on four missing Connecticut girls Janice Pockett, Debra Spickler, Lisa Joy White, Irene Larosa, and one confirmed murder, Susan Larosa, for iHeart Radio is available now.

His next book, WE THOUGHT WE KNEW YOU, about the murder of Mary Yoder in Utica, NY, is out December 29, 2020. Phelps’ book, written from victim Debra Newall's point of view, about the infamous "Dirty John" Meehan case, slated for September 2021.

Produced by Catalina Productions, executive-produced by Phelps for Oxygen, Phelps has completed work on "NOTORIOUS: The Happy Face Killer," his 2-hour documentary based on his book "Dangerous Ground: My Friendship with a Serial Killer.“

Adding to his extensive television work, Phelps is executive producer and creator of TO CATCH A KILLER, a 6-episode series co-produced by Crazy Legs Productions, that premiered on Investigation Discovery in October 2018.

See Phelps on SEX, LIES & MURDER (REELZ); Oxygen's SNAPPED; and DEADLY WOMEN. Phelps consulted and produced Piers Morgan's SERIAL KILLER with PIERS MORGAN and KILLER WOMEN; and continues his expert commentary on several series, such as KILLER COUPLES, WICKED ATTRACTION, FORENSIC FILES, ICE COLD KILLERS, EVIL STEP MOMS, TWISTED LOVE, and more.

Having written 7 books about them, Phelps is a highly sought-after expert and speaker for his extensive knowledge regarding historic and contemporary serial killers-and the psychology shaping the mind of the murderer.

In a revealing essay for The Edge magazine, which ignited support and social media dialogue, Phelps published A MILLION VOICES, MENTAL ILLNESS, A LIFE CHANGED FORVER in January 2019.

He grew up in East Hartford, Connecticut, and now lives just north of Hartford, in Tolland County.

In July 2017, Phelps published his definitive, 5-year project with Happy Face Killer, DANGEROUS GROUND: My Friendship with a Serial Killer.

Touched by tragedy himself, due to the unsolved murder of his pregnant sister-in-law, Phelps is able to enter the hearts and minds of his subjects like no one else. He lives in a small Connecticut farming community and can be reached at his website, www.mwilliamphelps.com.

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A deep dive into psychopath's, Edwin “Ned” Snelgrove, mind. Ed shocked everyone by pleading guilty to attacking Mary Renard and the 1983 murder of college girlfriend Karen Osmun. While in prison, he was obsessed with Ted Bundy and became his idol. Phelps corresponded with the killer for months to get inside his mind. Phelps was jumping all over the place in this one. It made it a pain to keep up with what was going on. Decent read if you can figure out the timelines quickly. ...more

New ground to cover

I think true crime readers are sick to death of Bundy, Gacy, Dahmer and the like. We're always on the lookout for fresh material, and this book provides it in spades.

Edwin Gales Snelgrove, Jr. Never heard of him? Neither had I. Mr. Phelps brought him to the front of the room and told me all about him. Ned claims he has experienced sexual fantasies of topless women, unconscious and at his mercy, as far back as the third or fourth grade. Friends, that would be at age 8 or 9. Thi

This wasn't as good as another I have by this author but only because there were so many errors. It luckily held my interest enough to overlook them !!
It features a serial killer who in no way had made it onto my radar before-one Edwin(Ned)Snelgrove. The author mused he'd not been spoken about in the same breath as the Bundys or Dahmers of this world and wondered at it. He was a real prize.......and in no way EVER apologised for his crimes. It defies belief he was let loose by the justice system ...more

Once again, another great book by M. William Phelps! I have never failed to enjoy a book by him, and this was no exception. It is about Ned Snelgrove and the murders he committed. He was truly on the way to being a full blown serial killer, but thank goodness he was caught. Mr. Snelgrove is truly one sexually sadistic sociopath. After all, he believed that everyone was against him and that there was no evidence against him, he was right and everyone else was wrong, etc. I thought that this book ...more

"Quotation marks?" Plenty. Serial Killer? STRANGE TITLE.

I've read a few of Mr. Phelps books in the past years... And I was hoping he would NOT repeat his annoying habit of putting certain words or phrases in quotation marks when there is absolutely no reason to do this. Sound petty? Perhaps. However, if you like to read, or write, no matter what the subject matter, you look to the established authors as those who may be depended upon NOT to repeat unnecessary, annoying habits. You also should ex

Finished reading " I'll Be Watching You " by M. William Phelps. This is the first novel I have read by Mr. Phelps. I used to watch him on the show " Dark Minds " and had to pick up a couple of his books. I am usually a little leery about authors I haven't read but I am glad did.
This book was very well written and very detailed. It is true crime, so in other words, non fiction. Mr. Phelps has an interesting writing style that I do like. I don't know if his voice is the same in all of his novels b ...more

As usual, Phelps

does it again, even though, I realized after the fact, this was an earlier book of his. This guy, Edwin "Ned" what a piece of garbage. At first, I felt sorry for his parents, it appeared that his father had acknowledged that his son was sick, but then for both parents to blatantly lie in court, specifically about the styrofoam heads, I guess that answers some of the questions one might have concerning Ned's formative years.

I'd like to have those questions Phelps posed to him by l

Excellent Read!

I was a little hesitant to get this book, I had never heard of this case and the book seemed so long. I just wasn't sure. Once again Phelps proves that his books are always worth the read. This case was a little confusing at times, there are many people involved even though there are not many victims. Phelps takes you through in a way that is easy too follow, he gives you details to help you get to know each victim. He explains the court proceedings in simple laymen terms. I like

This non-fiction account of a sexual killer, from a seasoned true crime writer, was involving from the first chapter. His story and the story of his victims, their families and the woman who fought back was incredibly intriguing. If you like real crime stories, you won't want to miss this one. Yes, it's 500 pages, but reads quick, full of details about the trials and the killer's own words and interviews. ...more

An engrossing, infuriating, dreadful story that moves right along, except when I'm brought up short by one of the author's sentence fragments or dangling modifiers. ...more

Poorly represented, annoyingly written

Wow, I wish women would enter the true crime writing world like they've done in podcasting -- then I wouldn't be stuck suffering through Phelps' pretentious writing, outdated references, and antiquated terminology (yes, these words weren't appropriate at time of publication, yet he can't bring himself to spell out "f**k").

The book sells itself on being about a "serial killer" emulating Bundy, yet he's been convicted of two murders, and the four women he att

It took a minute to get into the cadence of this book-I could tell before I even looked it up that this was from earlier in Phelps career-however, as I adjusted to the sort of odd pattern of separating each chapter into parts, Phelps' usual polished journalism and respect came out. I continually find myself returning to his work because I have not encountered another true crime author who truly does their best to ensure every aspect of a victim's life is highlighted. This book wasn't so much abo ...more

Wow!!

Id recommend this book too anyone who can't get enough true killers . I've read a "lot" off books on all off the famous ones some even twice none as good as this,for someone I've never heard of before this killer scared even me,and Phelps writes it in a way that just keeps you coming back for more i hated to pout my book down and counted the minutes till i could continue reading. I loved it,loved it,loved it!

A strange and disturbing case (three cases actually). I don't know how I missed this one when it came out; I probably confused it with I'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU by Caitlin Rother and thought I'd already read it. At any rate, I'm glad I finally got around to it.
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Ned has a large ego and of course he knows how to outsmart the police, or so he thinks. Partly due to continued pressure from the families of his victims this case gets settled, but not for many years. Ned's mental health was never addressed while a teen or for many years following that age, and was severely missed as a continuing factor by the police, attorneys, courts, and correction system. He's clever, but by following his idol, Ted Bundy, his ego overtakes his caution and begins the downwar ...more

I love the books written by Mr. Phelps. He pulls no punches. I respect this. I've purchased 12 of his books now and look forward to many more.

Would recommend these books to any true crime buff. I especially enjoyed his book about Heather Strong. I thought he showed her as a person.

A man with no conscience

I found this book disturbing but interesting. Seeing into the mind of a serial killer was chilling. It was also chilling to realize that someone like this looked and acted like anyone else on the street. He was charming and well educated. He had most people fooled. This author knew him well and showed him as he really was.

Excellent

Until this book I never heard of Bed Snelgrave. True to form Mr. Phelps gives us readers a passionate view of a killer who is where he needs to be...behind bars the rest of his life.

Great read

Hard to believe someone would be inspired to kill someone by another killer such as Ted Bundy and think that sneilgrove could do it better than red Bundy and not need up like ted Bundy did and still get caught just like him.

Didn’t really like this book at all. It kept repeating over and over the same thing. The author was very long winded explaining the situation and the evidence. I probably will not read this book again.

Depressing

To realize that there are such twisted evil people out there is depressing. Kudos to Mr. Phelps for his telling of the story and expressing the human emotions of the family members.

this is true crime at it's very best, and you'll be on tenter hooks with your heart in your mouth as the shocking tale unfolds. it's as if you're there, feeling every emotion. what a brilliant piece of writing this is!! ...more

Another great read from Mr. Phelps.

Chilling story about an absolute monster. Well researched and well written. As a retired cop I am all too aware that such people are out there, but it always amazes and scares me to get inside their heads a bit.

Excellent book

Well written and researched. Kept me on the edge of my seat. I am heart broken for the families who have lost loved ones to this monster.

True crime at its best.

Beautifully written with respect to the victims and their families. Once again Phelps delivers a well rounded view on true crime.

I did not finish this book. I have tried it twice and get to the same spot and hate the author’s style so much that I can’t finish it. I hate authors trying to echo a killer’s thoughts. I do not believe it is possible and I hate the author’s cute, condescending statements. Please just report the facts. I won’t try this a third time. Maybe I will stick with Ann Rule for true crime books.

I didn't like this book nearly as much as "Obsessed". Again, I had issues with the flippant cavałier tone of the narrator. Murder is serious business yet J. Charles reads like this is a Dr. Suess book! The story is about a serial sexual killer more diabolical and frightening than his "mentor" Ted Bundy but the narrator never gives the listener any sense of dread or fear. I got the impression that this was some kind of humorous fiction account, not an actual true crime. As a family member of a vi ...more

This book was very interesting. I have to say that even though I feel Ned was guilty, I don't think he received a fair trial. It wouldn't surprise me if he didn't get a new trial. I didn't think there was any evidence linking him to the murder of Carmen. It was obvious that the judge didn't like him. The evidence that she wouldn't let in the trial would have probably gave him a not guilty from the jury. ...more

There is no doubt that M. W. Phelps put a lot of research into the writing of this book however; I found that it was not in the order of events. Maybe there was a purpose for this..I don't know. The criminal by the name of Edwin Snelgrove is apprehended for a kidnapping and tie him to another murder. Snelgrove is described as a computer nerd without a record and a boy next door. If you love true crime you won't be disappointed. ...more

A guy in the Ted Bundy mold - in fact, Bundy was this guy's hero. It is a miracle that more women aren't taken in b the kind of murderers who are charming and soft-spoken and appeal to...oh it is just too creepy. A look in depth at three of his victims - and he just did it over and over and over. Nightmare-inducing. ...more