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Dance with the Devil: A Memoir of Murder and Loss
by
Dave Bagby
Dave and Kate Bagby's beloved son Andrew, a young doctor, was murdered in November 2001. His body, lying in a blood-soaked gravel grave, was discovered in Keystone State Parkoutside Latrobe, Pennsylvania, by a homeless man searching dumpsters for aluminum cans. The murderer was his ex-girlfriend Shirley Turner — also a doctor. Dr. Turner — knowing charges would be filed ag...more
Paperback, 344 pages
Published
April 13th 2007
by Key Porter Books
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I wanted to read this book because I saw a snippet on MSNBC or one of those late night shows, (about the last 7-10 minutes of the show) that was actually the television version of what had taken place back in 2001. While watching the few minutes of the show, I could not believe that what the woman in the 'story' had done (at the end of the show/book) (and don't want to give away the ending here).
But the story seemed familiar somehow. I had a recollection that I had heard the story be...more
But the story seemed familiar somehow. I had a recollection that I had heard the story be...more
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Being from Newfoundland,I was well aware of the happenings in this book as they were happening. Even before the ultimate tragic end,I strongly felt that it was a crime within itself that that woman had that defenceless child. David Bagby has written such a poignant account of the sordid happenings and has brought both Andrew and Zachary alive on the pages. His arguments towards the refusal of parole for alleged murderers is superb and really shows how idiotic the laws can be. Yes,Shirley Turner ...more
I read this book in a single day on 2 airplanes several months ago. This is the most moving and incredibly outrageous true story I've ever heard.
This book was written by a grieving father, and it takes you through the most unbelievable story of love and loss, with a bizarre and horrific twist. I cannot imagine how these parents endured such slow torture.
The author happens to be an engineer, so his writing is every clear and concise. The time line is perfectly laid out, ...more
This book was written by a grieving father, and it takes you through the most unbelievable story of love and loss, with a bizarre and horrific twist. I cannot imagine how these parents endured such slow torture.
The author happens to be an engineer, so his writing is every clear and concise. The time line is perfectly laid out, ...more
Having watched the documentary about this case, I really needed to read this book. Written by the father of the murder victim, you learn all the details that led up to his son's murder and the preventable murder of his grandson. What he and his wife went through is truly disgusting. While they could not have foreseen the murder or their son, Andrew, they did everything they could to keep their grandson, Zachery, safe. While battling the extremely long court system in Canada, they did all they co...more
Andrew Bagby is murdered in the US by a woman who was angry that he broke up with her. That woman then escapes to Canada while evidence against her is gathering, and then she has his baby while the extradition process drags on. When another man scorns her during this time, she kills herself and the baby, all to the horror of Andrew's parents.
I had already watched a documentary about this case. Titled "Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father" it was made by one ...more
I had already watched a documentary about this case. Titled "Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father" it was made by one ...more
I can only imagine this book to be heartbreaking. The movie had me in tears and in rage all at once.
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It goes along with the documentary, "Dear Zachary" that is required watching of one of my college courses.
If one thinks the American justice system is slow moving and against the victim most times, then one should encounter the Canadian justice system. In this brutally tragic true story a Father (David Bagby, author) and Mother deal with the slaying of their son by his ex-girlfriend. Than they are able to see a light at the end of the tunnel when she announces she is pregnant with Andrew Bagby's child, to be named Zachary. This sad tale tells how slowly justice moved and failed to protect an inno...more
After helping Kurt Kuene with his documentary Dear Zachary: A Letter from a father to his Son I was honored that David Bagby sent me his book as a thank you. There is only so much that Kurt could fit in an hour and a half and I learned so much more by reading things from David's own words. The Bagby's lived a nightmare that no person should ever have to go through and I admire their courage and strength. The world is a better place because David and Kate are in it!
A well written memoir by a father who son was murdered by an ex-girlfriend that was pregnant with his son's child. After the child was born the clearly mentally-ill mother wrecked havok on the grandparents lives. This book ends in heartbreaking tragedy. I'm rarely the kind of gal that cries during movies or books and I was sobbing.
As sad the subject, it is a very interesting, honest, well written book.
As sad the subject, it is a very interesting, honest, well written book.
This book wasn't very well written, although it was a completely true and completely honest of a father's devastation after losing his son and grandson to the hands of a psycho. It relays his court battles, his sadness and frustration, and the lengthy process that was his quest for justice. It was alright.
This is an amazing true story that was...well, not conveyed with the same fiery delivery seen in the film "Dear Zachary..."
Honestly, the film was one of the most compelling, surprising, unsuspecting pieces of miracle I've ever seen...so sad that I doubt I could ever see it again. The book...came up short.
Honestly, the film was one of the most compelling, surprising, unsuspecting pieces of miracle I've ever seen...so sad that I doubt I could ever see it again. The book...came up short.
One of the most heart-wrenching books I have ever read. I cried all the way reading this, and also while watching the documentary. I truly commend the Bagby's commitment to exposing (and trying to bring about change) a corrupt judicial system, even in the midst of their tremendous loss.
I saw the documentary...and I am speechless. I read on Netflix it's best you know nothing about the story, and that is so true. I was truly shocked when I watched it. And now I want to read the book.
Such a sad story, after seeing the movie "Dear Zachary" I really wanted to read David Bagby's version of the story (not that it was much different, but just in his own words). Not the most well-written book of all time by any means, but it's heartfelt.
I bought this book after seeing "Dear Zachary" on MSNBC one night. The Bagby's story is almost unbearably sad. My heart ached for days after seeing the movie and the book had the same effect on me. Great read!
True, heartbreaking story of a son's disastrous love relationship and the son his murderer bore. It gets a bit bogged down in legal tedium.
I saw the documentary for this story and can't wait to read this book. What a terrible thing that happen to these people. Subhan'Allâh
Antoinette
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I haven't read this book yet but I have seen the documentary Dear Zachary. And if you haven't seen it, you need to.
Too many intricate details for even the most avid of legal fans, but still a good story.
what these people went and are going through is horrible to even consider.
This a truly tragic story. You can't help but ache for the Bagbys and what happened to them, but the book is a little too heavy on Canadian law and what's wrong with it (which given what happened, is a lot.)
The book is not written as a narrative, with suspense building until we find out what eventually takes place. More appropriately, it is written assuming we know the story and want to find out details of the why and the how. Therefore be forewarned that the back of the book reveals exactly what happened, as does the book itself near the beginning.
In other words, to go in not knowing anything about the story, go see the documentary, "Dear Zachary," and then read the book to...more
In other words, to go in not knowing anything about the story, go see the documentary, "Dear Zachary," and then read the book to...more
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