Killer Bodies: A Glamorous Bodybuilding Couple, a Love Triangle, and a Brutal Murder

by Michael Fleeman

***Please This ebook edition does not contain the photos found in the print edition.***HE WAS THE "BAD BOY" OF BODYBUILDINGCraig Titus once earned the championship title of Mr. USA, but that was before his illegal drug use and terrible temper got the best of his body—and his career. Soon he would redirect his attention toward a young, bubbly fitness professional who looked up to Craig as a mentor…and later became his wife.SHE WAS A COVER GIRL FOR MUSCLE MAGAZINESKelly Ryan quickly rose to the top of her field. She appeared on the cover of Ironman magazine's swimsuit issue and was named Ms. Fitness America. A crowd favorite, her fans were shocked to learn that Kelly had been taken into custody, along with Craig, on charges of murder. The the couple's personal assistant, Melissa James.THEIR BODIES WERE TO DIE FOR…Did Craig have a romantic relationship with Melissa? And did Kelly find out about—and force Craig to put a deadly end to their affair? When Melissa's corpse was found in the back of Kelly's Jaguar, police made an arrest. Now, the burning question that remains Is America's favorite celebrity bodybuilding couple guilty as charged? With this shocking exposé, author Michael Fleeman attempts to find out.

Genres: True Crime

298 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 28, 2007

Reviews

[Ronnie Cramer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this paperback when it came out in 2007, and just re-read it in eBook form. Author Michael Fleeman does his usual fine job, and the setting (the bodybuilding world) is one you don't often encounter in true crime books.

[Burt · Rating 4 out of 5]

A thrift store had a copy of Killer Bodies. I’d never heard of the case, but the book was cheap and I love true crime. So, I took a chance and I’m glad that I did.

The book concerns husband and wife bodybuilders Craig Titus and Kelly Ryan. They were a glamour couple in the world of bodybuilding and attracted much attention due to their looks. But, in December 2005, a woman lived with them (Melissa James) was found dead in Ryan’s burning Jaguar in the Nevada desert.

This book ends before the end of the legal case. Otherwise, it’s a terrific read. You learn about the strange subculture of big-time bodybuilding and about an interesting criminal case.

[Eva-Marie Nevarez · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this long enough ago that I can't remember any details which seems to be happening more and more lately, especially with true crime books.
I don't remember liking this or hating it but I do know that I have respect for Michael Fleeman. I've read a few of his others and have still others on my to-read list. He's definitely a prominent author in the true crime genre and I'd most definitely suggest any true crime read at least something by him, if not this.
If I knew off the top of my head what others he's written that I've read I could give a recommendation but I can't do that right now. Fleeman is an author not to miss.

[Jennifer Shermer · Rating 1 out of 5]

The book was full of typographical errors (such as incorrectly labeling states), which made it difficult to follow. I didn't finish the book.

[Big H · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book does a great job of showing the degree of dirtiness the main characters had reached, causing their fall from grace and into the worlds of hard drugs and murder.