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Colombian Killers: The True Stories of the Three Most Prolific Serial Killers on Earth
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Colombian Killers - The True Stories of the Three Most Prolific Serial Killers on Earth
Luis Alfredo Garavito
Pedro Alonzo Lopez
Daniel Camargo Barbosa
Colombian Killers explores the stories of three men who have forever tainted the lush fields of Latin America. This book narrates the sadistic acts of serial killers Luis Alfredo Garavito, Pedro Alonzo Lopez, and Daniel Camargo Barbosa.
For these men, rape, and murder were but the beginning of the horrors they inflicted upon the world. The fear their crimes inspire is not about their nature, the methodology, or even the victims. It is about who the killers themselves are.
These men were motivated by perhaps the most chilling trifecta--Sex, Power and Revenge.
This book begins with three parts, each dedicated to one of these three monsters of modern-day Colombia. Once you’ve been edified with the general knowledge of the atrocities, we will delve further into the tiny details, the forgotten horrors, the thousands of ways that we as a society failed these men and, in so doing, shaped them into be the monsters they are known as today.
Luis Alfredo Garavito, Pedro Alonzo Lopez, and Daniel Camargo Barbosa are among the most prolific serial killers in the world. Between them, they were convicted of 329 murders, but it’s believed that the number they committed is over 750.
Colombian Killers is not for the faint of heart, nor for the feeble of spirit. Be very sure you want to know what you are about to read, because if you can be sure of nothing else, be sure of this: You will never forget what you are about to read.
Scroll up and click on the Buy Now button at the top of this page, and begin to look into the life and minds of the Three Most Prolific Serial Killers on Earth.
Colombian Killers - The True Stories of the Three Most Prolific Serial Killers on Earth
Luis Alfredo Garavito
Pedro Alonzo Lopez
Daniel Camargo Barbosa
Colombian Killers explores the stories of three men who have forever tainted the lush fields of Latin America. This book narrates the sadistic acts of serial killers Luis Alfredo Garavito, Pedro Alonzo Lopez, and Daniel Camargo Barbosa.
For these men, rape, and murder were but the beginning of the horrors they inflicted upon the world. The fear their crimes inspire is not about their nature, the methodology, or even the victims. It is about who the killers themselves are.
These men were motivated by perhaps the most chilling trifecta--Sex, Power and Revenge.
This book begins with three parts, each dedicated to one of these three monsters of modern-day Colombia. Once you’ve been edified with the general knowledge of the atrocities, we will delve further into the tiny details, the forgotten horrors, the thousands of ways that we as a society failed these men and, in so doing, shaped them into be the monsters they are known as today.
Luis Alfredo Garavito, Pedro Alonzo Lopez, and Daniel Camargo Barbosa are among the most prolific serial killers in the world. Between them, they were convicted of 329 murders, but it’s believed that the number they committed is over 750.
Colombian Killers is not for the faint of heart, nor for the feeble of spirit. Be very sure you want to know what you are about to read, because if you can be sure of nothing else, be sure of this: You will never forget what you are about to read.
Scroll up and click on the Buy Now button at the top of this page, and begin to look into the life and minds of the Three Most Prolific Serial Killers on Earth.
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Ryan Green
32 books482 followersRyan Green is a true crime author in his late thirties. He lives in Herefordshire, England with his wife, three children, and two dogs. Outside of writing and spending time with his family, Ryan enjoys walking, reading and windsurfing.
Ryan is fascinated with History, Psychology and True Crime. In 2015, he finally started researching and writing his own work and at the end of the year, he released his first book on Britain's most notorious serial killer, Harold Shipman.
He has since written several books on lesser-known subjects, and taken the unique approach of writing from the killer's perspective. He narrates some of the most chilling scenes you'll encounter in the True Crime genre.
"Ryan Green is an incredible storyteller...he doesn’t just tell the story, he allows you to be part of it." ~Blackbird
Ryan is fascinated with History, Psychology and True Crime. In 2015, he finally started researching and writing his own work and at the end of the year, he released his first book on Britain's most notorious serial killer, Harold Shipman.
He has since written several books on lesser-known subjects, and taken the unique approach of writing from the killer's perspective. He narrates some of the most chilling scenes you'll encounter in the True Crime genre.
"Ryan Green is an incredible storyteller...he doesn’t just tell the story, he allows you to be part of it." ~Blackbird
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May 2, 2020
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
I found this book to be quite basic. It was only very brief, and I think it suffers for trying to talk about three notorious serial killers in a space/time where he normally only talks about one. There is a general apathy towards the victims of these serial killer's victims and are often just referred to as "runaways" while sympathy is afforded to the said serial killers for growing up poor and being sexually abused. It doesn't negate what they did to the 300+ children mentioned as victims in this book. The book itself felt like one massive attempt to excuse what these serial killers did.
It also tended to repeat information. I was told at least three times that Columbia can only imprison people for a maximum of 16 years before it was later changed to forty years. It would have been interesting to have a side note or an end note explaining why this happened, as would have occurred in many other true crime books. It also suffered from mispronunciations which made me cringe throughout the book. Aside from this problem, the narrator, Ernie Sprance, was actually really good and I did enjoy listening to his narration.
This concluded with a really weak conclusion. Based off of three serial killers based in and around Colombia, the author concludes that serial killers are either the fault of the parent's / upbringing, or societal expectations. It was a disappointing conclusion and I would have thought that the author would have delved a bit deeper than that.
I found this book to be quite basic. It was only very brief, and I think it suffers for trying to talk about three notorious serial killers in a space/time where he normally only talks about one. There is a general apathy towards the victims of these serial killer's victims and are often just referred to as "runaways" while sympathy is afforded to the said serial killers for growing up poor and being sexually abused. It doesn't negate what they did to the 300+ children mentioned as victims in this book. The book itself felt like one massive attempt to excuse what these serial killers did.
It also tended to repeat information. I was told at least three times that Columbia can only imprison people for a maximum of 16 years before it was later changed to forty years. It would have been interesting to have a side note or an end note explaining why this happened, as would have occurred in many other true crime books. It also suffered from mispronunciations which made me cringe throughout the book. Aside from this problem, the narrator, Ernie Sprance, was actually really good and I did enjoy listening to his narration.
This concluded with a really weak conclusion. Based off of three serial killers based in and around Colombia, the author concludes that serial killers are either the fault of the parent's / upbringing, or societal expectations. It was a disappointing conclusion and I would have thought that the author would have delved a bit deeper than that.
September 25, 2017
Psychobabble by a crime dabbler
Its always "the fault of society" except that its not. Time and again, when confronted with the inhuman acts of these subhuman murderers, some bleeding heart wants to put blame on everyone but the real criminal! Millions of children were and still are raped and abused every day but they don't all turn into psychopathic killers! Something is deeply flawed in those that do such horrors and while a few countries, mostly new countries, punish them with nothing but a few years behind bars, those countries are really showing the world just how little they care about children in general. The vigilante death of that last bastard was righteous. If YOU lost a child at the hands of such a fiend you would quickly drop your attitude of phony forgiveness. Forgive? Never. Forget? Never! Kill the monsters!
Its always "the fault of society" except that its not. Time and again, when confronted with the inhuman acts of these subhuman murderers, some bleeding heart wants to put blame on everyone but the real criminal! Millions of children were and still are raped and abused every day but they don't all turn into psychopathic killers! Something is deeply flawed in those that do such horrors and while a few countries, mostly new countries, punish them with nothing but a few years behind bars, those countries are really showing the world just how little they care about children in general. The vigilante death of that last bastard was righteous. If YOU lost a child at the hands of such a fiend you would quickly drop your attitude of phony forgiveness. Forgive? Never. Forget? Never! Kill the monsters!
February 6, 2016
Very well researched and beautifully written book of three Columbian serial killers. Chilling story.
April 21, 2024
Very meh, not overly informative or engaging. I feel like I still know nothing about these three killers.
June 21, 2022
الكتاب يوثق ثلاث قصص حقيقية لقتلة متسلسلين في كولومبيا أمريكا الجنوبية.
June 5, 2019
This book I only 1 hour and 44 minutes long and covers 3 serial killers Luis Alfredo Garavito, Pedro Alonzo Lopez, and Daniel Camargo Barbosa. Each mans story is told, leaving out a lot of the details of the murders they committed. Which is probably a good thing since their targets were mainly children and young teenagers. The thing that just ticks me off which has nothing to do with the author Ryan Green or his telling but with the sentences these men received. You can get more time in the US for beating an animal these they got for sexually abusing and killing multiple children. Also the fact that Ryan Green says in the book that this is societies fault. I have to wholeheartedly disagree. This is not societies fault. These people are sick and twisted, it is their fault. It is the governments fault they got such short sentences though. Yes this was many years ago and now the laws are tougher but 16 years is just nuts, and these men did not even get the full 16 years. I honestly do not know how they body count could be so high before they were caught. I understand Columbia is a poor country which is where most of the murders took place, but with that many children being missing I just can't understand. This story will probably haunt me for a long while.
I am positive these stories could be broken into fill length books for each person but I think I am kind of glad Ryan Green took the approach he did and grouped them together in this short book. The 3 men had nothing to do with each other during their killing sprees. In fact 2 of them knew nothing about each other until they met in prison. They were just the same kind of sick and twisted individuals. All 3 had rough lives as children themselves and were sexually abused, which just makes it even harder for me to fathom as to why they would want to do this to other children knowing what they went through themselves. Between the 3 of they they were charged with 329 murders but the number they killed could actually be over 750.
Ryan Green done an amazing job of bringing this story without delving to deep into the acts themselves of the murders. I don't think I could of handled full details of all the murders, It's bad enough knowing they sexually abused these kids then killed then, then buried their bodies. The book is Narrated by Ernie Sprance. Who brings the chilling facts, investigation, and trials of these cases to life in a somber but interesting way.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
I am positive these stories could be broken into fill length books for each person but I think I am kind of glad Ryan Green took the approach he did and grouped them together in this short book. The 3 men had nothing to do with each other during their killing sprees. In fact 2 of them knew nothing about each other until they met in prison. They were just the same kind of sick and twisted individuals. All 3 had rough lives as children themselves and were sexually abused, which just makes it even harder for me to fathom as to why they would want to do this to other children knowing what they went through themselves. Between the 3 of they they were charged with 329 murders but the number they killed could actually be over 750.
Ryan Green done an amazing job of bringing this story without delving to deep into the acts themselves of the murders. I don't think I could of handled full details of all the murders, It's bad enough knowing they sexually abused these kids then killed then, then buried their bodies. The book is Narrated by Ernie Sprance. Who brings the chilling facts, investigation, and trials of these cases to life in a somber but interesting way.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
November 21, 2020
Well written and interesting - for, in the end, most books we come across in the English speaking countries are about US or British serial killers. though there was one Australian sk I read about a while back. Only one, though, which just goes to show! I can imagine if I were in Aus I'd have heard of more of the Aus SK and less about the Brits, but I'm pretty sure Colombian SK bring to mind the drug trade and those working within it's bounds. Not so, for here are 3 of the most vicious SK, they put the Bundys', the Brady and Hindleys', the Shipman murders even, all to shame - and I bet few people outside their native country ever heard of them or of the poor young girls and boys they murdered.
Puts the world in perspective, thinking of the other countries of the world and the locked secrets they have to show us when we hear of the killers who've walked their streets!
Worth the read, even if only to show that the US isn't the only country which breeds evil. It's everywhere, something to consider when you think it's ok to leave the kids in the resorts' playground out of sight while you read in the cafe. Or worse, leaving them in bed while you go to the bar!
Puts the world in perspective, thinking of the other countries of the world and the locked secrets they have to show us when we hear of the killers who've walked their streets!
Worth the read, even if only to show that the US isn't the only country which breeds evil. It's everywhere, something to consider when you think it's ok to leave the kids in the resorts' playground out of sight while you read in the cafe. Or worse, leaving them in bed while you go to the bar!
February 14, 2022
This is a brief look at 3 of the most prolific serial killers that the world has seen. The author has taken their stories and shown the reader a little of the background of each. But, to me, the most important part of this book is to hopefully bring awareness into the rapes and murders of the forgotten children of the very poor.
It is horrific enough that these men were able to rape and murder so many young girls/women, but the short sentences that they were given for their horrific crimes is appalling! I hope that things have changed in these South American countries and that future monsters will get what they deserve.
The book does not go into much detail of the actual crimes, but instead shows the way that the perpetrators were caught and some of the psychology behind a serial killer. Ryan Green is my go-to choice when I want a true crime fix and this book fits the bill perfectly. The narrator did a great job and his pacing and tone were perfect. I was given the chance to listen to the audiobook version of this book by the author/publisher and chose to review it.
It is horrific enough that these men were able to rape and murder so many young girls/women, but the short sentences that they were given for their horrific crimes is appalling! I hope that things have changed in these South American countries and that future monsters will get what they deserve.
The book does not go into much detail of the actual crimes, but instead shows the way that the perpetrators were caught and some of the psychology behind a serial killer. Ryan Green is my go-to choice when I want a true crime fix and this book fits the bill perfectly. The narrator did a great job and his pacing and tone were perfect. I was given the chance to listen to the audiobook version of this book by the author/publisher and chose to review it.
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February 18, 2025luis alfredo garavito known as the beast oldest of 11children killed 147 boys confessed to killing over 150 but they believe more like 300
pedro alonzo lopez known as the monster of the andes 7th of 13 children kicked out of the houseat age 8 for molesting his sister taken in by an older man who raped him while he was in jail he was raped by 4 men who he stabbed to death at 27 he killed at least 100 girls said he killed over 300 charged with 110 murders most they could give him was 16 years he was release after 14 years his victims were between ages 8 to 12
daniel camargo barosa known as the sadist of el charquito had an iq of over 160 defined as a genius girls ages 10 to 14 his girl friend esperanza drugged her sisters for him to rape than she would find young virgins for him to rape than hewould drop them off at home than they found bodies in mass graves that were raped and murdered his prison mate was pedro lopez luis masache his young neice was murdered by him so he went to jail and killed camargo ith 21 blows with a machete
pedro alonzo lopez known as the monster of the andes 7th of 13 children kicked out of the houseat age 8 for molesting his sister taken in by an older man who raped him while he was in jail he was raped by 4 men who he stabbed to death at 27 he killed at least 100 girls said he killed over 300 charged with 110 murders most they could give him was 16 years he was release after 14 years his victims were between ages 8 to 12
daniel camargo barosa known as the sadist of el charquito had an iq of over 160 defined as a genius girls ages 10 to 14 his girl friend esperanza drugged her sisters for him to rape than she would find young virgins for him to rape than hewould drop them off at home than they found bodies in mass graves that were raped and murdered his prison mate was pedro lopez luis masache his young neice was murdered by him so he went to jail and killed camargo ith 21 blows with a machete
February 22, 2020
Mind blowing. While I know Greens work has improved over the years and he is by far one of my favorite writers, this is not his typical work. We see the early tracing a of Green performing the balancing act of who’s fault is it, what triggered the behavior, while maintaining an objective stance. He has gotten a lot better at it, but I still enjoy it quite a bit here. Regarding the stories, knowing the flaws abound in the US justice system, I found myself bewildered at the sentences and apathy toward the crimes committed in Colombia. A friends parents emigrated from there, yet she says she isn’t surprised at all. It’s quite common for people to go missing right off of the street. I’ve been aware of danger and violence in the area, but had no notion of its extremities. Some monsters truly are made.
July 29, 2023
Another book by Green that feels like it isn’t the final draft. Overall feels like it leans to victim blaming in some instances and if more of a comment on Columbia/Equador government failings which comes across as quite patronising.
Info is definitely missing as he refers to something in later chapters that he hasn’t mentioned before. It runs through the timeline quickly, gives “uni essay I need to make my word count higher” vibes again and he repeats statements he’s already made but just in a different way. Not a good read which is a shame as the reason I wanted to read it was because it’s a true crime book about cases in South America rather than North America/Britain.
Info is definitely missing as he refers to something in later chapters that he hasn’t mentioned before. It runs through the timeline quickly, gives “uni essay I need to make my word count higher” vibes again and he repeats statements he’s already made but just in a different way. Not a good read which is a shame as the reason I wanted to read it was because it’s a true crime book about cases in South America rather than North America/Britain.
November 5, 2021
Horrifying
The look into the judicial system in these countries is horrendous. To know that these men have been able to walk the streets again and again is terrible. Green does a great job letting the reader know the facts without dumping loads of information on them. I gave 4 stars because there were some grammatical errors. Let me know if you need an editor, Mr. Green. :) I love your work.
The look into the judicial system in these countries is horrendous. To know that these men have been able to walk the streets again and again is terrible. Green does a great job letting the reader know the facts without dumping loads of information on them. I gave 4 stars because there were some grammatical errors. Let me know if you need an editor, Mr. Green. :) I love your work.
May 27, 2025
Interesting!
This book had me asking questions throughout. How did society let so many victims go unnoticed for so long, why wasn't there more publicity and law enforcement looking into each of these cases and where is the one that disappeared, how do people like that simply vanish??
The mind is a mysterious thing, and I always enjoy reading the books around criminal psychology. This one is not for the faint hearted.
This book had me asking questions throughout. How did society let so many victims go unnoticed for so long, why wasn't there more publicity and law enforcement looking into each of these cases and where is the one that disappeared, how do people like that simply vanish??
The mind is a mysterious thing, and I always enjoy reading the books around criminal psychology. This one is not for the faint hearted.
November 19, 2017
Poorly written
Horrible book. True crime books should just tell what happened not the authors pop psychology analysis of the criminal and biased opinion. The book was boring, it provided almost no information about the subjects or their crimes and made no sense at all at times. I wish I could give it zero stars.
Horrible book. True crime books should just tell what happened not the authors pop psychology analysis of the criminal and biased opinion. The book was boring, it provided almost no information about the subjects or their crimes and made no sense at all at times. I wish I could give it zero stars.
September 16, 2018
Colombian Killers: The True Stories of the Three Most Prolific Serial Killers on Earth (True Crime, Serial Killers, Murderers)
by Ryan Green was a good read. This book followed Luis Alfredo Garavito, Pedro Alonzo Lopez and Daniel Camargo Barbosa. These are three men who committed some heinous crimes.
by Ryan Green was a good read. This book followed Luis Alfredo Garavito, Pedro Alonzo Lopez and Daniel Camargo Barbosa. These are three men who committed some heinous crimes.
May 10, 2020
This is a concise examination of the childhoods, crimes and bodycount of a trio of prolific Central American rapist murderers preying on children and young people. Lack of death penalty and otherwise lenient sentencing in Colombia and Ecuador apparently factor in as well as a vulnerable population of indigenous and impoverished peoples.
August 22, 2020
Depravity knows no bounds
Just when you think you've read about the worst human monsters in our society, then you stumble upon one even worse. The cases within this book will show the reader just how depraved and sickening a human being can be, and the author definitely keeps his reader riveted.
Just when you think you've read about the worst human monsters in our society, then you stumble upon one even worse. The cases within this book will show the reader just how depraved and sickening a human being can be, and the author definitely keeps his reader riveted.
October 1, 2021
Ryan Green books are always great reads & will usually get a 5 star review. While still a great read, this one was a bit short and basic. I wish it would have delved into each killer more, maybe if they each had their own book like what he usually writes. Also, weird fun fact, I found that I share a birthday with one of the kilers while my best friend shares her birthday with another. 😕
March 12, 2025
Not enough information
3 serial killers in 80 pages .
Very short conclusion and not so good to my taste.
Should have expand how messed up the system was regarding capturing them and why it happen again.
Not record of police investigation, no media cover explained .
Too short and barley any info
I found more information with Wikipedia
3 serial killers in 80 pages .
Very short conclusion and not so good to my taste.
Should have expand how messed up the system was regarding capturing them and why it happen again.
Not record of police investigation, no media cover explained .
Too short and barley any info
I found more information with Wikipedia
May 20, 2025
A quick listen, but just as interesting as any other Ryan Green books. This delves into the crimes committed by 3 Colombian serial killers. If you like other Ryan Green books, you’ll probably enjoy this one too. It’s only a couple of hours for the audiobook, or the e-book can be easily finished in one sitting. Audio narration is very good. 4.5 stars rounded up to 5.
November 21, 2019
"This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review."
DEFINITELY NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART REVOLVING PEDOPHILIA AND RAPE! Enjoyed the authors’ perspective on explaining each of their stories, making sure to include detailed pasts of each killer.
DEFINITELY NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART REVOLVING PEDOPHILIA AND RAPE! Enjoyed the authors’ perspective on explaining each of their stories, making sure to include detailed pasts of each killer.
January 6, 2022
Not sure why a warning was given about graphic and explicit detail. There wasn't any detail just a general synopsis of the crimes committed. I have read other Ryan Green books, such as Torture Mom, where I had to take a break because it was so graphic (and well written).
June 28, 2017
chilling and fascinating, but I would like to know more. Maybe a little more in depth time with each killer or the investigation would have made it feel more whole. Overall though, really riveting.
December 20, 2018
okay not alot of details pretty vague
September 14, 2019
None
Not interesting, would not recommend! Could not hold my attention, don't waste time ,money,or energy reading this piece of work!you
Not interesting, would not recommend! Could not hold my attention, don't waste time ,money,or energy reading this piece of work!you
May 3, 2020
Factual
Not written in the usual eyewitness account which is my favoured style of Ryan Green.
Well written facts of these murderers
Not written in the usual eyewitness account which is my favoured style of Ryan Green.
Well written facts of these murderers
February 13, 2021
More like 3 1/12 (I meant to put 3 1/2 but maybe 3 1/12 is more accurate) the most fascinating part is how law enforcement in columbia dropped the ball
August 1, 2021
Crazy people everywhere
This book really showed you that there are sick human's all over the world. More men than women doing the sick crazy things.
This book really showed you that there are sick human's all over the world. More men than women doing the sick crazy things.
June 17, 2024
I would have liked to have seen this book written separately for each serial killer with more details. Overall it was an ok book.
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