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Consumed: Almost The Perfect Murder
I am sharing my story so it doesn't become yours. What happened to me, the lies, the deception, from one man, resulted in the murder of his wife and the family dogs.
I consider myself fortunate, as who knows what could have been had I continued ignoring my intuition, the little voice within.
This was an extraordinary tale that Dateline NBC picked up and aired in April 2016. I solicited them in no way. This experience is also shared inside the pages of my story.
The time frame of this story spans several years, and I could not include every detail, but did my best to include what was important.
This book is based on truth, but do note, some of the names have been changed for privacy, and some of the passages have been augmented for clarity. I have not included everyone's testimony, or at times omitted part of one's testimony, in order to make this book manageable in length. It does not change the veracity of what happened.
I consider myself fortunate, as who knows what could have been had I continued ignoring my intuition, the little voice within.
This was an extraordinary tale that Dateline NBC picked up and aired in April 2016. I solicited them in no way. This experience is also shared inside the pages of my story.
The time frame of this story spans several years, and I could not include every detail, but did my best to include what was important.
This book is based on truth, but do note, some of the names have been changed for privacy, and some of the passages have been augmented for clarity. I have not included everyone's testimony, or at times omitted part of one's testimony, in order to make this book manageable in length. It does not change the veracity of what happened.
352 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 8, 2017
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March 27, 2017
RIVETING!
I have long been a fan of true crime books, and this one was no exception. It grabbed me from the beginning and was so compelling I didn't want to put it down. Amazing story.
I have long been a fan of true crime books, and this one was no exception. It grabbed me from the beginning and was so compelling I didn't want to put it down. Amazing story.
March 21, 2017
Boring.
It was somewhat repetitive and I think she could of left a lot of unnecessary stuff out.
It was just so boring.
It was somewhat repetitive and I think she could of left a lot of unnecessary stuff out.
It was just so boring.
June 8, 2017
WOW, A GREAT TRUE CRIME READ!
While there were many spelling and punctuation errors I am happy to say that is the only bad thing I could say about this book. Otherwise it is written by the girlfriend of the man guilty of murdering his wife of 36 years as well as their 2 dogs and burning the house to the ground with all inside. I have to say this book is well written in that most of the trial is in here to read and it is gripping testimony. Keith Griffith is a monster and deserves to die in prison. Deanna Cloe (author&ex of Keith) is amazingly strong , a great author and I have tremendous respect for her for sharing her story as a warning to others. I pray she is healing a little more every day. Julie can now rest in peace with the justice that came out of Keith's mouth. I Ray her family and most of all her children find peace and happiness in their lives. Overall, a great true crime story!
While there were many spelling and punctuation errors I am happy to say that is the only bad thing I could say about this book. Otherwise it is written by the girlfriend of the man guilty of murdering his wife of 36 years as well as their 2 dogs and burning the house to the ground with all inside. I have to say this book is well written in that most of the trial is in here to read and it is gripping testimony. Keith Griffith is a monster and deserves to die in prison. Deanna Cloe (author&ex of Keith) is amazingly strong , a great author and I have tremendous respect for her for sharing her story as a warning to others. I pray she is healing a little more every day. Julie can now rest in peace with the justice that came out of Keith's mouth. I Ray her family and most of all her children find peace and happiness in their lives. Overall, a great true crime story!
April 24, 2017
Very boring. Feel that she wrote the book to get praise for herself. Should have had a proof reader...so many words in sentences that should not have been there & so many sentences that didn't make sense.
June 23, 2017
I read gobs of true crime and other non-fiction books. Rarely do i read a true crime one that isn't interesting in some way....well, this book was one of those books. Very little information to explain what, who or why. In no way were we given any characterization of the wife who was murdered by her husband, so it was kinda hard to even care. Meh - already forgotten her name. My advice to Ms. Cloe - this was def an unusual event that you became involved in, but in the true crime world of books written about unusual crime stories, your book made me want to do one thing, and that was to hurry and finish it so i could find something better than "Meh" to read. And that wasn't difficult in the least. Go back to your day job and do some tax returns. Your personal life is sad and i'm feeling down just thinking about being in a relationship that apparently put some sunshine in ur days, because trust me. Most relationships are more exciting, intimate and interesting than yours watching paint dry. Maybe try Match.com or something? The trinkets he gave you are the only thing that kept me from giving this book one star. I like Coach too.
May 17, 2017
Easy to read.
This was written by someone that was personally involved in the story. I found it to be easy to read. The dialogue flowed well. There were grammar and spelling mistakes, that I always find annoying when reading a book. I would recommend this book for anyone who enjoys true crime stories.
This was written by someone that was personally involved in the story. I found it to be easy to read. The dialogue flowed well. There were grammar and spelling mistakes, that I always find annoying when reading a book. I would recommend this book for anyone who enjoys true crime stories.
May 29, 2017
Couldn't put it down
As a single divorced woman I had been told lies by men I dated from time to time. This was certainly frightening how close this lady came to a murderer, and how easily he covered his tracks. I am glad she listened to her intuition and did not fall in love with him. I hope she will heal and find happiness.
As a single divorced woman I had been told lies by men I dated from time to time. This was certainly frightening how close this lady came to a murderer, and how easily he covered his tracks. I am glad she listened to her intuition and did not fall in love with him. I hope she will heal and find happiness.
July 12, 2017
Interesting .
While a lot of true crime books are well written but a little too gory this particular one was not the case Interesting, factual and a good read.
While a lot of true crime books are well written but a little too gory this particular one was not the case Interesting, factual and a good read.
July 16, 2017
Awful
I can't even finish it. I kept thinking it might get better but it just got worse. Poorly written. Ugh.
I can't even finish it. I kept thinking it might get better but it just got worse. Poorly written. Ugh.
December 16, 2017
True crime story as told by one of the principals
This is an interesting case about Keith Wayne Griffith of Paducah, Kentucky. In 2010, he met Deanna Cloe at a trade fair in Indianapolis, told her he was divorced, and asked her out to dinner. She accepted.
Although they went their separate ways, they got back together a few years later. Keith tried hard to win her heart, but Deanna insists they were "just friends."
There's no doubt that Keith was a master of duplicity, but Deanna comes across as a "taker." She accepted many expensive gifts, jewelry, purses, money, many flowers and dinners, as if it was her due and giving nothing in return.
When she learned that Keith's wife had died in a house fire, that they had been married for 36 years and were still married, she was shocked that he had lied to her.
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This is an interesting case about Keith Wayne Griffith of Paducah, Kentucky. In 2010, he met Deanna Cloe at a trade fair in Indianapolis, told her he was divorced, and asked her out to dinner. She accepted.
Although they went their separate ways, they got back together a few years later. Keith tried hard to win her heart, but Deanna insists they were "just friends."
There's no doubt that Keith was a master of duplicity, but Deanna comes across as a "taker." She accepted many expensive gifts, jewelry, purses, money, many flowers and dinners, as if it was her due and giving nothing in return.
When she learned that Keith's wife had died in a house fire, that they had been married for 36 years and were still married, she was shocked that he had lied to her.
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April 28, 2017
Written very poorly
This book was like reading a court transcript. I don't know how she got this book published because it was just rambling drivel. Boring! Not one part held my attention even though I kept trying. One of the worst things I have ever read.
This book was like reading a court transcript. I don't know how she got this book published because it was just rambling drivel. Boring! Not one part held my attention even though I kept trying. One of the worst things I have ever read.
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