Though he does deserve credit for breaking taboos with his extremely darwinian worldview and advice. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that. At christmas 1987, 14 members of the simmons family in rural arkansas were murdered shot, strangled, bludgeoned and buried by the man who had ruled them with an iron fist. Ronald gene simmons murdered 16 people around christmas. Draws on interviews, new information, and police and autopsy reports to depict gene simmons, a mass murderer who killed sixteen people, fourteen of his own. Zero at the bone is a deeply personal narrative about tosos physical recovery and emotional transformation following this neardeath experience. The true story of the ronald gene simmons christmas family massacre. Star publications new york, is a 1991 book about the december 2228, 1987 true story of the ronald gene simmons murders in dover, arkansas. His rampage ended on december 28, 1987, leaving dead fourteen members of his immediate family and two former coworkers. So much so that his new books title contains this word three times. On december 22, 1987 exstaff sergeant ronald gene simmons herded his four youngest children up mockingbird hill to a ramshackle house in the ozarks, promising them a. Zero at the bonethe true story of the ronald gene simmons christmas massacre on. Over the course of a week, he slaughtered 14 of his family members and two former coworkers in the little town of russellville, arkansas, committing the largest family murder in us history.
The christmas day family murders ronald gene simmons youtube. July 15, 1940 june 25, 1990 was an american spree killer, who killed 16 people over a weeklong period in arkansas in 1987. I read the book about him and his family as a kid at my grandparents house. The true story of the ronald gene simmons christmas family massacre paperback january 1, 1995 by bryce williams, paul. Ronald gene simmons killed 16 members of his extended family in russellville, ark. I guess its a good thing most of my family lives in oklahoma and other states or he might have killed more of us. A hitman known only as d is blackmailed into killing jack, but when he tracks him down, his weary conscience wont allow him to murder an innocent man. Ronald gene simmons was married to a cousin of mine. Gene simmons, kiss frontman, multihyphenate entrepreneur, and master of selfinvention, shares his philosophy on powerhow to attain it, how to keep it, and how to harness it as a driving force in business and in life. The first was his favorite daughter married another man, the other. The story of ronald gene simmons and his psychotic rampage, which in 1987 left 14. Zero at the bone is a book by bryce marshall and paul williams, published by pocket star books, new york city, ny in 1991.
Shortly before christmas 1987, simmons decided to kill all. How to get power and banned from fox news, according to. In a bone chilling account of kidnapping, murder and the dogged pursuit of a childs killers, john heidenry crafts a haunting narrative that involves mob boss joe costello, a cast of unsavory grifters, hardboiled detectives and a room at the legendary, but now razed, coral court motel on route 66. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Zero at the bone the true story of the ronald gene simmons christmas family. The worst of these was committed by ronald gene simmons. The title of the book is totally disjointed from anything in the book, but comes from the poem a narrow fellow in the grass by emily dickinson. Jul 22, 2019 zero at the bone by bryce marshall, 1991, pocket star books edition, in english. Gene simmons unveils cover art of new book, on power.
Ronald gene simmons, accused of the worst family mass. Zero at the bone, story of gene simmons mass murderer by bryce marshall, paul williams and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Zero at the bone by bryce marshall and paul williams. Gene simmons is putting pen to paper or fingertops to keyboard to write a new book with his theories on the 27 club, all of the rockers who have died at the age of 27. Leading each of them in separately, he garroted them with a nylon rope. The true story of the ronald gene simmons christmas massacre, by paul williams and bryce marshall. Much of the book consists of speculative dramatic re creations. From publishers weeklythe story of ronald gene simmons and his ps. The story of ronald gene simmons and the worst family mass murder in us history. The true story of the ronald gene simmons christmas family massacre author marshall, bryce, and mccarthy, paul editor, and williams, paul formatbinding paperback book condition used 3 jacket condition 7 binding paperback isbn 10 0671685112 isbn 9780671685119 publisher pocket books place of publication new york date. First edition paperback 1991 pocket books first edition a pocket books original. On december 22, 1987 exstaff sergeant ronald gene simmons herded his four youngest children up mockingbird hill to a ramshackle house in the ozarks, promising them a christmas surprise. These murders actually happened in my hometown of dover, ar when i was 8 years old. The first fourteen victims were members of his family, including a daughter he had sexually abused and the child he had fathered with her.
Story of gene simmons mass murderer by bryce marshall and paul williams ronald gene simmons had once been an air force sergeant but those days were long gone. In elegant prose that inspires as much as it unsettles, toso takes the reader along with him on his expedition into the uncharted territory of cellular damage, hallucination, and ultimately profound. The christmas day family murders ronald gene simmons. For six years, this had been the home of ronald gene simmons and his family wife, becky, and four of their children. On december 22, 1987 exstaff sergeant ronald gene simmons herded his. Ronald gene simmons, sr 19401990 find a grave memorial. After witnessing a mob hit, surgeon jack francisco is put into protective custody to keep him safe until he can testify. Harry asks gene simmons about controversial statements made in his book on power. His daughter had recently embarrassed him by revealing that he was the father of her child. Williams very clearly gets across to the reader the contents of ronald gene simmons twisted, sick mind.
Its called zero at the bone and it focuses a lot on. Zero at the bone by paul williams and bryce marshall. Zero at the bonethe true story of the ronald gene simmons christmas massacre. Theres a great book about this case called zero at the bone. He had been abusive in every way imaginable and just when his wife becky was ready to call it quits and leave him, he did the unthinkable. Zero at the bone book by paul williams thriftbooks. My journey through the corridors of power and how you can get more power is his selfhelp manifesto that alleges to outline the finer points of focused ambition. Zero at the bone the true story of the ronald gene simmons christmas massacre on. Nov 14, 2017 i spoke to gene simmons about why he focused on power for his new book, how he defines the word power, how employees can gain power in the workplace, how technology can be used for good or evil. He strangled trae like he had the others, then wrapped him in plastic and placed his tiny. Zero at the bone is about ronald gene simmons who murdered 14 family members along with two others during christmas week in 1987 near dover, ar. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Zero at the bone is a book by bryce marshall and paul williams, published by. I spoke to gene simmons about why he focused on power for his new book, how he defines the word power, how employees can gain power in the workplace, how technology can be used for good or evil. Paul williams and a great selection of similar new. Ronald gene simmons was born on july 15, 1940, in chicago, illinois, to loretta and. Heres the cover of on power the new book by kiss bassist vocalist gene simmons. The books farrago of libertarianism, traditionalism, and avarice appeals to a set of aging baby boomers, the same ones who propelled trump to the white house. Aug 2, 2016 ronald gene simmons killed his whole family one christmas, before attracting police attention by killing two people who were not his relatives. Gene simmons has 24 books on goodreads with 9768 ratings. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Zero at the bone the true story of the ronald gene simmons christmas massacre. Between the murders he drank beer and watched television. Zero at the bone the true story of the ronald gene simmons. Zero at the bonethe true story of the ronald gene simmons. Ronald gene simmons, accused of the worst family mass murder in u.
Dec 10, 2018 the christmas day family murders ronald gene simmons. Zero at the bone by bryce marshall, 1991, pocket star books edition, in english zero at the bone 1991 edition open library. The story of ronald gene simmons and his psychotic rampage, which in 1987 left 14 family members in a mass grave behind their trailer home, is presented. Zero at the bone, story of gene simmons mass murderer.
Gene simmons controversial new book harry connick, jr. The true story of the ronald gene simmons christmas family massacre hardcover july 1 1995 by paul williams author, bryce marshall author. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Signed copies are also available through premiere collectibles and book soup. Gene shot billy and renata, laying their bodies by the dining room table, covered with their own coats and some bedding. Bryce marshall on december 22, 1987, ex staff sergeabt ronald gene simmons herded his four youngest children up mockingbird hill to a ramshackle house in the ozarks, promising them a christmas surprise. From reading the book, it sounds like his two breaking points. Zero at the bone is without a doubt one of the most horrifying accounts of family massacre ever written. Nov 20, 2017 harry asks gene simmons about controversial statements made in his book on power. In his new book, on power, former kiss rocker gene simmons chronicles his transition from musician to business mogul.
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A retired military serviceman, simmons murdered 14 members of his family, including a daughter he had sexually abused and the child he had fathered with her, a former coworker, and a stranger, and wounded four others. The only survivor being my great aunt who happened to be sick and couldnt make her way to their house to celebrate christmas. Zero at the bone, story of gene simmons mass murderer hardcover march 1, 1991 by bryce marshall author, paul williams author. Zero at the bone, story of gene simmons mass murderer bryce marshall, paul williams. It officially goes on sale november 14th, however you can preorder a copy today via harper collins. Zero at the bone, story of gene simmons mass murderer 9780671685119 by bryce marshall. In a bonechilling account of kidnapping, murder and the dogged pursuit of a childs killers, john heidenry crafts a haunting narrative that involves mob boss joe costello, a cast of unsavory grifters, hardboiled detectives and a room at the legendary, but now razed, coral court motel on route 66. The book does very well at bringing the craziness of simmons to the forefront and will give you chills. July 15, 1940 june 25, 1990 was an american spree killer, who. Details of simmons murders revealed during presentation. Gene simmons preforms at the children matter benefit concert featuring gene simmons, ace frehley, don felder and cheap trick on september 20, 2017 at chs field stadium in st paul, minnesota. Finding in each other an unlikely ally, jack and d are soon on the run from shadowy enemies. Its called zero at the bone and it focuses a lot on the family dynamics before he killed everyone. On december 22, 1987, ronald gene simmons began a killing spree that would be the worst mass.
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