The Reverend

Zimmermann, Roger J

ISBN 10: 1453596380 / ISBN 13: 9781453596388

Published by Xlibris, 2010

In. Seller Inventory # ria9781453596388_new

Synopsis:

"The Reverend is a work of fi ction based on the horrifi c misdeeds ofa Black minister. He took directorship of a store front church, increasedits congregation, he developed a kindergarten and Middle School for Blackchildren and secured local, state and federal funding in support of thesefacilities. He is a handsome, charismatic, religious leader who changed hishouse of worship into a house of multiple horrors. However, he also becamearrogant and over confident in this thriving church. In his reign of terror heslew the former Bishop, kidnapped, raped and slain more than forty youngBlack girls brought to him by a cadre of quasi nuns who also panhandled. Hehas a sense of being God’s instrument and doing His will, of being infallible,self righteous. Those he has slain were dismembered and their bodies burned.Over the years he has been arrested a number of times for minor offenses.Th is serial killer was brought to justice through dedicated police work and anumber of fortunate events. He has been convicted of four homicides and is,at present serving consecutive life sentences in upstate New York."

About the Author: Roger Zimmermann, has lived through the events described in The Reverend. He is a retired Detective Squad Commander in the New York City Police Department. He has been a patrol officer, sergeant and detective squad command in underprivileged communities. He has a doctorate in Education, a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice disciplines. He is a court certified expert witness in police operations, a college professor and has been the Director of Police and Corrections education and training facilities as well as a member of the Criminal Justice Commission in the State of Florida. He has written monographs, articles, movie scripts and treatises published in law enforcement publications.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Reverend
Publisher: Xlibris
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New