Oscar Ray Bolin : A True Crime Story

Oscar Ray Bolin was a drifter, a carnival worker, a man who lived in the shadows. But beneath the surface lurked something far darker—a predator whose crimes would send shockwaves through Florida and beyond. Between 1986 and 1987, Bolin brutally murdered at least three young women in Tampa, Florida, and was later linked to a fourth killing in Texas. His methods were ruthless—stabbings, strangulations, and savage beatings. For years, law enforcement struggled to connect the dots, until an unexpected tip from Bolin's own ex-wife unraveled a chilling web of violence, deception, and manipulation. With gripping detail, Oscar Ray Bolin: A True Crime Story chronicles the life of a man shaped by a turbulent childhood and a thirst for control. From his early years of crime to his conviction and eventual execution, this book delves into the mind of a killer who terrorized a community and the relentless pursuit of justice that finally brought him down. A must-read for true crime fans, this harrowing account exposes the darkness behind one of Florida's most notorious serial killers—and the voices of those who refused to let his victims be forgotten.