Fascinating true crime read! Tony Adame does a wonderful job of telling this story from beginning to end, without simply being a list of facts and bullet points.
This murder and rape of a young mother took place in 1985- a time when unfortunately, people were quick to judge one’s behavior and come to conclusions that were not fair to the victim. This included the initial police handling of the case. The dedication of other officers and investigators who were willing to take the time not rush to judgement, keep investigating (over a 35 year time span) and continue applying new ways of DNA testing was fascinating to read about. The way they cared about the victim and her family was fully on display in this book. It is impressive that Mr. Adame was more of a sports reporter who found a way to be an investigator and never gave up wanting to tell this story, and was there to find out in real time, how the story ended. I hope he continues to write as an investigative journalist when he comes across the next story that needs to be told.
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Author Tony Adame comprehensively covers every aspect of the 1985 murder of Tonya McKinley. A heartbreaking story that took the life of a young mom, Chase the Devil was a case that went cold for 35 years. Although the initial police response was lackluster, the book details how dogged determination from Pensacola Police Department Captain Chuck Mallett finally provided answers to McKinley’s son, Joe Jr, in 2020.

A must read for fans of true crime and those who listen to Podcasts such as Dateline and Casefile!