Marney Rich Keenan - The Snow Killings: Inside the Oakland County Child Killer Investigation

This book could not have been written without Det. Sgt. Cory Williams, who entrusted me with his lifes work very early on, and who believed me when I told him I was in it for the long haul.

I am also indebted to Barry King for his perpetual open door, his mastery of the facts and astute analysis of the case, from his blue plaid wing back chair by the bay window; and because through him I witnessed firsthand the epitome of steadfast honor and devotion in his pursuit of justice for his youngest child.

Since 2009, Catherine King Broad, Timothy Kings sister and an attorney, has been more than generous with her own extensive records and analysis on the caseoften at great personal cost. Thanks also go to her brother, Chris, for his forthrightness and guidance.

I am grateful for the time and interviews granted to me by all the victims loved ones: Mike Stebbins, Karol and Gerald Self, Tom and Marla Robinson, Deborah Jarvis, Erica McAvoy, Tom Ascroft, Barry and Janice King, Liz Kerr, Cathy Broad, and Chris and Mark King.

I am also grateful to my daughters for their constant cheerleading, their patience when Mom had to accept yet another collect call from a state prison, and for getting me back in the game when sidelined by rejections and setbacks and when Id simply had enough of this often wrenching and maddening subject material. Thank you for shoring me up and for being the adults in the room when I needed it. I love you so much it hurts.

I am repeatedly reminded of my good fortune to have learned from a group of phenomenal journalists while at the Detroit News : in particular, my editor, Judy Diebolt for her special blend of wit, grace and Detroit grit; Rita Holt and Felecia Henderson for their patience and for lassoing me back into to my own lane; and Marty Fischhoff for showing me the ropes.

Were it not for my oldest brother Chris years of moral support, brainstorming sessions at the whiteboard, thoughtful editing, meticulous proof-reading and endearing salutation, Carry on, I might have given up on this project. His love of the dash, sharpened red pencils and admonishments to trust my own voice, are valued beyond measure. I am also forever grateful to my brothers, Rob (thanks for being proud of me), Paul (the check is in the mail, honest), and Peter (I know you are watching over me). My deep appreciation to Jessica Johnson Rich for developing a really outstanding website for me.

I am especially indebted to my friends, extended family and supporters who are no doubt relieved they no longer have to ask how this behemoth of a manuscript is faring. They include: Mary and Tim Binder, Sandra Matthews, Michelle Andonian and Maureen DesRoches. Special thanks to Barb Acho, James E. Stewart, my agent Tom Flannery, and my editor on this project, Dylan Lightfoot.

The person for whom there are no adequate words of thanks in any language is my husband, Chris Keenan. He could probably recite every fact and date in this book verbatim. He has been my parachute, my rock, my patient and steady sage advisor. The reason I say all the time I dont know what Id do without you is because he gives me so many reasons to say it.