Judith A. Yates, an award-winning author and criminologist, brings a unique perspective to true crime with her latest project, her book, Shadows in Fire. For the past seven years, she has been in communication with Shirley Winters, a little-known serial killer and serial arsonist. As one of the rare female serial killers, Shirley has never shared her story outside of law enforcement—until now. Discussing Judith's forthcoming book, Shadows in Fire, she and Jill discuss the chilling details of Shirley Winters' crimes, her troubled childhood, mental health challenges, motivations, and her victims, along with insights into crime causation theory.
This compelling work is set to release this summer, but Judith needs your support! She's launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for crucial photographs that will enhance the storytelling. Your contribution can make a significant difference in bringing this important narrative to life.
If you're interested in donating...the link is below.
You may contact Judith A. Yates at https://www.judithayates.com/
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Sources, photographs, and information can be found on Jill's blog, April 2026
https://www.murdershelfbookclub.com/2026/04/
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