New York Times bestselling author, television personality, and podcast host M. William Phelps takes readers deep into the murder of Mary Yoder, a popular wife, mother, and healer in Upstate New York -- telling a gripping tale of a family drama, a determined investigation, and a killer with the face of an angel.
In July 2015, Mary Yoder fell ill in the chiropractic center she operated with her husband, Bill. Doctors in the ER and ICU were baffled—and unable to save her life. Weeks later, her family received startling news from the medical examiner: Mary had been deliberately poisoned. Another shock followed when the local sheriff received a claim that Adam Yoder had poisoned his mother. But Adam was not the only person of interest . . .
Kaitlyn Conley, Adam’s ex-girlfriend, worked at the Yoders’ clinic and was at Mary’s bedside during her last hours. Still, some spoke of her history of rage-fueled behavior. Had Kaitlyn and Adam conspired to kill Mary? Yet another suspect emerged when accusations were hurled at grieving husband Bill Yoder. . .
M. William Phelps unravels a twisting trail of evidence to reveal the heartless scheme that tore a family apart, divided a community, and culminated in two gripping, high-profile trials.
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We Thought We Knew You: A Terrifying True Story of Secrets, Betrayal, Deception, and Murder
“Phelps knows how to work it, mainly by fleshing out…character with prurient details…and examples of…maddening game‑playing.” —The New York Times Book Review on Where Monsters Hide
“Phelps depicts Conley as a narcissist who feared losing control of Adam, and the book stridently calls out social media efforts to overturn her conviction of manslaughter. The author’s anger at Conley’s glamorization within the true crime community is palpable.” —Library Journal on We Thought We Knew You
“Phelps does a good job exposing the way reality TV coverage can influence and indeed corrupt perceptions of guilt and innocence. True crime and popular culture fans will be fascinated.” —Publishers Weekly on We Thought We Knew You
“Sometimes truth really is stranger, and scarier, than fiction, as demonstrated by investigative reporter M. William Phelps’ Where Monsters Hide…This is narrative nonfiction of the highest order, a sumptuously scintillating tale that greets us with the character types we’re used to seeing in the fiction of Lisa Gardner, Harlan Coben or Lisa Scottoline. Superb in all respects.” —The Providence Journal on Where Monsters Hide
“A chilling, real‑life tale of murder and madness.” —BookTrib on Where Monsters Hode
“Phelps is an expert in the world of true crime and the mind of a serial killer.” —Library Journal
“Phelps is a true‑crime veteran.” —New York Post
“Phelps is one of America’s finest true‑crime authors.” —Vincent Bugliosi
“M. William Phelps [is a] master of true crime.” —Real Crime Magazine
“M. William Phelps dares to tread where few others will: into the mind of a killer.” —TV Rage
“Phelps is the king of true crime." —Lynda Hirsch, Creators Syndicate columnist
“Phelps treads dangerous ground like an Amazon jungle guide—fearless, compassionate, insightful.” —Geoff Fitzpatrick, Executive Producer of Dark Minds
Overall rating: 4.4 / 5 from 5 reviews.
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Perfect title for this true case
"Great writing. Short chapters. Jumps back and forth between time periods some, could be confusing"
— Ally (4/5)
My top read if the year.
"Good should always win over evil and William Phelps told the story to justify this. One book I could not put down and looked forward to picking it up again when I did. I now look for other titles written by this author, well done."
— Shawn (5/5)
Good Mystery
"I have not yet had an opportunity to read this mystery book but hope to do so during the holidays."
— Theresa (5/5)
Good
"I thought it was a good book! I don’t think it jumped out as incredible to me but I enjoyed it"
— Anonymous (3/5)
Well told
"We Thought We Knew You is a fascinating and disturbing true story of the murder of Mary Yoder. Mary was such a bright light who died a horrendous death so Katy her son's former girlfriend could get the perfect revenge on her son Adam. M. William Phelps does an amazing job taking you through the investigation, the trials and the aftermath. There is no doubt Katy was guilty from the beginning and it bogles my mind how a few of her victims sisters could support her. This was your sister she poisoned . How the Yoder family held their heads up high as they were treated to badly by Katy's followers made me wonder if the supporters were just as psychotic as Katy , they certainly felt entitled. This is Mary Yoder's story , one of justice, one that never should have happened and it is told so well by Mr. Phelps. It is the story of Adam and Bill Yoder. I admire you both. This is my first book of his I have read, it wont be my last and I am off to check out his podcasts."
— Judy (5/5)
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Published date: Nov 28, 2023
Language: English
No. of Pages: 336
Publisher: Kensington
ISBN: 9780806543567
Dimensions:
5.99" W x
0.94" L x
8.98" H
M. William Phelps is an investigative journalist, podcast host, television expert and New York Times bestselling author of over forty nonfiction books, including the groundbreaking crime memoir Dangerous Ground. Winner of the Excellence in (Investigative) Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists and the New England Book Festival Award, he’s spent over 300 hours on television as a true crime expert, appearing on numerous shows, including CBS’ Early Show, ABC’s Good Morning America, the Today Show and The View. He created, produced and starred in the series Dark Minds and also stars in Deadly Women, Sex, Lies & Murder, Oxygen's Snapped, Killer Couples and KillerPost. He is the creator and host of the #1 most downloaded iHeartRadio original podcast series Paper Ghosts, and has been called "the nation's leading authority on the mind of the female murderer" by Radio America. Touched by tragedy himself through the unsolved murder of his sister in law, Phelps is able to enter the hearts and minds of his subjects like no one else. He lives in a Connecticut farming community and can be found online at MWilliamPhelps.com.
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