Join our true crime book club as we delve into "True Story" by Michael Finkel. This gripping narrative examines the chilling case of Christian Longo, a man who murdered his wife and three young children before fleeing to Mexico, where he assumed the identity of journalist Michael Finkel.
Finkel, recently disgraced for a New York Times article, becomes involved when the FBI contacts him about an identity theft case. The haunting correspondence and visits to Longo in prison create a complex relationship that raises unsettling questions about truth and manipulation.
Choose your format: read, listen, or watch this true crime story, and join us as we delve into the psychological tension between journalist and subject. Are you ready to confront the disturbing reality behind one man's crimes and another's quest for redemption?
We are excited to announce that Susan Ridge will talk about the psychology of the murder and the relationship between the murder and the author Michael Finkel.
Susan Ridge holds graduate degrees from UNF in English (M.A.) and counseling (M.Ed.). She spent many years as an independent contractor in corporate training and as a licensed mental health counselor. For the last 10 years she has worked at FSCJ as an academic writing tutor. As an avid consumer of true crime books and podcasts, Susan enjoys exploring the psychological aspect of interesting cases.
Join us on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 3 pm for a chilling exploration of psychology, deception, and the strange bond that formed between a killer and the man whose name he stole. What happens when a murderer steals the identity of a journalist—and the journalist decides to meet him face to face?