In No Memory for Murder, Blain Henshaw brings his many years of journalist experience to bear to create a factual and riveting account of a series of crimes from Nova Scotia's past.
Lesley Choyce, author of The Untimely Resurrection of John Alexander MacNeil
No Memory For Murder is a chilling historical examination of one man’s personal demons and ruthless actions that leave the small port city of Halifax reeling with fear of a satanic cult. Through detailed reporting of court cases and police interviews, readers follow the stories of two senseless, cold-blooded murders – seven years apart – that raise disturbing questions about the mental health system and justice system. Henshaw delves deep into whether the horrific crimes could have been prevented.
Sherri Aikenhead, author of Mommy Don’t
No Memory for Murder reads like unbelievable fiction, but it is all true. Journalist Blain Henshaw, who covered the Jimmy Odo cases in Halifax during the 1970s and 1980s, has masterfully reconstructed the behind-the-headline stories of the police investigations, the psychiatric evaluations, and the riveting courtroom dramas in a highly readable account. But he also makes clear some of the issues the Odo saga raised, including how and when — and whether — convicted sex offenders should be released back into society, have yet to be resolved. Highly recommended.
Stephen Kimber, author of Not Guilty: The Trial of Gerald Regan
The story of Jimmy Odo is spellbinding in its legal twists and turns, and Blain Henshaw captures it all. He also captures the humanity of the Odo story. No child should grow up like Jimmy. I’ve known Blain Henshaw for many years. We’ve worked side by side in the same newsroom and he has always been a thorough reporter. His skill is demonstrated here in that he captures in detail the story of Jimmy Odo but the fascinating back stories too.
Bruce Graham, author, playwright, former TV anchor
Blain Henshaw’s meticulously researched book explores part of humanity’s darkest side, exposing the violent mind of James Odo, the hotel employee guilty of rape and murder in 1970s Halifax. Henshaw draws from his extensive journalistic skills, sifting through hundreds of interrogation and court documents, psychiatric reports, and trial testimonies to reveal the chilling details.
Bette Cahill, author of the bestseller Butterbox Babies
No Memory For Murder is a chilling historical examination of one man’s personal demons and ruthless actions that leave the small port city of Halifax reeling with fear of a satanic cult. Through detailed reporting of court cases and police interviews, readers follow the stories of two senseless, cold-blooded murders — seven years apart – that raise disturbing questions about the mental health system and justice system. Henshaw delves deep into whether the horrific crimes could have been prevented.
Sherri Aikenhead, author of Mommy Don’t
A chilling historical examination of one man’s personal demons and ruthless actions that leave the small port city of Halifax reeling with fear of a satanic cult. Through detailed reporting of court cases and police interviews, readers follow the stories of two senseless, cold-blooded murders — seven years apart – that raise disturbing questions about the mental health system and justice system. Henshaw delves deep into whether the horrific crimes could have been prevented.
Sherri Aikenhead, author of Mommy Don’t