Meet Arthur Shawcross – a man responsible for at least 14 brutal murders.

Police remove the frozen body of a victim identified as Darlene Trippi from a small creek along Redman Road in the Town of Clarkso
Police remove the frozen body of a victim identified as Darlene Trippi from a small creek along Redman Road in the Town of Clarkso.

A monster, whose release is still considered one of the most egregious examples of the unwarranted release of a prisoner.

State Trooper Steve Filipowicz removes a woman's boot from snow along Sweden-Walker Road near Northampton Park in Sweden. A pair of women's jeans and a social security card in the name of Felica Stephens was also found.
State Trooper Steve Filipowicz removes a woman’s boot from snow along Sweden-Walker Road near Northampton Park in Sweden. A pair of women’s jeans and a social security card in the name of Felica Stephens was also found.

While serving his five-year prison sentence for arson, Arthur Shawcross went against his violent instincts and saved the life of a prison guard during a riot.

Rochester police and medical officials with the body of Frances M. Brown, found in the Genesee River Gorge
Rochester police and medical officials with the body of Frances M. Brown, found in the Genesee River Gorge.

After serving only twenty-two months, Shawcross was granted an early release, partly due to his role in the rescue.

The body of Arthur Shawcross's fifth victim, Frances Brown, found near the Genesee River Gorge on November 15, 1989.

In his confessions, Shawcross claimed to have choked Brown with his penis while having oral sex. Despite her passing, the Genesee River Killer continued violating Brown's body, before dumping it down a nearby embankment.
The body of Arthur Shawcross’s fifth victim, Frances Brown, found near the Genesee River Gorge on November 15, 1989. In his confessions, Shawcross claimed to have choked Brown with his penis while having oral sex. Despite her passing, the Genesee River Killer continued violating Brown’s body, before dumping it down a nearby embankment.

In hopes of “starting a new life,” Shawcross moved back to New York. Less than a year later, he molested and murdered two children and was sent back to prison for twenty-five years.

Arthur Shawcross's 12th victim, June Cicero was found face frozen into the ice, with her buttocks raised.
Arthur Shawcross’s 12th victim, June Cicero was found face frozen into the ice, with her buttocks raised.

To everyone’s surprise, after serving roughly half of his sentence, Shawcross once again qualified for early release and was deemed to be “no longer dangerous and fit to re-enter society.”

The aerial view of the scene where June Cicero's body was found
The aerial view of the scene where June Cicero’s body was found.

Shawcross’s release resulted in twelve more murders.

Police examine the body of Kimberly D. Logan, who was found behind homes on Meigs Street just north of Monroe Avenue. The police had to move a small trailer to get to the body that was half covered with leaves.
Police examine the body of Kimberly D. Logan, who was found behind homes on Meigs Street just north of Monroe Avenue. The police had to move a small trailer to get to the body that was half covered with leaves.
Behind the Tape Photobook features 20 morbidly fascinating shots following the bloody footsteps of Arthur Shawcross, as well as nearly a thousand more crime scene photos.
WARNING: THE PHOTOBOOK ISN’T FOR THE FAINT OF HEART!