The Decision to Kill: A True Crime Story of a Teenage Killer and the Mother Who Loved Him

Name: The Decision to Kill: A True Crime Story of a Teenage Killer and the Mother Who Loved Him
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Rating: 4.1 (308 reviews)
Author: Leslie Ghiglieri

by Leslie Ghiglieri

Memoir

4.1 (308)

4.1 stars from 308 reviews

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Last checked: May 8, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You're drawn to true crime that centres emotional complexity rather than sensationalism.
You've experienced family trauma and want to read about someone else's raw, honest reckoning with it.
You appreciate the courtroom procedural elements but care more about the psychological aftermath than the crime itself.

Maybe not for you if...

You want a fast-paced whodunit with clear villains and satisfying answers.
You need distance from stories involving murder within families or parental guilt.
You're looking for a book that judges its subjects rather than understanding them.

About this book

On October 18, 1986, Cherie Wier's husband was killed by her teenage son. This true crime account follows Cherie as she seeks to understand the events that led to the murder and its aftermath. For years after the crime, Cherie struggles with grief over her husband's death and works to come to terms with her son's conviction. Throughout the legal proceedings, expert testimony and courtroom details compound her emotional burden. Cherie grapples with fundamental questions about why the tragedy occurred and whether she could have prevented it.

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Currently 4.1★ from 308 reviews

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