Ep 181 Pt 1- A Monster in Mt. Pleasant by CJ Williams 'Something has happened"

Part 1: Author and Mount Pleasant native CJ Williams transports listeners to the seemingly safe and close-knit town of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, in 1978. This was a place known for its unlocked doors, high school sports, family businesses, church gatherings, and neighbors who knew each other by name. However, that sense of security is shattered when the brutal murders of Karol Beavers and her mother, Clementine, upend the entire community. Through Williams's perspective as Karol's classmate, this episode explores not only the details of the crime but also how such violence can permanently change a town's heart. This episode offers much more than a simple recounting of a crime; it is a deeply human story about victims, memory, motive, justice, and the lasting impact one act of violence can have. If you are drawn to victim-centered true crime, personal narratives, and stories that grapple with difficult questions about why people commit violence, this episode is one you won't want to miss.  Buy A Monster in Mount Pleasant: A Story of Murders and Justice by CJ Williams on AMAZON or ABE BOOKS. Thinking about going to Crimecon 2027? Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10% on your badge! Jill's Merch shop is open! https://www.jusaskjan.com/murder-shelf-book-club Join Jill on PATREON for $2- $4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER Case Studies!     www.patreon.com/murdershelfbookclub Sources, photographs, maps, and other information can be found on Jill's Blog- September 2026 https://www.murdershelfbookclub.com/2026/09/