JigSaw & Jane 13 Years of Murder & Mayhem with Badge Number One

By Robert Riggs LAPD Homicide Detective John St. John aka “JigSaw John” Badge #1 Legendary LAPD Homicide Detective John St. John walked among the dead for nearly a half-century. Known as “JigSaw John,” he pursued monsters that had an insatiable appetite for blood and suffering. Jane Howatt, a suburban housewife and aspiring writer, wanted to trade her tennis racket for something more meaningful. St. John didn’t need company, and he sure didn’t want a young unpublished author in his way.  But something about Howatt’s curiosity—earnest, unspoiled, insistent—broke down his guard. St. John worked the evidence; Howatt worked the story.  The result is “JigSaw and Jane: Thirteen Years of Murder & Mayhem with Badge Number One.”  St.John empathized with crime victims because he was one of them. As a young jailer, a prisoner ambushed him with an iron bar ripped from a bunk. The prisoner savagely beat St. John to the brink of death, leaving him blind in one eye. In another life, JigSaw and Jane would have barely noticed each other in a supermarket aisle.  Instead, they found themselves peering into crime scenes of LA’s most brutal and sensational crimes together. This is their story. Subscribe to my “Stories To Keep You Safe” Newsletter In a world where evil often walks among us, disguised by the ordinary, vigilance is critical. As someone who has seen what happens when people are caught off guard, I am on a mission to provide you with the knowledge that could one day save your life. Stories to Keep You Safe arms you with the insights you won’t find in the daily news—because I know that criminals don’t always look dangerous, and every step you take could make the difference between being a target and staying safe. I also warn you about the latest threats from Artificial Intelligence and dangerous products. Purchase my Books “Texas Crime Stories” audiobook. It downloads into your podcast app. Paperback & Kindle editions on Amazon. This blood-chilling true-crime anthology peels back the curtain on some of Texas’s most disturbing and unforgettable criminal cases. From cold-blooded murder to unspeakable betrayal, each story dives deep into the hearts of both victims and perpetrators, unearthing the truths buried beneath public headlines and official accounts. Schedule Me To Speak at your social meeting or corporate event. My presentation, “Evil Walks Among Us,” features stories about serial killers, infamous criminals, cold cases, and personal safety tips. GET YOUR EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT PROMO CODES 41% Off Cozy Earth Sheets, Pajamas and More 20% Off Eric Javits Designer Hats Worn by True Crime TV Detectives 20% Off HyperNatural Men’s Polo Shirts 15% Off TONA Activewear Designer Gym Leggings 15% Off STAND+ Comfort Shoes For Extended Standing 10% Off AKILA Sunglasses and Eyewear