Published by Kensington Books Genres: Nonfiction, True Crime
Format: ARC, eBook
“SHE SAVED HIM, CAN YOU SAVE HER.”
Thirty-two-year-old Rebecca Yahau was found hanging naked, gagged, and bound from a balcony at her boyfriend’s (Jonah Shacknai) historic Coronado mansion in 2011. This message “SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER” was found written on a door. Her death was deemed a suicide, but was it?
It was the second time that the police were called to that residence. The first time was when they responded to a call for help for Jonah’s six-year-old son, Max who took a fall while under Rebecca’s care. Did Rebecca commit suicide out of guilt? Did she feel responsible for Max getting hurt?
Jonah Shacknai was not home on the night of Rebecca’s suicide. His son, Max was in Rady Children’s hospital in San Diego. He was staying at a hotel close to the hospital so he could be at the hospital at any given moment.
But Rebecca was not alone, Jonah’s brother Adam had arrived and was staying at the mansion as well. Could he have been involved?
Rother takes readers through the events beginning with the 911 call to get help for Max after his tragic fall. She leads us through the days with information given from all involved including Max’s mother and aunt. She provides the facts in a comprehensive manner. I had not about this case when it occurred (was I living under a rock?), so all the information was new to me. Readers presented with information and theories from the authorities and experts. Rother takes reader through the trial and after.
The author’s research was impressive and extensive. She took nine years to research and write this book. She uses her personal interviews with both experts and witnesses. Her dedication to detail and providing the facts results in a comprehensive and informative book. There is a lot of information, but this book does not feel bogged down with it.
Fans of true crime will enjoy this book. In addition to be well written, it is informative, comprehensive and riveting.
I received a copy of this book from Kensington Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.