Green River Killer: A True Detective Story
Written by Jeff Jensen. Art by Jonathan Case.
A detective’s long pursuit of a serial killer is told by his son.
Overview
Jeff Jensen writes about his father, detective Tom Jensen, and the decades-long Green River investigation. Jonathan Case illustrates the 2011 Dark Horse graphic nonfiction book.
Why It Matters
Its family vantage point turns an infamous case into a study of persistence, uncertainty and the lives shaped by investigation.
Genre & Themes
True-crime detective narrative and family history.
Art & Visual Identity
Case’s controlled, understated pages keep attention on procedure and people rather than spectacle.
Read This If You Like
- Investigative nonfiction
- Family perspectives on crime
- Case-file narratives