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Robin Lyons
Internationally Selling Mystery Author
My hard-hitting, true crime posts aim to inform you and provide me with story inspiration. Have a look and see what you think.
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Desperate and Reckless
Imagine you’ve scrimped and saved money to one day build your dream home. You selected the location and the construction company to work with—a brand new home to your specifications is within your grasp. Until it isn’t.

Robin Lyons
Nov 8


Gluttonous Spending Spree
When was the last time you went to a zoo?

Robin Lyons
May 16


Stealing from the Army
It appears no line of employment is without workers who steal from their employer. In this case, the employer was the United States Army....

Robin Lyons
Oct 4, 2024


Obligations
Divorce can be an ugly, destructive life event for many estranged couples. When you see no other options but to divorce and you have...

Robin Lyons
Sep 20, 2024


Pay Me, or Else
Most people have heard about the scam when someone calls and pretends to be a relative in jail needing money. The three-man crew in this...

Robin Lyons
Jun 28, 2024


Strike Force Takedown
How do you get rid of criminals defrauding Americans? One at a time.

Robin Lyons
Apr 12, 2024


No Remorse
If you’re a homeowner, or plan to become a homeowner, this true crime will interest you. Let’s say times are tough, your finances are...

Robin Lyons
Jan 6, 2024


Two Heartless Humans
Where this saga began: Husband and wife went to Africa to hunt big game. The husband had local workers construct a special cabin for his...

Robin Lyons
Sep 22, 2023


Web of Corruption
In this case, he couldn't be a corrupt public employee without corrupting other people. This true crime is about a web of corruption at...

Robin Lyons
May 5, 2023


Insatiable Greed
This true crime angered me on so many levels. In my research of true crimes, I’ve read about some disgusting people—some cold-hearted and...

Robin Lyons
Feb 11, 2023


Electronics Scheme
Poor Walmart. I see so many cases of fraud and theft against Walmart, it’s surprising they can get insurance. Here’s yet another attempt...

Robin Lyons
Jan 14, 2023


Hiding in Plain Sight
The FBI recently captured a man who’d been on the run for eight years. Before he hid in plain sight, he worked as an accountant for a...

Robin Lyons
Dec 17, 2022


A Smooth-Talking Con Man
The married couple in their 70s had planned well for the golden years. A few successful business ventures and wise investments provided...

Robin Lyons
Sep 16, 2022


Money Man
I’m sure you’ve had this same thought… if a criminal put in as much time and effort into a lawful job or creating a lawful business as he...

Robin Lyons
Jul 22, 2022


Illegal Profits
If you dabble in the stock market, primarily penny stocks, and have a friend who's an investment adviser and he shared with you an...

Robin Lyons
Jun 3, 2022


Not A Loving Son
A 60-something, unemployed (for 30+ years) man lived with his elderly mother who lived on some rural property. Friends became concerned...

Robin Lyons
May 13, 2022


Baby Thief
She matched pregnant women who planned to relinquish their baby to couples seeking to adopt. The couples paid a fee for the adoption...

Robin Lyons
May 6, 2022


Demon Cleansing
Whether you believe in spiritual cleansing, demon removal, or other such services a psychic provides, this true-crime is more about elder...

Robin Lyons
Apr 22, 2022


Altered Test Results
Recent military operations caused me to take notice when I saw information about the true-crime case I’m sharing today. Although I don’t...

Robin Lyons
Mar 5, 2022


Mother of the Groom
Because public schools are underfunded by the state and federal government, they are forced to be creative in finding other sources of...

Robin Lyons
Feb 8, 2020
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