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The Family Next Door

The Heartbreaking Imprisonment of the Thirteen Turpin Siblings and Their Extraordinary Rescue

14 minJohn Glatt

What's it about

Could you spot the signs of unimaginable abuse happening right next door? This gripping account reveals the shocking true story of the Turpin family, where thirteen siblings were secretly imprisoned by their own parents for years, hidden in plain sight. Discover the chilling details of their captivity, the psychological manipulation they endured, and the community that missed every warning sign. You'll learn about the incredible courage of the sister who planned their daring escape and the extraordinary rescue that finally brought their nightmare to an end.

Meet the author

John Glatt is a veteran investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author with over forty years of experience and more than twenty-five true crime books to his name. For The Family Next Door, he dedicated two years to meticulously researching the Turpin case, conducting exclusive interviews with family and insiders. This deep immersion allowed him to uncover the hidden truths and tell the definitive story of the siblings' harrowing ordeal and incredible resilience, providing unparalleled insight into their long-hidden world.

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What's it about

Could you spot the signs of unimaginable abuse happening right next door? This gripping account reveals the shocking true story of the Turpin family, where thirteen siblings were secretly imprisoned by their own parents for years, hidden in plain sight. Discover the chilling details of their captivity, the psychological manipulation they endured, and the community that missed every warning sign. You'll learn about the incredible courage of the sister who planned their daring escape and the extraordinary rescue that finally brought their nightmare to an end.

Meet the author

John Glatt is a veteran investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author with over forty years of experience and more than twenty-five true crime books to his name. For The Family Next Door, he dedicated two years to meticulously researching the Turpin case, conducting exclusive interviews with family and insiders. This deep immersion allowed him to uncover the hidden truths and tell the definitive story of the siblings' harrowing ordeal and incredible resilience, providing unparalleled insight into their long-hidden world.

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