Who killed Bob Crane?
The former star of the popular sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes” was murdered two weeks before his 50th birthday in 1978. Despite an arrest and trial, the case has remained unsolved. However, Crane’s son Robert shares the evidence collected in the case and offers his conclusion on the man he holds responsible for his father’s death. Crane died seven years after “Hogan Heroes” was cancelled, but the show lives on syndication.
Robert Crane recalls the day he learned of his father’s murder, and examining his father’s living quarters riddled with anomalies. The police investigation was sloppy, and the murder scene was compromised, and evidence was contaminated. Crane’s friend, John Henry Carpenter, was finally arrested in 1992, but maintained his innocence and would be acquitted of the murder. According to one theory, Crane was killed when he wanted to end his association with Carpenter. Another theory has Crane being murdered due his lifestyle, as the former radio disc jockey and actor had become a sex addict.
In the book, the younger Crane outlines his father’s career path from a popular radio DJ to starring in a hit sitcom. However, Crane struggled professionally after the cancellation of “Hogan’s Heroes.” In the meantime, Crane would pick up woman and videotape his sexual activities. Despite this addiction, Crane was a loving and supportive father. Robert Crane become a freelance writer, and eventually the publicist for comedian John Candy.
Crane reveals what object was likely the murder weapon, and offers reasons why he believes Carpenter was acquitted, exploring who benefited financially from Bob’s death. I found this audiobook interesting, and did enjoy it!
By: Robert Crane, Christopher Fryer
Narrated by: Bobby Brill
Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins
Release date: 10-28-15
