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From trauma to terror: the descent of Australia’s most infamous killer.

The Butcher of Aberdeen

A Story of Sex, Madness, and Murder

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  • Paperback

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    13 August 2026

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Summary

The Butcher of Aberdeen explores the chilling true crime story of Katherine Knight, delving into a life shaped by childhood trauma, violent relationships, and a relentless descent into madness.

A mother living in a small country town stabs her partner to death thirty-seven times before decapitating him, skinning him, and serving up slices of his cooked flesh at a table set for his children.

Born into a dysfunctional family in rural Australia, Katherine Knight …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9798895651599
Author:Rojé Augustin
Publisher:Post Hill Press
Imprint:Post Hill Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:13 August 2026
Weight:295g
Dimensions:18mm x 140mm x 210mm
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The Butcher of Aberdeen by Rojé Augustin - ISBN: 9798895651599
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About The Author

Rojé Augustin

Rojé Augustin is a native New Yorker currently living in Sydney with her Aussie husband and two daughters. She is also an Australian citizen. Rojé works as a writer, producer, and journalist. She has studied in Paris and London and is a graduate of Columbia University’s Bachelor of Arts Degree with honors from the literature and writing program.

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