Wichita Falls, October 23, 2025
News Summary
Renowned true crime writer Skip Hollandsworth is set to release his new collection titled ‘She Kills,’ focusing on female criminals. With a series of book-signing events starting October 14, the collection continues Hollandsworth’s exploration of intriguing criminal cases and the often overlooked stories of women in crime. His writings bring attention to a demographic that is rarely highlighted in homicide statistics, aiming to deepen the understanding of motives and societal expectations.
Wichita Falls — Skip Hollandsworth, a renowned true crime writer, will turn 68 in November and is launching a new collection titled She Kills, with book-signing events for the launch beginning October 14, 2025.
What happened
The collection She Kills focuses on female criminals and will be accompanied by a series of book-signing events. The work continues Hollandsworth’s long career documenting striking and often overlooked criminal cases, with particular attention to the lives and motives of offenders who are women.
Key details
- Author: Skip Hollandsworth, a longtime staffer at Texas Monthly.
- Age: Skip Hollandsworth, a renowned true crime writer, will turn 68 in November.
- Book: She Kills, a collection of stories about female criminals.
- Tour start: Skip Hollandsworth will embark on several book-signing events for the launch of She Kills, starting October 14, 2025.
- Focus: Female offenders in homicide, a group that represents a rarity in homicide statistics where only 1 in 6 homicides is committed by women.
Notable cases covered in the collection
The collection includes accounts of women whose crimes drew public attention and posed difficult questions about motive and identity. Examples presented in the book include: Marie Robards, who poisoned her father’s food; Peggy Jo Tallas, who dressed as a cowboy to rob banks; and other cases that illustrate the contrast between societal expectations of women and the acts they committed.
Supporting background
Hollandsworth has built a reputation for detailed narrative reporting that goes beyond the crime itself to probe the lives and ordinary traits of those involved. He has written stories about well-known Texas criminals, covering cases such as Charles Albright, a Dallas serial killer who removed victims’ eyeballs; Vickie Dawn Jackson, a nurse who poisoned patients; and Susan Wright, a mother who stabbed her husband 193 times.
Raised in Wichita Falls, Texas, as the son of a pastor and a school teacher, Hollandsworth is affectionately nicknamed “Skip” and is known for a charming and witty public persona. He is often hired to host events and is recognized for a playful and humorous side that shows in anecdotes and public appearances. His narratives frequently include detailed personal insights, revealing mundane traits and backgrounds that complicate simple villain-victim narratives.
Career highlights
Hollandsworth’s stories have reached audiences beyond print. Several of his pieces have inspired films, including stories that were adapted into films directed by Richard Linklater: a recent film released in 2023 and an earlier film released in 2011. He is considered a literary folk hero in Texas and has received accolades for his contributions to narrative nonfiction and true crime storytelling.
Health and outlook
Recently, Hollandsworth’s health challenges led him to be less active in public life; he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Despite this diagnosis, he remains committed to storytelling and to exploring the motives behind crime rather than solely identifying perpetrators. He also expresses interest in encouraging new writers and supporting the future of true crime storytelling.
Why this matters
She Kills addresses a gap in true crime coverage by focusing on female offenders, a demographic that represents a small percentage of homicide perpetrators. By examining the ordinary lives, appearances, and social roles of the women in these stories, Hollandsworth’s collection seeks to deepen understanding of how gender and expectation interact with criminal acts.
Practical information
- Readers can expect the author to appear at several book-signing events following the launch of She Kills, with events beginning October 14, 2025.
- The collection continues the author’s interest in character-driven narrative and in probing motive and context.
FAQ
When will Skip Hollandsworth turn 68?
Skip Hollandsworth, a renowned true crime writer, will turn 68 in November.
Where was Skip Hollandsworth raised?
He was raised in Wichita Falls, Texas, as the son of a pastor and a school teacher.
What is the focus of She Kills?
His latest collection, She Kills, focuses on female criminals, a rarity in homicide statistics where only 1 in 6 homicides is committed by women.
When do the book-signing events start?
Skip Hollandsworth will embark on several book-signing events for the launch of She Kills, starting October 14, 2025.
Which shocking cases has Hollandsworth covered?
He covers shocking cases including: Charles Albright, a Dallas serial killer who removed victims’ eyeballs; Vickie Dawn Jackson, a nurse who poisoned patients; Susan Wright, a mother who stabbed her husband 193 times.
What health challenges has Hollandsworth faced?
Recently, Hollandsworth’s health challenges led him to be less active in public life; he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Author | Skip Hollandsworth |
| Age note | Skip Hollandsworth, a renowned true crime writer, will turn 68 in November. |
| Upbringing | He was raised in Wichita Falls, Texas, as the son of a pastor and a school teacher. |
| Employer | Longtime staffer at Texas Monthly |
| Book | She Kills |
| Focus | His latest collection, She Kills, focuses on female criminals, a rarity in homicide statistics where only 1 in 6 homicides is committed by women. |
| Launch events | Skip Hollandsworth will embark on several book-signing events for the launch of She Kills, starting October 14, 2025. |
| Health | Recently, Hollandsworth’s health challenges led him to be less active in public life; he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. |
| Notable cases | Charles Albright; Vickie Dawn Jackson; Susan Wright; Marie Robards; Peggy Jo Tallas |
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- Texas Monthly: Skip Hollandsworth’s New Book She Kills
- Wikipedia: True Crime
- Dallas News: Profile on Skip Hollandsworth
- Google Search: Skip Hollandsworth
- Texas Monthly: Press Room for She Kills
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Crime
- Texas Monthly: Behind the Scenes with a True Crime Legend
- Google News: Skip Hollandsworth
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