Charm & Kill: The True Crime Story of Robert Reldan is a chilling deep dive into the life of one of New Jersey's most notorious killers—a man who used charm and deceit as his most lethal weapons. Born into a life of privilege, Robert Reldan seemed destined for success, with his good looks, athletic talent, and smooth charisma. But beneath the polished exterior lurked a predator, a man driven by dark impulses that would lead to a series of brutal crimes.
From his early years of petty theft and manipulation to his escalation into sexual assault and murder, Charm & Killexplores how Reldan evaded justice time and again. His crimes culminated in the shocking murders of Susan Reeve and Susan Heynes, two young women whose lives were cut short in 1975. Strangling them with their own pantyhose, Reldan left a signature of cold calculation that would haunt investigators for decades.
Despite his eventual conviction, Reldan's story didn't end behind bars. He plotted from within prison walls, attempting to orchestrate the murder of his own wealthy aunt to inherit her vast fortune. Even as one of America's richest inmates, he continued his lifelong pursuit of manipulation and deception. But justice prevailed—thanks to the tireless efforts of the victims' families and law enforcement.
With gripping detail and painstaking research, Charm & Kill reveals the disturbing truth behind Robert Reldan's double life—a man who could charm his way into high society and, at the same time, leave a trail of death and destruction.
For true crime enthusiasts fascinated by tales of deception, murder, and the pursuit of justice, this book is an unforgettable account of a predator who nearly got away with it all.
Will justice finally silence his deadly charm?