Going Pro ep 4. A conversation with Alvin A. J. Esau. We talk about his new book, THE GORILLA MAN STRANGLER CASE, the serial killer Earle Nelson. We discuss Alvin's research into the subject and the chilling role of Canada’s so-called official hangman, Arthur Ellis. About the Author Alvin grew up in Coaldale, Alberta, and went on to study at the University of Alberta and at Harvard Law School. He taught law for more than 30 years at the University of Manitoba. At various times he was the Head of the University of Manitoba Legal Research Institute, Director of Graduate Legal Studies, Bencher of the Law Society of Manitoba, and Chancellor of the Diocese of Keewatin. He has also been a visiting professor at U.B.C Law School, St. John’s College, and the University of Victoria. In the field of legal history, his main passion is famous trials, especially true crime. His book THE GORILLA MAN STRANGLER CASE: Serial Killer Earle Nelson, has recently been published, and he is working on a follow up book which chronicles the probable murders of Earle Nelson in the United States. He is a member of the Crime Writers of Canada. learn more at: www.alvinesau.com