I enjoy reading true crime books and ones such as these really should be read by more people. It was crazy to read about this situation in Italy during the Satanic Panic era of the 90s. At first you are horrified by what happened to these children, and then halfway through you realize that because of the work of an investigative journalist, maybe this didn’t happen and the child was manipulated into saying these things?? Because of this child’s testimony, many families were torn apart due to folks being arrested as part of being accused of belonging to a satanic cult. This was WILD and I have never heard of this case before, it was SO crazy and sad and just unreal to believe something like this could happen.

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I love true crime so this one intrigued me from the start. It is a story about Devils of the Bassa Modenese which is the most notorious Satanic Panic . I can't believe all the things that happened in this book to children. People who are supposed to help children clearly did not. At times, this book was difficult to read. I think it is perhaps due to the translation. There were so many names to keep track of that I had to reread parts of it.

Overall, this was a good read.

This is the true story of the Devils of the Bassa Modenese—the most notorious Satanic Panic investigation in the history of Italy. This ends up being such a great story, and I think I spent the last 40 minutes of the book with my mouth hanging open!

This was the first book I read upon arriving in Belgium. I was immediately intrigued to read a story about the Satanic Panic in a setting outside of America where we see most of the coverage from. That being said the subject matter is not for the faint of heart, as a true crime junkie I was so enthralled in the story and I knew from the beginning of this book that Pablo Trincia was going to tell the story in a way that put the victims first and didn’t glamorous the glory details. I think Pablo Trincia being a journalist really adds to the book and the story putting the facts and details in the spotlight which paired with his passion for this story created a wonderful novel where the writing is done in an excellent, intriguing way.

I was hooked right away and needed to know just exactly what was happening to these families and what the outcome truly was for those involved. I struggled between not wanting to believe the events could be possible and knowing that something was seriously wrong in this small town. My heart broke for these families, the children and everyone involved.

It’s hard to say much without giving away spoilers, if you’re interested and looking for looking for an eye opening read that tackles some dark topics this one is for you!

All The Lies They Did Not Tell
By: Pablo Trincia & Elettra Pauletto
⭐️⭐️⭐️/3 stars

Summary on Google:
"The accusations. The suspicions. The devastating impact. This is the true story of the Devils of the Bassa Modenese--the most notorious Satanic panic investigation in the history of Italy."

This book was hard to follow because there were so many people involved and it was hard to keep track of who was who.

The story starts with a young boy being questioned in 1997, about his stories of abuse. This leads to 15 more children telling similar stories of abuse due to a Satanic sect that their parents were involved with. These children were then all removed from their homes, never to return.

But, were these children telling the truth or it was something else going on? It's truly shocking to find out that some psychologists should have their licenses revoked. Tampering with a child's mind is just as abusive and terrifying.

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All the Lies They Did Not Tell gives readers a full view into the heartbreaking true story of a series of child abuse cases from the 1990s in Italy. Sixteen children in total were torn from their families, many to never be reunited, due to a false story created by children being led to agree with what the psychologist questioning them suggested. This case was an absolute travesty. This book, on the other hand, was a fascinating and enthralling read; throughly researched and very well written. Give it a read if you're interested in true events with a psychological bent.

It was okay. It tells of a true happening in Italy about children confessing to having been abused by their families and also satanic rituals being involved. For those who have never read I won’t go into detail about it all because I might give something away. But it was just a terrible case. For the children and their families. It was written well and researched well, in my opinion, but it read a somewhat dry to me. It was an awful happening but it read as if someone was telling it , as if, it was just a common thing. No big deal. It needed a little more life into it, from my standpoint. Thank you to #NetGalley and the publishers, for the opportunity to read #AllTheLiesTheyDidNotTell and review with my honest thoughts and opinions.

All the lies they did not tell is the true story of the Devils of the Bassa Modenese. The Bassa Modenese case is when innocent people were accused of being involved in a ring of paedophiles who abused children. It started with a 6 year old boy and eventually, 15 more children told a similar story. There were trials, with 12 people being convicted. Families were torn apart. Children separated from parents on the basis of accusations. True evidence was never obtained. This book attempts to investigate what really happened. What really occurred, was mass hysteria fueled by poor interviewing, a rush to action, and poor investigation. Many lives will never be the same. This was a good book detailing the events of this case, of which I had no prior knowledge. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance review copy in exchange for my honest review.

This is an event I had never even heard of before, and as a fan of true crime I knew I had to pick this up. It did not disappoint! I was immediately drawn in to the tragic story, Pablo Trincia did a wonderful job of giving the horrific details in a way that did not seem to "sensationalize" or exaggerate what had happened.

Wow this book really packed a punch and opened my eyes to an event I’d never heard of. In 1990 there was something called the Satanic Panic taking place in Bassa Modenese. Young children came forward accusing their parents of ritual sex acts, acts that no child could make up, or could they?
Journalist Pablo Tricia makes it his mission to investigate all the truths, lies, and questions pertaining to the “Devils of the Bassa Modenese”. What he uncovers is unsettling to say the least, but also opens your eyes to a time in Italy no one wants to revisit. It’s very scary to think of these sort of things happening to children, and how to know if a child’s account of an event is accurate or not. The book was really well done and even when subjects are hard to read, we need to know our history and how to protect our families.

Complex, disturbing, and dark!

All the Lies They Did Not Tell is the inconceivable, eye-opening investigation of one of the most horrifying miscarriages of justice to ever rock the country of Italy that started with the poorly substantiated testimony of torture, sexual abuse, and satanic violence from one young boy, Dario, and which quickly escalated into the removal of a multitude children from their homes, shattered families, imprisonments, suicides, acquittals, and a community forever shattered by fear and scandal.

The writing is detailed and precise. And the novel is an absorbing, compelling tale of one man’s dogged determination to uncover and expose the true story of the satanic panic of the late 1990s, known as “the Devils of the Bassa Modenese.”

Overall, All the Lies They Did Not Tell is a tragic, frightening, exceptionally well-researched novel by Trincia that is a scary reminder that things are not always as they seem and those in authority often coerce, act unprofessionally, make mistakes, see what they want to see, and intentionally or unintentionally, especially when it comes to children, fall prey to confirmation bias.

In 1997 a six-year-old boy questioned by authorities relayed disturbing stories of abuse. The more he talked, the more people were implicated in his shocking revelations. And he was only the first child to come forward. 

Within a year, in two towns of the Bassa region of Italy, fifteen more children with similar tales were taken from their families and transferred to protected locations. Their parents were accused of belonging to a sect of satanic pedophiles who performed nighttime rituals in cemeteries under the guidance of a well-known local priest, Don Giorgio Govoni. With each child’s confession, the network of monsters they described grew and involved fathers, mothers, brothers, uncles, and acquaintances.  

Except there were no adult witnesses and only circumstantial evidence. No one ever saw or heard anything. What was really happening in the Bassa Modenese? Italian investigative journalist Pablo Trincia returned to the scene of the crimes to find the answer. Together with his colleague Alessia Rafanelli, Trincia spent three years examining court records, interviewing experts and people involved, and visiting the places where the events took place. And the truth he uncovered is as terrifying as the lies. 

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 by @pablotrincia released August 1, 2022.

As an avid true crime fan, I couldn’t pass up All the Lies They Did Not Tell. I hadn’t heard this story anywhere else, so I was very intrigued to find out what happened.

This is a very devastating story. It is quite shocking to hear about the lies, the false memories, mass hysteria, the justice system, and so much more. The topics at hand are definitely not easy to read about and readers should take note before going into this. However, it was very eye opening and I was blown away when everything came together.

The writing is a little choppy, and not always easy to get into. However, I put that aside because the story really is incredible.

Overall, I’m impressed. I thoroughly enjoyed deep diving into this story and learning all that happened. I recommend this to true crime fans.

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Disappointed in the book. The journalist covering something they don’t believe happened.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing an ARC of this.

A journalist follows the case of Satanic Panic in the 90s in Italy, listening to countless hours of trial recordings, reading through books, notes, and other literature from the cases.

This was a disturbing tale. I hesitate to side with the journalist who believes that the abuse never happened, because who would lie about something like that? But the references to psychology is sound, including the ability to create false memories. Anyone who has taken a psychology course knows this to be true.

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All the Lies They Did Not Tell is based on the true story of the Devils of the Bassa Modenese, the most notorious Satanic Panic investigation in the history of Italy. It was an interesting read but also an emotional story and it's not going to be for everyone. What happened to these families was heartbreaking. So many lives ruined and for no reason at all. The writing is powerful and vivid. There are a few twists and turns and a lot of people to keep track of but it just goes to show how out of control the situation became. Overall it's a heartbreaking, shocking and revealing read!

I was disappointed in this book because the topic was so intriguing but the execution was poor. The first two parts of the book were repetitive and consisted almost entirely of the salacious stories told by the children. The reveal of the truth behind the investigations was entirely unsurprising. I expected more of a delving into the people and organizations responsible for what essentially amounted to a government kidnapping of children but it seemed to be covered in a couple of pages and that’s it. The rationale behind it was no more explored than the rationales provided by the priest’s friend or Dario’s first unofficial foster mother even though the author completely dismissed their beliefs behind the conspiracy. There was also no conclusion to anyones story or hope for the future. Moreover, all of the authors references to his own actions seemed forced, out of place, and odd. His reasoning for embarking on the project seemed trite. Overall, the book was messy and disorganized, and I found I had to force myself to finish. When I got to the last page I was completely surprised. It didn’t seem like an ending.

I think that this book needs to have a bit more work done in regard to organization. I could not really enjoy the book at all because I was very confused with the storyline and the characters. I wish each section was more clearly labeled as far as dates and families.

This is the true story of Satanic Panic in Italy. Many children disappeared in the Bossa region over the years. In this gripping account of the Satanic Panic of the 1990s, investigative journalist Pablo Trincia returns to the scene of the crimes to find the answer. And the truth he uncovers is as terrifying as the lies. This was fascinating and horrifying to read. The amount of families that were torn apart, people killed, and the absolute horror that ensued is horrible.