William A. Noguera
William A. Noguera is a pioneering expert on serial killers with a unique perspective, having spent forty-two years on San Quentin’s death row before his release in 2025. He is also an internationally acclaimed artist whose work has been exhibited worldwide, and his insights into the criminal mind inspired the Oxygen True Crime docuseries Death Row Confidential, produced by Dick Wolf, Vanity Fair Studios, and Universal Television.
His story has been featured in Forbes, the New York Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the Guardian. When not writing or collaborating with law enforcement, Noguera rides his Harley-Davidson: Scarlett.
Praise
“A gripping exploration of serial killer Joseph Naso . . . revealing the chilling confessions of a man who evaded justice for decades. Noguera offers a rare and disturbing glimpse into the mind of a remorseless predator—an eerily good book.”—Readers’ Favorite (5 Stars)
“Unprecedented, fearless, and haunting. In Through the Lens of a Monster, William Noguera risks everything inside San Quentin’s death row to bring long-sought answers to the victims of Joseph Naso. A true crime triumph.”—Jason Wolf, director and producer, Fireside Pictures
“Nothing prepared me for this extraordinary book. My father, an ex-con from San Quentin, believed violent men couldn’t change—but he never met William Noguera. His artistry and courage drew confessions from a serial killer and gave closure to forgotten families. Haunting, redemptive, unforgettable.”—David Crow, award-winning author of The Pale-Faced Lie
