Man, I totally get the curiosity about 'Why, Gary, Why?: The Jody Plauché Story'—true crime stuff can be gripping. From what I’ve seen, it’s not widely available for free online, at least not legally. Some niche documentaries or deep-dive articles might reference it, but the book itself is pretty obscure. If you’re really keen, checking out libraries or secondhand book sites could be your best bet.
That said, the story behind it is wild. Jody Plauché’s case was a media frenzy in the ’80s, and it’s one of those 'truth is stranger than fiction' tales. If you can’t find the book, diving into news archives or podcast episodes covering the case might scratch the itch. It’s crazy how much drama real life can pack.