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Imagine your doorbell rang when you weren't expecting visitors. Out of concern you don't want to open the door but the doorbell continued to chime. From inside the door you asked, "Who is it?" Then the voice from outside says, "Is this your car in the driveway?" Should you open the door slightly to check on your car? Out of concern for your car, you open the door a crack and look out to see who the visitor was. This is a scenario we all may have been confronted with and are all still alive to recount such an unnerving event.
In this case it was a serious mistake as the intruder began his attempt to execute the resident by pulling a gun and shooting him at point blank range. One of the bullets tore through his eyeball and exited the other side of his head. Why would any person want to execute a Hollywood stunt man? What type of person was so intent on killing an innocent person?
This book explores the motive for the shooting and how a hit man was hired to do the job. You will learn about the difficulties in finding a reliable hit man you can thoroughly trust. How do you arrange payment to a hit man? Is it customary to pay up front or merely give a down payment and the rest upon completion of the job? When negotiating with a hit man do you request a guarantee that the killing will be done according to plan? If the hit man got lost on the way to the hit, do you get your money back?
In this case the investigation initially focused on possible jealous husbands who would want to do harm to the victim. Nothing materialized and all the leads fizzled out. Then narcotics officers in a distant police department, found the victim's address and photo under a spare tire in the trunk of a drug dealer's car. That information percolates to the homicide detectives who concentrate on how this low level drug dealer could be the possible shooter. Eventually, the drug dealer finds himself charged by the DA for the shooting.
During the preliminary hearing the defense attorney introduced evidence that the drug dealer had an iron clad alibi. The judge listened to the evidence from both sides and, at the end of the hearing, said he would hold the defendant over for trial. However, the judge advised the prosecutor to check out the defense attorney's evidence since it seemed highly credible. The judge said if he were trying this case he would find a reasonable doubt as to defendant's guilt.
To the chagrin of the DA's Office, they were prosecuting the wrong person for the shooting of the stunt man. In a strange alliance the prosecutor and defense attorney joined together to exonerate the drug dealer and try to develop evidence against the true perpetrators. You will learn the difficulties of obtaining evidence against the true hit man. How do you get a hit man to make incriminating statements when he doesn't want to talk about his hits?
The ultimate problem was how to make a case against the mastermind of the shooting? That person in the center of it all was untouchable. We have always been told that 'blood is thicker than water' but after reading this book you will learn there are exceptions to that old adage. This book will enlighten you as to sibling attachment and loyalty for each other.
Another insight from this book will show how the celebrity factor can pop up in a case and genuinely distort the pursuit of justice. Do celebrities receive special treatment in court? This case examines how big money can impact the judicial process. High priced attorneys can weave their web of delays to the advantage of the celebrities.
If you like True Crime books with a twisted outcome then this book will appeal to you. Here you are given a tour behind the scenes from someone who was there and lived parts of this story. Seldom do you have an opportunity to have a firsthand account of the investigation and prosecution of a case. This book provides you with answers to the questions you have always wanted to know about the criminal justice system but were afraid to ask.
In this case it was a serious mistake as the intruder began his attempt to execute the resident by pulling a gun and shooting him at point blank range. One of the bullets tore through his eyeball and exited the other side of his head. Why would any person want to execute a Hollywood stunt man? What type of person was so intent on killing an innocent person?
This book explores the motive for the shooting and how a hit man was hired to do the job. You will learn about the difficulties in finding a reliable hit man you can thoroughly trust. How do you arrange payment to a hit man? Is it customary to pay up front or merely give a down payment and the rest upon completion of the job? When negotiating with a hit man do you request a guarantee that the killing will be done according to plan? If the hit man got lost on the way to the hit, do you get your money back?
In this case the investigation initially focused on possible jealous husbands who would want to do harm to the victim. Nothing materialized and all the leads fizzled out. Then narcotics officers in a distant police department, found the victim's address and photo under a spare tire in the trunk of a drug dealer's car. That information percolates to the homicide detectives who concentrate on how this low level drug dealer could be the possible shooter. Eventually, the drug dealer finds himself charged by the DA for the shooting.
During the preliminary hearing the defense attorney introduced evidence that the drug dealer had an iron clad alibi. The judge listened to the evidence from both sides and, at the end of the hearing, said he would hold the defendant over for trial. However, the judge advised the prosecutor to check out the defense attorney's evidence since it seemed highly credible. The judge said if he were trying this case he would find a reasonable doubt as to defendant's guilt.
To the chagrin of the DA's Office, they were prosecuting the wrong person for the shooting of the stunt man. In a strange alliance the prosecutor and defense attorney joined together to exonerate the drug dealer and try to develop evidence against the true perpetrators. You will learn the difficulties of obtaining evidence against the true hit man. How do you get a hit man to make incriminating statements when he doesn't want to talk about his hits?
The ultimate problem was how to make a case against the mastermind of the shooting? That person in the center of it all was untouchable. We have always been told that 'blood is thicker than water' but after reading this book you will learn there are exceptions to that old adage. This book will enlighten you as to sibling attachment and loyalty for each other.
Another insight from this book will show how the celebrity factor can pop up in a case and genuinely distort the pursuit of justice. Do celebrities receive special treatment in court? This case examines how big money can impact the judicial process. High priced attorneys can weave their web of delays to the advantage of the celebrities.
If you like True Crime books with a twisted outcome then this book will appeal to you. Here you are given a tour behind the scenes from someone who was there and lived parts of this story. Seldom do you have an opportunity to have a firsthand account of the investigation and prosecution of a case. This book provides you with answers to the questions you have always wanted to know about the criminal justice system but were afraid to ask.
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940157600501 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Ronald E Bowers |
| Publication date: | 05/01/2017 |
| Series: | L.A. TRUE CRIME , #6 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Sales rank: | 953,624 |
| File size: | 988 KB |
About the Author
Do you like True Crime books that tell you the TRUTH about what really happened at the crime scene and don’t sugarcoat the facts to be politically correct, then you should try reading one of Ronald E Bowers books. He tells the story from the point of view of someone who was watching the detectives conducting the homicide investigation all the way to the final moments of the case when the attorneys vigorously argue their case to jurors in a crammed courtroom.
As a prosecutor for the Los Angeles County District Attorney for over 40 years, Mr. Bowers experienced first-hand some of the most sensational cases of our times. He takes you, the reader, behind the scenes to show you what really takes place in the Criminal Justice System. This will give you a perspective that most other True Crime writers never experience since they weren’t one of the parties to the action.
After Mr. Bowers retired from the DA’s Office, he began his second career as a True Crime writer. He reviewed thousands of cases he had handled at various stages and looked for the ones that had compelling stories which he crafted into spellbinding books that constitute his L. A. True Crime Series.
Later he created the DA Delta Force Series which focused on the special prosecutors assigned to the DA Major Crimes Division who concentrate their unique skills to seeing that the most heinous killers are brought to justice. This series highlights how these unique prosecutors exhibit a No Fear attitude and accomplish incredible feats in the courtroom arena.
True Crime writer Ronald E Bowers is remarkably qualified to reveal the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the Los Angeles Criminal Justice System. His books give the reader the feeling of being personally involved in every phase of the case from the crime scene to the ultimate results in the courtroom.
As a prosecutor for the Los Angeles County District Attorney for over 40 years, Mr. Bowers experienced first-hand some of the most sensational cases of our times. He takes you, the reader, behind the scenes to show you what really takes place in the Criminal Justice System. This will give you a perspective that most other True Crime writers never experience since they weren’t one of the parties to the action.
After Mr. Bowers retired from the DA’s Office, he began his second career as a True Crime writer. He reviewed thousands of cases he had handled at various stages and looked for the ones that had compelling stories which he crafted into spellbinding books that constitute his L. A. True Crime Series.
Later he created the DA Delta Force Series which focused on the special prosecutors assigned to the DA Major Crimes Division who concentrate their unique skills to seeing that the most heinous killers are brought to justice. This series highlights how these unique prosecutors exhibit a No Fear attitude and accomplish incredible feats in the courtroom arena.
True Crime writer Ronald E Bowers is remarkably qualified to reveal the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the Los Angeles Criminal Justice System. His books give the reader the feeling of being personally involved in every phase of the case from the crime scene to the ultimate results in the courtroom.
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