I’ve had a lot of people ask what prompted me to begin writing. The truth is that this all started as a genealogical project many years ago. As a retired law enforcement officer, early in my career I worked for a college police department. We received our police authority from the county sheriff’s office. My dad would remind me that in 1897 (yes, 1897), my great-great grandfather was the sheriff of the same county I was … [Read more...]
Larry Sells On The Murder Trial And The “Fire In My Belly”
The trial was decades ago, but when I even try to speak of it, I find myself rising to my full height, pacing like a lion, ready to roar. Outsiders often view trial lawyers as eggheads who spend their time researching obscure points of law so that they can outwit their opponent in the courtroom. That image makes for great tension on television, but in real life, trials, especially trials for violent and deadly crimes, are about people. I mean … [Read more...]
Prosecutor Proved The Beatrice 6 Innocent And That Their Confessions Were False
John Ferak’s new book "FAILURE OF JUSTICE" about Beatrice, Nebraska brings to mind those strange days when we came face to face with the reality that five people had falsely confessed to participating in a murder. That case confirmed a belief that I have held throughout my career as a prosecutor and as defense counsel. Interrogation is not investigation. The successful solicitation of a confession is no substitute for thorough … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Underworld Story Roars To Life In True Crime Thriller REPEAT OFFENDER
NOW AN AWARD-WINNING MOTION PICTURE! Find out more here! "An action-packed, fast-paced true crime thriller from a real-life 'Sin City' cop depicting his battle with a notorious, and dangerous, Las Vegas criminal."--Steve Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of BOGEYMAN and MONSTER. Book synopsis for REPEAT OFFENDER: Sin City's Most Notorious Criminal and the Cop Who Caught Him: Millions in stolen property, revolting sex … [Read more...]
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