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Who Killed Donna Gentile?

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Larry Avrech, a young San Diego Police Officer, uncovered a scandal in his department. In August of 1984, his careful investigation revealed that the Commander of the Prostitution Enforcement detail was involved with a prostitute named Donna Marie Gentile. He became her “Sugar Daddy” and routinely paid for boarding her horse, co-signing for bail, paying her hospital bill when injured, and giving her cash twice to pay attorney’s fees. On a normal street stop, she told Avrech she had a Lieutenant in her hip pocket and was tired of being harassed.  Suspecting corruption, Avrech befriended her in an attempt to obtain more information. He … Read More about Book Summary

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In 1984, a young San Diego Police Officer uncovered a dark scandal involving a young prostitute named Donna Marie Gentile.
Now, over 35 years later, he's ready to reveal who killed her and why.
Discover all the dirty gritty details of her murder; plus why over 40 other women were murdered and how their deaths are related.

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Book Signing in San Diego, CA

Larry Avrech was in San Diego, CA for his book signing on November 7th.  Here are pictures: … Read More about Book Signing in San Diego, CA

Excerpt #42

In the early days, I met with Deputy District Attorney Dick Lewis almost every morning through the noon hour before heading for lunch together. I brought my case paperwork to his office. While we discussed it at length, his staff was … Read More about Excerpt #42

Excerpt #41

The relationship I had with Deputy District Attorney Richard (Dick) Lewis, spanned from the spring of 1986 until his death in October of 2000. From stranger to acquaintance, from friend to confidant, from father/son to lost best friend. … Read More about Excerpt #41

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Dr Carlos Vazquez

Larry's new book is a fabulous read into a world of policing that is rarely discussed. He has a great ability to captivate the reader with a story. If you like books in the genre of crime and law enforcement then this is a must-read.

Dr Carlos Vazquez
Forensic Psychology Professor | Author of “Apocalyptic Psychology” | Host of IHeart Radio Show “Forensic Psychology” & Psychopharmacology Daily | Trainer on LEO response to mental illness & substance use disorders
Joe Coyle

"Donna Gentile was a working prostitute in the City of San Diego, California. As a former SDPD officer and Vice Detective myself, I am all too familiar with the sex-for-money business in my home town. I am also very familiar with how The San Diego Police Department had a habit of throwing fine officers under Continue Reading

Joe Coyle
Former SDPD officer and Vice Detective retired sergeant, National City Police Department
Jeffery K. Bambara

I look at the cover and it makes me think Donna has been waiting for the truth to come out and her murderer exposed.  With this book, it looks like she's about to get her wish.

Jeffery K. Bambara
FL
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About The Author

Larry S. Avrech is a former San Diego Police Officer and a successful private investigator. During his vast law career, he has been instrumental in solving some of Southern California’s most prominent … Read More about About The Author

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