This is a very good book. The best thing is the ability to reference the files of the case. Joseph Wambaugh is a great crime author. His storytelling drags you into the story understand the characters and makes you the detective. Mr Averich does the same. What a great story of corruption murder and an innocent officer caught up in it all.
Suzie Heller Carpenter
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Forensic Fan
This is just an outstanding book and a true account of a high profile prostitute murder decades ago that involved corruption at a high level of a police department. It has many Twists and a heartfelt story of betrayal and murder. It strikes home as a retired cop from Phoenix. The story tells the real story behind the headline-grabbing deceptive narrative from the media and does so with an intensity that makes it impossible to put the book down.
I can’t wait for the movie!!!!!Forensic Fan
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Samster
I believe Larry’s intent in writing this story what not to necessarily dwelve into Donna Gentile’s personal life, but to bring out information concerning the investigation of the events leading to her death and to the investigation following her death. I consider it to be informative and enlightening.
Samster
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Bill Borden
Through reading “Who Killed Donna Gentile,” I discovered a whole new world of police, prostitutes and private investigators.
Larry Avrech systematically wove a detailed, convincing case exonerating him from his police colleagues’ accusation of murdering prostitute Donna Gentile. The author endured the great emotional stress of being fired, poor, abused by colleagues, and strained by divisive family relationships. Nevertheless, he coolly used his keen skills of observation and analysis to prove his innocence in part by connecting seemingly unimportant details. Each piece of the puzzle is explained clearly in a detective thriller style until the author tracks down the killer. I enjoyed getting an insider’s view of how the San Diego Police Department works along with detailed knowledge about the relationship between the police and prostitutes.
It was also fascinating to read how the author solved challenging cases as a private detective. For example, he described in detail how he located a daughter’s father that had been missing for 28 years. Detective Avrech tracked him down in just half an hour.
Bill Borden Director, American Insights
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