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"""The murder of Joseph Gatto captivated Los Angeles. Many veteran journalists still wonder how and why it happened. The details of this horrible crime and those affected by it continue to fascinate."" -Robert Kovacik, Anchor and Reporter, NBC Los Angeles Mike Gatto was an up-and-coming young lawmaker when his father was brutally murdered. The act sucked him into the world of noir: wild theories, intransigent detectives, and unimaginable violence. This true crime story reads like a thriller, offering insight into the world of politics and the seedy underbelly of crime investigation in modern Los Angeles. Gatto shares his experiences with incredible candor and raw emotion, detailing every clue, and how he came to learn every tragic detail of his father's murder. With the case still unsolved, see if you can piece together the clues to solve the mystery."

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"""This is an important book for anyone who cares about True Crime sagas."" -Debra Tate, sister of Manson Family victim, actress Sharon Tate ""The murder of Joseph Gatto captivated Los Angeles. Many veteran journalists still wonder how and why it happened. The details of this horrible crime and those affected by it continue to fascinate."" -Robert Kovacik, Anchor and Reporter, NBC Los Angeles ""Mike Gatto was a promising young politician when his father was murdered. This book is a fascinating window into government, politics, and criminal justice, and one man's search for answers."" -Tim Conway Jr., Radio Talk-Show Host ""Deeply honest and compelling account of Gatto's journey - personal and political - in the aftermath of his father's shocking murder. While the details, including his high profile job, are unique, it's also a universal narrative reflecting the yearning and pain of survivors of unsolved crimes."" -Marisa Lagos, Politics and Crime Correspondent, KQED"

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Mike Gatto represented Hollywood in the California Legislature. Before being elected, he served as a Congressional Chief of Staff, and in the administrations of three Los Angeles Mayors. He's a fixture in the media, as a commentator on national news talk shows. He lives in the Los Angeles area with his wife and three children.

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