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Jimmy the King Murder, Vice, and the Reign of a Dirty Cop

Gus Garcia-Roberts

An incredible four-decade account of murder, power, and corruption in one of the country’s largest police departments

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RedHanded

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RedHanded

In the episode, Sruti noted that she had read the 450‑page work by journalist Gus Garcia‑Roberts and described it as an unbelievable story that reads like a film script. She highlighted a review on the cover comparing it to a Martin Scorsese movie about corrupt cops, emphasizing its cinematic quality. The discussion conveyed strong enthusiasm for the title as a compelling account of police corruption.

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Episode: Episode 313 - The Gilgo Beach Killings - Part 1

This book tells the story of the corruption of Jimmy Burke, a former Chief of Police who was eventually sentenced to nearly four years in prison for violating Christopher Loeb's civil rights. The book is described as so unbelievable that it reads like a film script.

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I read an entire 450-page book all about him by journalist Gus Garcia Roberts called Jimmy the King.

And I think, I've forgotten who the review's from, but the review at the top of the front cover says, if Martin Scorsese wrote a film about corrupt cops, this is that story.

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