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The Commissioner: A True Story of Deceit, Dishonor, and Death
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The narrative offers a gripping firsthand account of the murder of political advertiser Jim Leslie and the ensuing investigation into corrupt police commissioner George D'Artois. Keith, a reporter for the Shreveport Times, details the tumultuous efforts to expose D'Artois and his connections to organized crime, including mob boss Carlos Marcello. The book highlights the bravery of five lawmen fighting against D'Artois' corruption, providing a compelling look at the intersection of crime, politics, and journalism in Louisiana.
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The Commissioner: A True Story of Deceit, Dishonor, and Death, Bill Keith
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- The Commissioner: A True Story of Deceit, Dishonor, and Death
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Bill Keith
- Publisher
- Pelican Publishing Company
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9781589806559
- Category
- True crime
- Description
- The narrative offers a gripping firsthand account of the murder of political advertiser Jim Leslie and the ensuing investigation into corrupt police commissioner George D'Artois. Keith, a reporter for the Shreveport Times, details the tumultuous efforts to expose D'Artois and his connections to organized crime, including mob boss Carlos Marcello. The book highlights the bravery of five lawmen fighting against D'Artois' corruption, providing a compelling look at the intersection of crime, politics, and journalism in Louisiana.