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PublisherArcadia Publishing

ISBN-101589806557

ISBN-139781589806559

eBay Product ID (ePID)70926745

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Book TitleCommissioner : a True Story of Deceit, Dishonor, and Death

Number of Pages240 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicMurder / General, United States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV), Criminology

Publication Year2009

IllustratorYes

GenreTrue Crime, Social Science, History

AuthorBill Keith

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight19.6 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2008-052115

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition22

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Dewey Decimal364.152/3092

SynopsisWith a true journalistic tone, Keith delivers an unparalleled account of the murder of Louisiana's political advertiser Jim Leslie and the case against Shreveport's corrupt police commissioner George D'Artois. Keith, who covered the crimes as a reporter for the Shreveport Times, recalls firsthand the tumultuous investigation of D'Artois and his plan to bring mob boss Carlos Marcello's organized crime to Shreveport. The Commissioner is a gripping description of Keith's personal experiences involving Leslie's assassination and the five courageous lawmen who struggled to stop D'Artois' tyranny., "Strikes us foremost as a story of courage." -Shreveport Times "Keith details [D'Artois's] connections with the underworld crime bosses from New Orleans, culminating on one fateful day in July 1976." -Ouachita Citizen "A fast-paced read." -The Forum The shocking murder of admired media and advertising persona Jim Leslie spurred journalist and political insider Bill Keith to investigate Police Commissioner George D'Artois. Viewed by the citizens of Shreveport, Louisiana, in the 1970s as a powerful yet mindful figure, D'Artois was able to hide his corrupt activities. That is until Leslie's murder shed light on his corrupt behavior. Fueled by his responsibility to uncover the truth, Keith delves into D'Artois's political and personal life. As the investigation unfolds, the commissioner's participation in embezzlement, racial prejudice, pay-offs, and abhorrent abuse of authority is exposed. Years of disregarded evidence slowly begin to reveal the commissioner as a fraudulent politician striving to bring organized crime to the city. Although every aspect of his career is called into question, D'Artois does not back down. Instead, he uses his powerful ties to hinder Keith and the five courageous lawmen that try to put a stop to his criminal ways. With each passing month and published newspaper article, the citizens of Shreveport direct their attention to the political upheaval occurring around them. Multiple indictments for felony and tampering with evidence eventually lead to the commissioner's resignation; however, his crooked behavior did not cease until the assassination of Jim Leslie was resolved. It is only then that the shaken city was able to put the damaging rise and fall of D'Artois to rest.

LC Classification Number2008052115