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A Death in California by Joan Barthel

A Death in California by Joan Barthel

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A California True Crime Account of Hope Masters, G. Daniel Walker, and Psychological Coercion

In July 1977 at a remote ranch in Hope Valley, California, wealthy Beverly Hills socialite Hope Masters witnessed the murder of her fiancé, advertising executive Tom Hayward, by charismatic psychopathic con man G. Daniel Walker. Walker held Hope captive, subjected her to sexual assault, and manipulated crime scene evidence to frame her for the murder.

Investigative journalist Joan Barthel details the complex police investigation, Hope's wrongful arrest, and the legal battle led by defense attorneys who exposed Walker's history of deception and violent crime across multiple states.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Joan Barthel delivers an extraordinary true crime study of psychological coercion and legal redemption. Ideal for readers of Teresa Carpenter, Ann Rule, and Norman Mailer.

Book Details

ISBN: 9780440120384

Binding: Mass market paperback

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Publisher: Dell

Pages: 480

Author:

  • Joan Barthel

Language: English

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