It’s weird, but I’ve had the honour of reading my friend Rami’s developing book lately, and because it is so descriptive in the violence of a few scenes (I hope I’m not spoiling anything Rami!) I feel like researching cop killers is no big deal.
Odd that violence so quickly becomes ‘normal’ to us.
Regardless, I have been reading up on Mr. Lawrence DeVol, a well-known murderer and cop-killer from the era (if not the area, he committed his crimes in America). I think that is the direction this latest casebook is taking me, so I am willing to walk down that dark path for a little while.
I’ve also been reading about Ned Kelly (who some identify as a cop-killer, and some a folk-hero) and his crimes.
The psychology of cop killers (well of most pre-meditated murders) is complex to say the least. I am trying to avoid some of the obvious linkages (I hate cops because cops killed my father/mother/brother) and make this a more nuanced story. I’m going to try to link the death of Chief Inspector Dillon Breen Archer to this cop-killer, so stay with me, more to come as I get further into Casebook 9: No Matter How Improbable.
In case you didn’t already know about it, you might wanna check out the Crime Scene Writers group on yahoo. I use them and they’re extremely helpful. 🙂
I did not, and am headed there now – thanks Jordanna!
No worries! Good luck!
No, you’re not giving anything away. And I didn’t know about your family. Please accept my condolences.
Oh, thanks Rami!
You’re welcome. By the way, did you get my email?
Yup, reading through chapter 5 tonight before dinner
I hope you like it. And thanks for taking this on. I appreciate the feedback, and at the rate you’re going, you’ll probably be done by the end of July.