15 years ago, 23-year-old Norwegian student Martina Vick Magnussen was killed in an apartment near Mayfair.

23-year-old Martina Vick Magnussen was found partially buried in the basement.

Before being questioned, the only suspect in the case had fled the UK to Yemen.

I made a promise to Martina's family to find out what happened.

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Welcome to the documentary from the BBC World Service. I'm Sasha Edilintner, and in this episode of In The Studio,

the programme that delves into the processes and inspirations of some of the world's most creative minds.

I'm in Los Angeles to meet the writer Kevin Quam.

I think it's really one of the prettiest streets in Los Angeles, really, because you got these beautiful old trees and little fountain courtyards.

We are on the famous Melrose Place, which inspired the hit TV show from the 90s Melrose Place.

It used to be a residential area as well as some actors, little studios and always very bohemian.

And now it's become a shopper's paradise.

Kevin is the author of four novels, including the International Best Seller Crazy Rich Asians.

The 2023 Best Supporting Act to Oscar winner, Kihei Quam, even credited the film adaptation of Kevin's novel,

with inspiring him to get back into acting after a decade's long hiatus.

These people aren't just rich, okay? They're crazy rich. Look, there's new money all over Asia.

We got the Beijing billionaires, the Taiwan tycoons, but the young family, they're old money rich.

They had money when they left China in the 1800s, and they went all the way down here.

They came to Singapore when there was nothing like jungle and pig farmers, you know what I mean?

And they built all of this.

Now, Kevin moved to Los Angeles a few years ago, and the city has become his living and breathing studio.

Going out into the city to explore art, fashion and mingle with the different societies of LA is a huge part of his creative process.

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