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killers in true crime history. True murder with your host journalist and author

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Part taxonomy of murder, part prosecutor's handbook, and part personal memoir.

Matt Murphy's The Book of Murder goes through a dozen cases and his recollections of his 26 years in the Orange County DA's

office with 17 years in the homicide unit. Refreshingly honest about the toll such work takes on one's private life.

Murphy weaves his personal narrative throughout his casework in a way that humanizes the people entrusted with the duty of seeking justice

on behalf of the public.

As he does so, he lays bare the decision-making a prosecutor goes through, building a case to ensure justice is met,

while telling captivating tale after captivating tale, of the world's worst crime.

See how a prosecutor looks at and lives with the very worst crime.

The insider's perspective that Murphy gives on the notorious cases of Skyler de Leon,

Rodney Al-Cala, Dirty John Mehan, and many others is a vital read for true crime fans everywhere.

The book that we're featuring this evening is The Book of Murder, a prosecutor's journey through love and death.

With my special guest, former senior deputy district attorney, Orange County DA Homicide Unit, and ABC Legal analyst, Matt Murphy.

Welcome to the program and thank you very much for this interview.

Matt Murphy.

Good morning.

Good morning.

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