The King of La La Land

Detectives Don't Sleep

NOISER

True Crime, Fiction, History, Drama

4.6 • 637 Ratings

🗓️ 8 May 2023

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

In 1997, a charismatic young Frenchman called Christophe Rocancourt takes Los Angeles’ glitzy social scene by storm. Drawn by his glamorous lifestyle, celebrities, and wannabes vie to be his friend. But Rocancourt is a slick conman with a violent past, who specialises in parting his victims from their money. Detective George Mueller of the DA’s office is determined to catch Rocancourt. But the elusive fraudster is always one step ahead. When Rocancourt calls to taunt Mueller, things get personal. And soon after, the conman’s time in LA reaches a violent climax. A Noiser production, written by Roger Morris. For ad-free listening, exclusive content, and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:31.1	The year is 1997. The month, May, and we're in Los Angeles.
0:40.3	In the nondescript L.A. County Criminal Courts building on West Temple Street, Detective George Mueller sits in his tiny office next to the elevator shaft.
0:52.3	Here he works as a senior investigator with the DA's Bureau of Investigation.
0:57.0	Mueller has a classic cop's physique, broad-shouldered and imposing.
1:04.0	He favors crisp white shirts and sober suits. His dark hair is lightly receding.
1:11.6	His gaze is steady and uncompromising.
1:14.7	There's sympathy in his expression, but it's obvious.
1:18.1	He's nobody's fool.
1:20.7	Mueller joined the Bureau in 1985.
1:23.8	His previous job was with the local police department in his hometown of Alhambra.
1:29.3	His first case in L.A. was a baptism of fire, tracking down witnesses to the crimes of the serial killer Richard Ramirez, known as the Nightstalker.
1:40.2	Ramirez killed 13 people and terrorized many more in a 14-month violent crime spree.
1:48.0	Most recently, Mueller's become a fraud specialist.
1:52.0	Generally, the criminals ease up against these days aren't cold-blooded monsters with dead-eyed stares.
1:58.0	Often, they're likable charmers with winning smiles.
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