Joseph Wambaugh
American crime fiction author
Born
January 22nd, 1937
88 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in 1937, an author primarily focused on crime fiction, gained recognition with the debut novel, "The New Centurions," based on experiences as a Los Angeles police officer. His works often blend police procedural with elements of social commentary, reflecting real-life cases and law enforcement culture. Researched police practices extensively to create compelling narratives. The novel "The Onion Field" was based on a real-life murder case and further showcased the darker aspects of crime and justice.
Published 'The New Centurions' in 1970
Wrote 'The Onion Field' in 1973
Created the 'Hollywood Police' series
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