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| Date published | October 2010 | ||
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| Pages | 352 pages | ||
| Format | Paperback | ||
| Size | 153mm x 234mm x 20mm | ||
| Weight | 441 g | ||
| ISBN | 978-0-9807447-8-1 | ||
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The Job - Fighting Crime From The Frontline
Charlie Bezzina, Ben Collins
- Overview
- The Author
- Media
Overview
Charlie Bezzina was one of Victoria’s top homicide detectives.In his 17 years in the Homicide Squad, he investigated more than 300 suspicious deaths, including 150 murders – among them the crimes of serial killer Paul Denyer, the killing of Melbourne gangland figure Alphonse Gangitano, the Silk/Miller police murders, the baffling disappearances of former gameshow model Jacquie Ramchen and Sarah McDiarmid, and the death of former Test cricketer David Hookes.
This is the never-before-told story of Bezzina’s rise from a sheltered childhood in a Maltese family in Melbourne’s western suburbs, to a widely respected senior detective who served Victoria Police with distinction and unquestioned integrity for 37 years, culminating in his acrimonious and highly controversial departure from the force.
The Job is an explosive and intriguing account of what it takes to be a criminal investigator at the highest level.
About the authors
Charlie Bezzina
Charlie Bezzina was a top homicide detective for 17 of his 37 years in the Victoria Police, and one of its most respected and celebrated officers. Renowned for his honesty and integrity, he retired from the force in late 2009 under controversial circumstances. This is his first book.
Ben Collins
Ben Collins is a full-time writer at The Slattery Media Group, and the author of several books. His career in journalism began in 1997 as a cadet with The Courier in Ballarat. He then worked with Fairfax Community Newspapers before becoming one of the original reporters with the Herald & Weekly Times’ free commuter publication, MX, in 2001. He was the co-author of Jason McCartney: After Bali – the highest-selling non-fiction book by an Australian author in 2003.
Look inside
Herald Sun, Friday, September 17
Keith Moor, Herald Sun, provides an insight into some of the 300-plus suspicious deaths Charlie investigated in his 17 years in the Homicide Squad. Moor touches on the 1998 murder of Alphonse Gangitano, Frankston killer Paul Denyer and also the case Charlie outlines as the case he would still, to this day, most like to see solved - the cold case of Sarah MacDiarmid. All of these cases, plus more, are covered in more detail in The Job, Fighting Crime from the Frontline.
3AW with Bruce Mansfield, Thursday, October 28
Charlie Bezzina speaks with 3AW's Bruce Mansfield about what is is really like in the homicide squad. He speaks of the cases he has worked on, and why he and his colleagues were so passionate about solving Victorian homicides. Charlie tells what he thinks about television cops.
Brimbank, Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong Leader, Wednesday, October 27
Leader Newspapers Andre Awadalla tells how Charlie Bezzina's new book, The Job, Fighting Crime from the Frontline, will allow readers to 'gain an insight into how police strive to solve crime and provide answers for victims’ families.'
Weekend Today, Channel 9, Sunday, October 10
Charlie Bezzina speaks with Weekend Today's Cameron Williams about the the killing of Melbourne gangland figure Alphonse Gangitano, the crimes of serial killer Paul Denyer and a case very close to his heart – the death of former Test cricketer David Hookes.
3AW Mornings with Neil Mitchell, Monday, September 20
Charlie Bezzina speaks with 3AW's Neil Mitchell about what it is really like being a homicide detective. Mitchell questions Bezzina on how he has been able to block out some of the gruesome and disturbing things he has seen - all covered in Bezzina's new book, The Job, Fighting Crime from the Frontline. Mitchell closes asking a question we all would like to know, is Bezzina still really a cop at heart?
Gold 104.3 with Grubby and Dee Dee, Wednesday, September 29
Charlie Bezzina chats to Grubby and Dee Dee from Gold 104.3's breakfast program. Charlie shares how he handled questioning known criminals and the approach needed. The three touch on serial killer Paul Denyer, the disappearance of Sarah McDiarmid and the society murders, all which are covered in more detail in Charlie's new book – The Job, Fighting Crime from the Frontline.
Triple M, Hot Breakfast with Eddie McGuire, Thursday, September 23
Eddie McGuire, Luke Darcy and Mieke Buchan chat with Charlie Bezzina about the high-profile cases detailed in Charlie's new book, The Job – Fighting Crime from the Frontline.
Stateline, ABC, Friday, September 17
Charlie Bezzina discusses his career, life after the homicide squad and his new book, The Job, with Stateline's Lisa Maksimovic.
ABC News, Friday, September 17
Lisa Maksimovic reports on the upcoming release of Charlie Bezzina's new book, The Job. Published by The Slattery Media Group