In the latest episode of the “Meet the Thriller Author” (#210) I had the pleasure of
welcoming back to the podcast bestselling author and former prosecutor in the L.A. District Attorney’s office, Marcia Clark.
In this compelling Marcia Clark interview we delve into her new book, “
Trial by Ambush,” which explores the sensational 1953 case of Barbara Graham. The book highlights the perils of media distortion and systemic injustice, drawing parallels to modern-day issues. Clark shares insights into her extensive research process, including her quest for historical trial transcripts, and reflects on her unique perspective as a former prosecutor. The episode also touches on the challenges of balancing fiction and nonfiction writing and the broader implications of true crime stories in today’s society and a lot mor. I even had to ask her about the The Menendez Brothers case.
Marcia Clark is the author of
Guilt by Association,
Guilt by Degrees,
Killer Ambition, and
The Competition, all part of the Rachel Knight series. A practicing criminal lawyer since 1979, she joined the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office in 1981, where she served as prosecutor for the trials of Robert Bardo, convicted of killing actress Rebecca Schaeffer, and, most notably, O. J. Simpson. The bestselling
Without a Doubt, which she cowrote, chronicles her work on the Simpson trial. Clark has been a frequent commentator on a variety of shows and networks, including Today, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, and MSNBC, as well as a legal correspondent for Entertainment Tonight.
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Show Notes and Transcript
* Clark’s latest book, “Trial by Ambush,” explores the 1953 Barbara Graham case, highlighting media distortion and systemic injustice.
* The book reveals new insights and documents about Graham’s trial, which had not been thoroughly covered before.
* Clark discusses the challenges of researching old cases and obtaining trial transcripts from archives.
* She reflects on the media scrutiny she faced during the O.J. Simpson trial, drawing parallels with Barbara Graham’s experience.
