Murder: A Family Affair [Paperback]

Ernest Dorling (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 4, 2004

On March 10, 1994, Anson "Buzz" Clintonwas gunned down on a dark road in East Lyme, Connecticut.¿ In the weeks, months and years that followed,investigators gradually uncovered the shocking truth: Clintonwas killed over a child custody battle with his wife's parents. The murder, setin motion by Buzz' sister-in-law, Beth Carpenter, is not just about a domesticbattle gone terribly wrong...it is part of a story of tangled, sordid lives witha bizarre and strange cast of characters that could only be conceived by theimagination of a gifted fictional story teller.¿But the characters, including a devil worshipping hit man; his highstakes gambling mentor; and his girlfriend, a drug-addicted prostitute, arereal.This is the story of Haiman Clein, and Beth Carpenter,two people driven by power and greed.¿Their sexual obsession with each other ultimately led to the ultimatebetrayal and Clein's professional fall from grace...a man who admitted going tolaw school to learn "how to get around the law."¿ It is also the story of how one mother, DeeClinton, dealt with the loss of her son and her uncompromising effort, alongwith the relentless pursuit of two dedicated Connecticut State Policedetectives and determined prosecutors, who, for nine years, pursued those responsiblefor the murder of Buzz Clinton.¿ Thefinal act in this strange story ended in one of the most publicized cases andtrials in Connecticut history: the trial of BethCarpenter.This is a true story aboutdegraded lust, obsession, revenge, and murder.

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About the Author

Ernie Dorling spent over 25 yearsin local and federal law enforcement.¿ Hehas taught and lectured on various criminal justice courses in Germanyand the U.S.including the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, in Glynco, Georgia.¿ Ernie is also the author of WithConsciousness of Guilt, the Sexual Predator Among Us.¿ He currently teaches criminal justice at Tunxis Community College.¿ He lives with his wife in Connecticut.

Product Details

• Paperback: 348 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (March 4, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1414048068
• ISBN-13: 978-1414048062
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,434,664 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Written as only an FBI agent could; accurately, October 22, 2004

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S. G. Clinton - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Murder: A Family Affair (Paperback)

As the mother of Buzz, this book brings the truth to light. My family and I waited for just under 10 years for the truth to be told and Ernie did an outstanding job. He especially portrayed Buzz as a real person. Faltering, getting up, and improving his life once he found a ready made family, who he loved dearly.

This story is especially important to me because I believe my grandchildren have not been told the entire story of their father's death. I haven't seen them in eight years and when they are old enough to seek out Buzz's family, this book will enlighte them to the truth. They will be proud of their father.

Ernie put a picture of the victim (Buzz) and his family on the cover. Very unusual, as most true crime writers put the muderer on the cover. As stated by Ernie, this convoluted story brought him to realize how murder effects not only the family of the victim but that of the criminals family and the community.

Mr. Dorling reveals the tenasity of the Major Crime Squad and the prosecurors responsible to bring this mystery to fruition. If it were not for these men this case could have easily gone cold and unsolved. Connecticut can be proud of these dedicated men and women.

MURDER: A FAMILY AFFAIR is a must read! Mug Shots on Court TV and A&E's City Confidential did a dissevice to the truth in this case. Ernie Dorling's accuracy and writing style brings the characters alive. Everyone that I spoke to, said once they started reading; they couldn't put it down. Two women reading the book at the same time called each other every night to talk about every event in the book. Each chapter is more unbelievable than the one before.

Definately a 5 STAR BOOK !

Sincerely,

Dee Clinton

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars small town drama, May 19, 2004

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"mojoflameboy" (Shoreline ,Connecticut) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Murder: A Family Affair (Paperback)

I just finishes this book, and WOW! I'm from the area the story is based in.Unfortunatly, I also know some of the key players. Mr. Dorling is very factual and I felt that he was not biased.
The story is about about a small Connecticut town and people who are too greedy for there own good. This book makes me proud of our police officers and prosecutors and sickened by lawyers who are greedy and think they are above the law.If you enjoy true crime books, this is first rate. However, realizing you know many of the people in the book is like staring at a car accident. You can't help but look.