The Reason I Wrote My Book
My own personal story was about surviving abuse by parents who struggled with mental illness and the cycle of their own abuse and the precarious way they clung to economic stability in the 1950s and 60s. It shaped my life and guided me toward entertainment and teaching. I feel proud that I’ve managed to marry […]
A Preview of The Benji Loper Caper
Chapter 1
Los Angeles Herald Examiner – early edition: May 18, 1985 Beverly Hills, California
Three armed men robbed exclusive Peter DeMeo Jewelers yesterday, walking off with an estimated 20 million dollars in jewelry. The brazen 5pm heist is the largest robbery on record for Beverly Hills.
Police are reviewing videotape and interviewing staff in an effort to identify the thieves. No one was hurt during the robbery.
Management says the store will remain closed until a full inventory is completed.
