Tabloids & True Crime: From OJ Simpson to Barbara Graham with Marcia Clark
Imagine being flung into the public eye and suddenly every newspaper in the country is scrutinizing every move you make for months? My guest this week lived it. This week Marcia Clark, the powerhouse prosecutor from the O.J. Simpson case, is on the show to tell me what it's like to prosecute the trial of the century, how the media effects justice, and why she chose to write a book about the case of Barbara Graham. Marcia shares her journey from prosecutor to bestselling author, offering unique insights into the world of true crime. We dive into her experiences with the media frenzy during the O.J. trial, and we dissect the incredible true crime case from her new book, Trial By Ambush. If you love true crime, you can't miss this episode!
In this episode:
How Marcia landed the O.J. Simpson case
How Marcia maintained composure under public scrutiny during the O.J. trial
Insights into high-profile cases, judicial practices, and the media's impact on convictions
How Marcia transitioned to becoming an author
The real story behind Marcia's new true crime book, Trial by Ambush
Marcia Clark is a bestselling author of nine legal thrillers and one memoir. Her books include the Rachel Knight series (The Competition, Killer Ambition, Guilt by Degrees, Guilt by Association), optioned by TNT for a pilot starring Julia Stiles. Her latest series follows criminal defense attorney Samantha Brinkman (Blood Defense, Moral Defense, Snap Judgment, Final Judgment), and her recent standalone thriller, The Fall Girl, was released in September 2022. A criminal lawyer since 1979, Marcia was a prosecutor in high-profile cases like the O.J. Simpson trial and the conviction of Robert Bardo. Her 1997 memoir Without a Doubt became a #1 New York Times bestseller and was re-released in 2016.
Here is my favorite quote from this episode:
"It all goes to the human condition and the state of mind of people and the lengths to which they'll go for a variety of reasons. And I think those things are fascinating to us." - Marcia Clark
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