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Meet the Author: Randy Jurgensen of DF and former NYPD detectivee

Come to hear Randy Jurgensen talk about his book, Circle of Six: The True Story of New York's Most Notorious Cop-Killer and the Cop Who Risked Everything to Catch Him  

This book tells the true story of the unsolved murder in 1972 of New York Police Officer Phillip Cardillo who was shot in cold blood in a mosque in Harlem.  Former NYPD detective Randy Jurgensen, who was on the scene, chronicles the events that took place inside and outside the mosque that day; the subsequent cover-up of those events; and his mission to bring Cardillo's killer to justice,  sometimes against the wishes of  NYPD brass, the Mayor, the Nation of Islam, and seemingly at times the entire city of New York.

Here's more about Randy from his web site:  

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“Randy Jurgensen is the personification of New York City.  The oldest son of Harlem superintendents, he enlisted and served as both a Paratrooper and as a Green Beret in Korea. His miltary accolades include three Bronze Stars and the prestigious Purple Heart formally presented to him at West Point in 2009.  As a detective, Randy worked the streets of Harlem for l6 years, during which time the murder of Police Officer Philip Cardillo became the catalyst for one of the largest scandals in the history of the NYPD.  To date, Randy has appeared in or produced over 50 films and television shows.  In his book Circle of Six, Randy lifts the curtain and sheds light on some of the darkest days of the NYPD.  In spring of 2010, Randy purchased options to Sam Katz' book Jihad In Brooklyn.  He is currently negotiating with screenplay writers.”

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