Cop Turned Novelist Joseph Wambaugh, 88, Known for 'The Onion Field,' Dies in Rancho Mirage
Former Los Angeles police officer turned best- selling author Joseph Wambaugh, known for books such as "The Onion Field" and ...
Joseph Wambaugh, author who knew gritty reality of cop life, dies at 88
Mr. Wambaugh’s best-selling books included the Los Angeles police novels “The New Centurions” and the true crime drama “The ...
Joseph Wambaugh, L.A. Cop Turned Novelist and Screenwriter, Dies at 88
He wrote 'The Onion Field,' 'The New Centurions' and 'The Blue Knight' and created the realistic anthology series 'Police ...
Joseph Wambaugh, LA cop who wrote ‘The Onion Field’ and other bestsellers, dies at 88
The prolific author, who initially planned to be an English teacher, had been with the Los Angeles Police Department 11 years ...
Joseph Wambaugh, Creator of ‘Police Story’ and ‘Onion Field’ Writer, Dies at 88
Joseph Wambaugh, the former LAPD officer who brought realism to the "Police Story" TV series and books like "The Onion Field, ...
Acclaimed ‘cop writer’ and longtime San Diegan Joseph Wambaugh dies at 88
Joseph Wambaugh, a former police officer who became an acclaimed bestselling author, introducing audiences to the gritty, ...
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Joseph Wambaugh, Author With a Cop’s-Eye View, Is Dead at 88
Joseph Wambaugh redefined police dramas, revealing the harsh realities and psychological toll of law enforcement.
Bestselling author and Rancho Mirage resident Joseph Wambaugh dead at 88
A post made on Friday afternoon to Wambaugh's Facebook page confirmed his death and said "Heaven has gained a new choir boy, ...
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Joseph Wambaugh, author who knew gritty reality of cop life, dies at 88
Before the release of Joseph Wambaugh’s first novel, “The New Centurions,” he received an unusual offer from the star of the straitlaced TV police drama “Dragnet” to look over the pages.
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Cop Turned Novelist Joseph Wambaugh, 88, Known for ‘The Onion Field,’ Dies in Rancho Mirage
(Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego) Former Los Angeles police officer turned best- selling author Joseph Wambaugh, known for books such as “The Onion Field” and “The New Centurions ...
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Joseph Wambaugh, L.A. Cop Turned Novelist and Screenwriter, Dies at 88
Joseph Aloysius Wambaugh Jr. was born on Jan. 22 ... by suggesting that he take a stab at creating a full-length novel. His first effort was The New Centurions. He also turned his nonfiction work ...
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Joseph Wambaugh, LA cop who wrote 'The Onion Field' and other bestsellers, dies at 88
LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Joseph Wambaugh ... After publishing them as “The New Centurions,” Wambaugh tried to balance careers as a writer and police officer. He gave up after publication ...