Jill Leovy
What’s inside
Ghettoside explores the epidemic of black homicide in the United States and the justice system’s response through a gripping narrative centered on a murder case in South Los Angeles.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the complexities of homicide in black communities
- Insights into the challenges faced by law enforcement
- Exploration of racial disparities in the American justice system
- Appreciating the human stories behind crime statistics
Key Points
- Homicide in Black America
- The Story of Bryant Tennelle’s Murder
- LAPD’s Homicide Division
- Detective John Skaggs’s Investigation
- The Criminal Justice System and the Black Community
- Race, Violence, and American Society
- The Challenges of Policing in High-Crime Neighborhoods
Who’s it For
- True Crime Enthusiasts
- Social Justice Advocates
- Readers Interested in American Sociology
- Law Enforcement Professionals
About the author
Jill Leovy is a journalist and an author known for her reportage on crime and law enforcement in Los Angeles.