Gunning For Eddie
I wish that I could find this article from 2001 by Susan Goldsmith. She was even nominated for an award in some contest. Heck, maybe she won, I don’t know.
Gunning For Eddie summary:
The New Times reports on the saga of former Hollywood nightclub owner Eddie Nash, who evaded prosecution for murder, arson and drug dealing. Nash walked away from a conviction in the high-profile Wonderland Avenue murder trial — twice — but in 1997 a former business partner admitted to involvement in bribing a jury member. At the time the article was written Nash was awaiting trial under the RICO act.
Sadly, the New Times in L.A. went out of business. It was one of those weekly city newspaper magazines that are free at stores, etc. I think this outfit was sued and who knows what happened to their archives. I really hate that. Thank goodness that when the LA Herald-Examiner went under, that like-minded people made sure their archives and photos were all saved. You can still view them, but for a price. At least these archives still exist. I’m not sure if I’ll ever find this 8 page kick ass looking article, “Gunning for Eddie”. I’m sure it included photos too.
I’ll keep looking. Oh, and enjoy some photos:
Dave, 
Dave 2:00 pm on October 23, 2013 Permalink |
You could try contacting the author, Goldsmith, to see if she can supply you with the article. A quick Google search revealed a Susan Goldsmith who works as an investigative journalist for the Oregonian. I suspect she’s the author.
John 4:35 pm on October 23, 2013 Permalink |
Thx Dave!!
John 12:34 pm on October 24, 2013 Permalink |
Well, she was laid off from the Oregonian. She writes books too though, but her FB and web site are not good links anymore. I will keep trying!!
Dave 1:25 pm on October 24, 2013 Permalink
Was the Oregonian willing to give you a forwarding address or contact information? Many employers will do so when they get inquiries about departed employees. Good luck. I was a New Times reader and have a very vague recollection of reading that article when it came out. Wish I had kept a copy of it.
John 1:29 pm on October 24, 2013 Permalink
No worries, Dave. I found her on FB. Thanks for the help. I’ll post it when I hear from her.
Dave 1:31 pm on October 24, 2013 Permalink
Hi, John — I did a bit more internet searching and it appears Ms. Goldsmith is now in Tucson, AZ. I see from your other post that you’ve been able to find a Facebook link for her as well. She has a LinkedIn profile if you are interested in contacting her via that method, too.
Bonnie Brae 2:04 pm on October 23, 2013 Permalink |
I think I want to have feathered hair again. It’s so cool.
Bonnie Brae 2:05 pm on October 23, 2013 Permalink |
Gayle and I are going over the hill for lunch. Gonna try to make a video of just Sugarmen’s if there is enough time.
John 4:34 pm on October 23, 2013 Permalink |
Fuckin A!!