Books
Lee’s First Book
The Parking Lot Rapist
In The Parking Lot Rapist, Lee DeVore provides an insider’s view of the tragic murder of nineteen-year-old Gina Marie Tisher and the kidnapping and sexual assault of other victims, documenting the relentless pursuit of justice by the Fullerton Police Department. The book delves deep into the complex and meticulous investigation, unveiling the strategies, challenges, and breakthroughs that ultimately led to the arrest and conviction of Kenneth Richard Hulbert.
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Message from current Fullerton Chief of Police – Jonathan Radus
Good morning Chief Devore,
Thank you so much for the nice note and book. Like you, I love the Fullerton Police Department…..from our history, to our department’s proactive culture, and the community that we serve, I have deep affection for this organization and it’s mission. Reading your note, the comments from your book’s reviews, and the back cover of your book where it “delves into the relentless pursuit of justice by the Fullerton Police Department”, it’s very clear to me that today, we are simply carrying on traditions of our past that have been set in stone by those like you that have come before us….which is something I am very proud of. Last year, we created a new mission statement, and its one that I believe is incredibly fitting for our organization, and something that I hope resonates with you as well.
Our mission statement is this: “The Fullerton Police Department is committed to the prevention of crime and disorder, the protection of life and property, and the relentless pursuit of justice.” Throughout our department, we have the words Prevent. Protect. Pursue placed on the walls to remind our people of their mission every day. It’s what we expect from them, and what the community can expect from us.
Also, side note, it was really special for me to receive your note and book. We have a “Wall of Honor” that displays plaques with the names and dates of our honorably retired police officers. I have seen your name for years, so putting a face and story with your name was great.
Thank you again for the book, and thank you for paving the way for police officers like me for generations to come.
Stay in touch and stay safe.
-JR
Reviews
“If you enjoy true crime books and TV shows like American Detective with Joe Kenda, you will love this book. Written by the supervising detective on the case, this story shows the amazing work of Lee DeVore and his team and how they found the rapist/murderer and built the case to prosecute him. Filled with actual interview transcripts and comments from the detectives. Amazing insight into not only the investigation but how the case affected the detectives and how they interacted with the victims over the years. An amazing first book. I sure hope there are more to come!”
Steve from Arizona
“I couldn’t put this book down and learned so much information that I was never aware of during the investigation of this case. I have consulted with over two hundred police agencies in my career, and this is one of the best documented case studies that I’ve ever read. This isn’t some television “yarn”. It’s a description of how real cases get solved by real, hard-working people.
I heartily recommend this book to anyone who wants to know how real major crimes get solved.”
Mike Davinroy
“Mr. Devore, my dad (John Goulet) had your book on his table when I went to visit him and my mom recently. He told me I could read his, but I ordered my own copy. I enjoyed having some conversation that day with him about some of his recollection of this time in his career. I currently work at our local Sheriff’s office closely with our Sherif and our chief Deputy, who is also a retired AR State Trooper and lead investigator for the State.
I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your book. I was so impressed at the thoroughness of every aspect of the investigation especially since technology was so different from what we have today. I told the Sheriff and Chief that I would let them read it as well.”
Jacquie Goulet Wallace
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