Publisher's Synopsis
In the glitzy world of 1960s Hollywood, a heinous crime casts a long, dark shadow over the lives of its main players. "A Real Life Murder of an Actress" takes you on a gripping journey through the unsolved murder of rising starlet Karyn Kupcinet, where secrets, betrayal, and relentless pursuit of justice intertwine.
When David Lange, an eccentric neighbor, jokingly confesses to the murder, investigators struggle to find solid evidence to substantiate his claim. Meanwhile, Essee, Karyn's grief-stricken mother, becomes convinced that the talented actor Andrew Prine is responsible for her daughter's untimely demise. Armed with her Hollywood connections, Essee sets out to tarnish Prine's career, resulting in doors closing all around him.
As the case captivates the public's imagination and the media frenzy grows, the lines between truth and speculation blur. Authoritative detectives tirelessly chase leads, while Essee's relentless pursuit of justice darkens Prine's path. Amidst the backdrop of a glamorous yet treacherous era, the unresolved murder casts a pall over the lives of those involved, leaving them forever marked by suspicion and haunted by shadows of the past.
