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Facing Evil: Writing the Haunting Story of a Serial Killer with Richard A. Harpootlian

Please join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. PT with Richard A. Harpootlian as he discusses his book Dig Me a Grave: The Inside Story of the Serial Killer Who Seduced the South.

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Facing Evil: Writing the Haunting Story of a Serial Killer with Richard A. Harpootlian

Saturday, August 15, 2026 1:00 PM • zoom

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Capitol Crimes is the Sacramento, California chapter of the international writers organization, Sisters in Crime. We promote the ongoing advancement, recognition, and professional development of all writers of the crime genre.