Beverly Hills Crime Chronicles: From Star-Studded Scandals to Bizarre Burglary Bonanzas

The glittering streets of Beverly Hills may seem like an oasis of wealth and privilege, but as veteran journalist Scott Huver reveals in his new book 'Beverly Hills Noir', the 90210 zip code has a sordid underbelly rife with shocking crimes. From murder mysteries unfolding in opulent mansions to brazen jewelry heists on Rodeo Drive, these tales of true crime are as twisted as they are titillating. Huver, who cut his teeth as a police reporter in the city before becoming an entertainment journalist for publications like Deadline and Variety, has assembled a collection of some of the most notorious cases from Beverly Hills' history. The book is a wild ride through the dark side of Tinseltown's playground, with each story more outlandish than the last. Consider the case of the handsome cat burglar who terrorized the mansions of the rich and famous in the 1970s, making off with millions in jewels and art. Or the Oscar-nominated actress caught on a shoplifting spree, pilfering designer duds from the boutiques that lined Rodeo Drive. Even the Rat Pack couldn't escape scandal, as Huver recounts their infamous barroom brawl in the heart of Beverly Hills. But perhaps most chilling is the story of a deadly love triangle that ended with gunplay in one of the city's most extravagant estates. It's a tale that proves even in a town built on fantasy and illusion, the real drama often unfolds behind closed doors. As Huver notes, these aren't just any old crimes - they're Beverly Hills crimes. And as he writes, 'The number of cases I discovered, either through historical research or my own reporting, that could only have happened in Beverly Hills blew me away. ' So the next time you stroll down Rodeo Drive or gawk at the mansions on Mulholland, remember: there's more to this zip code than meets the eye. Beneath the glitz and glamour lurks a sordid history of scandals and crimes that would make even the most jaded Hollywood player blush. Buckle up for a wild ride through Beverly Hills' criminal underbelly with 'Beverly Hills Noir'. It's the 90210 you never knew existed, but always always suspected was there.