POJPlague of JusticeA True Crime Story by Stan Turel

Inside the book

Evidence, photos, and excerpts

Selected case material from the investigation, the 60 Minutes segment, and the long legal aftermath.

Detective Englert's Notes, January 29, 1975

Cartwright said that Addicks would pay $5,000 for the completion of Turel's death. They reviewed it in detail, including ways to make the death appear accidental, natural, or like a robbery. The notes also describe discussions of arson, insurance, and other crimes uncovered as the investigation widened.

Jim Turel and his ex-wife at their daughter's wedding
Jim Turel and his ex-wife at their daughter's wedding, two weeks before his murder.
Rod Addicks in court and jail photos
Rod Addicks entering court and later shown after arrest.
Convicted murderers Dennis Cartwright, Floyd Forsberg, and Rod Addicks
Convicted murderers Dennis Cartwright, Floyd Forsberg, and Rod Addicks.
Stan Turel interviewed by Morley Safer for 60 Minutes
Stan Turel interviewed by Morley Safer during filming for CBS 60 Minutes.
Stanley and Gary Turel waiting to testify
Stanley and Gary Turel wait to testify during the murder trial.
Detectives Joe Woods, Sheriff Lee Brown, and Rod Englert
Detectives Joe Woods and Rod Englert with Sheriff Lee Brown.

Chapter 9: The Tax Business and the Murder Investigation Continues

Late on Tuesday, the day after Labor Day, I met again with Detective Blackie Yazzolino, but this time at my dad's office. A marked police car was still posted in the parking lot near Dad's car. I noticed all the dark dusted fingerprint smudges that stood out against the gold paint on the back of the Cadillac.

As I entered the building I noticed hundreds of dark fingerprint smudges all over the inside of the main offices, hallways, doors, and file cabinets. I was stunned and shocked to find the hallway, walls, and ceiling leading to my dad's office splattered with blood.