William Thomas Hallenback Jr.

Former Arizona Investigator Publishes Memoir Detailing Thirty-Four-Year Career

A memoir by David O. Thomas recaps a 34-year career in Arizona’s criminal justice system, spanning roles from cadet to detective, probation officer, and defense investigator, and reflects on the daily realities and moral complexities of law enforcement. It centers on a wide array of cases, including the death of Charles Morgan and alleged connections to financial crime and organized crime, illustrating the challenges faced by investigators and the truths they sought to uncover.