Retired Tustin Lt. recalls twisted tale of murder and making things right

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Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives on Tuesdays and Fridays. This story is from July 23, 2015. Editor’s note: The “Bedroom Basher” case was featured on the television show, “The Perfect Murder.” Retired Tustin Lt. Tom Tarpley, who was integral in the case, tells his story of how he coaxed a confession from a serial killer and helped set an innocent man free. The tall black man with wide shoulders, thick arms and dark eyes entered the austere room. Retired Tustin Lt. Tom Tarpley, 51, remembers those eyes. He calls them…


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