Capital Murder, an Investigative Reporter's Hunt for Answers in a Collapsing City was released in April, 2015. It was Chris Papst first published book. The narrative non-fiction title became an Amazon #1 bestseller in three categories.
In late 2011, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania became the first – and only - capital city in American history to file for bankruptcy. For four years, investigative reporter Chris Papst provided award-winning coverage of this unprecedented financial collapse. Now, he has authored a book sharing his experiences while detailing what went wrong.
Capital Murder reveals Harrisburg’s fatal mistakes and shares the personal stories of those who suffered most via its failed government. Papst explains how media and citizen apathy allowed the city to be secretly killed by its beloved mayor of 28 years. He uncovers the truth behind Wall Street’s role in the city’s collapse and explains how this failure of state and local leadership affects every American. And worst of all, it may not be over yet.
Capital Murder is a cautionary tale of what can happen when government is not adequately monitored. It portrays in vivid and personal detail how life deteriorates under an inept or dishonest administration. Every municipality in America should understand what happened to Harrisburg to avoid a similar fate. As Americans, we must ensure that what happened to Pennsylvania's capital is not repeated. If more Harrisburgs emerge, we're in trouble. That is why this book was written.
In late 2011, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania became the first – and only - capital city in American history to file for bankruptcy. For four years, investigative reporter Chris Papst provided award-winning coverage of this unprecedented financial collapse. Now, he has authored a book sharing his experiences while detailing what went wrong.
Capital Murder reveals Harrisburg’s fatal mistakes and shares the personal stories of those who suffered most via its failed government. Papst explains how media and citizen apathy allowed the city to be secretly killed by its beloved mayor of 28 years. He uncovers the truth behind Wall Street’s role in the city’s collapse and explains how this failure of state and local leadership affects every American. And worst of all, it may not be over yet.
Capital Murder is a cautionary tale of what can happen when government is not adequately monitored. It portrays in vivid and personal detail how life deteriorates under an inept or dishonest administration. Every municipality in America should understand what happened to Harrisburg to avoid a similar fate. As Americans, we must ensure that what happened to Pennsylvania's capital is not repeated. If more Harrisburgs emerge, we're in trouble. That is why this book was written.
Here is an example of Chris' CBS 21 work investigating Harrisburg's collapse.