The Christmas Killings: 40 Hours to Justice: Black and White

"The Christmas Killings: 40 Hours to Justice" is co-authored by Dayton, Ohio natives, Dr. Judith Monseur, Detective Dennis Murphy and Sergeant Stephen Grismer (ret.). Dr. Judith Monseur, PhD is a long-time educator whose career expands across higher education institutions, public schools, and state government. Her professional research includes the history of education, the socio-political context of education, and the expansion of equitable educational opportunities for underserved students. Judith serves as Assistant Director at the Systems Development & Improvement Center at the University of Cincinnati. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership from The Ohio State University, a Masters of Humanities from Wright State University, and a B.S. in Education from The Ohio State University. Det. Dennis Murphy is a 17-year veteran of the Dayton Police Department. He entered the police academy in 2000 and worked both patrol and investigative assignments. In 2005, he was assigned to the Narcotics Bureau where he worked drug enforcement, vice and dignitary protection details. In 2009, Dennis was reassigned to the Homicide Squad and remained in that position throughout the writing of this book and is currently assigned to internal affairs. Dennis is one of the three founding members of Dayton Police History Foundation, Inc. and has the distinction of serving as its first chairman. Sgt. Stephen Grismer (ret.) is a 25-year veteran of the Dayton Police Department, entering the police academy in 1976. Promoted in 1986, he experienced a broad career in patrol, investigations, staff, internal affairs, drug enforcement, intelligence, hostage negotiations, and training. He is a 1984 graduate of the University of Dayton with a degree concentration in journalism and a minor in criminal justice. In 2013, Steve authored the book, Drenched Uniforms and Battered Badges - How Dayton Police Emerged from the 1913 Flood, to commemorate the 100th anniversary one of the worst natural disasters in U.S history and pay tribute to the role of law enforcement in the rescue and relief efforts.