Dan E. Moldea

Dan E. Moldea is an American investigative journalist and author who has written extensively about organized crime, political corruption, and high-profile investigations since the 1970s. His work has focused particularly on the intersection of crime, politics, and law enforcement in American society. Moldea gained prominence through his investigations into Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance and the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, publishing influential books on both subjects. His 1978 book "The Hoffa Wars" presented significant findings about labor racketeering and organized crime's influence on the Teamsters union. Known for tackling controversial subjects, Moldea has published books examining the NFL's relationship with gambling, the death of Vincent Foster, and Hollywood's connections to organized crime. His investigative methods and findings have sometimes generated debate and legal challenges, including a notable lawsuit against The New York Times that reached the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. His journalism has appeared in major publications including The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, and The Detroit Free Press. Moldea continues to work as an independent investigative reporter and has served as a consulting expert for television documentaries and news programs.

Readers view Moldea as a thorough investigative journalist focused on organized crime and political corruption. His books have 3.8-4.2 stars on Goodreads and Amazon across titles. Readers appreciate: - Deep research and documentation - Connections drawn between seemingly unrelated events - Exposure of corruption in law enforcement and government - Clear writing style for complex topics Common criticisms: - Too much detail can overwhelm the narrative flow - Some conclusions feel speculative rather than proven - Political bias perceived in certain works - Repetitive content between books One reader noted: "Moldea digs deeper than any other reporter on the RFK case" while another complained "Gets lost in minutiae and struggles to maintain focus on the core story." His books "Dark Victory" and "The Killing of Robert F. Kennedy" receive the strongest ratings (4.2/5 on Amazon). "Interference" and "The Hunting of Cain" have lower averages (3.8/5) with readers citing less compelling evidence for claims.

The Hoffa Wars (1978) Investigates Jimmy Hoffa's rise to power in the Teamsters Union, his connections to organized crime, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.

Dark Victory: Ronald Reagan, MCA, and the Mob (1986) Examines the relationship between Ronald Reagan, the Music Corporation of America, and alleged organized crime connections during Reagan's career in Hollywood and politics.

Interference: How Organized Crime Influences Professional Football (1989) Documents cases of gambling and organized crime's influence in professional football from the 1920s to the 1980s.

The Killing of Robert F. Kennedy (1995) Presents investigation and analysis of the Robert F. Kennedy assassination, supporting the conclusion that Sirhan Sirhan acted alone.

Evidence Dismissed: The Inside Story of the Police Investigation of O.J. Simpson (1997) Details the LAPD's investigation of the O.J. Simpson case, based on inside access to detectives and evidence.

A Washington Tragedy: How the Death of Vincent Foster Ignited a Political Firestorm (1998) Examines the death of Clinton White House counsel Vincent Foster and the subsequent investigations.

Confessions of a Guerrilla Writer (2013) Autobiographical account of Moldea's career investigating organized crime, political corruption, and high-profile cases.