Raw Deal was released last week, and it is off to a great start. The book touched the #1 spot in four best seller categories on Amazon.com. Thanks to everyone out there who has been interested enough in this important criminal case to buy the book to help me storm out of the gates. I am very grateful, and all of this is very exciting for me. A special thank you is owed to everyone who has taken the time to look me up on social media and offer … [Read more...]
RAW DEAL Receives Excellent Review From Crime Feed
WildBlue's new true crime book by Gil Valle and Brian Whitney, RAW DEAL: The Untold Story Of NYPD's 'Cannibal Cop', just received an excellent review from Crime Feed! RAW DEAL is the memoir of Gil Valle, more commonly known as "The Cannibal Cop." Readers are able to see Valle's side of the story, from the thoughts that landed him in prison to his eventual exoneration. This book raises the question of when does a thought cross the line and become … [Read more...]
NYPD’S “Cannibal Cop” And Co-Author Detail Dark Fantasy World And Wrongful Conviction In RAW DEAL
"When, if ever, does a thought cross the line and become a crime?" RAW DEAL: The Untold Story of the NYPD’s “Cannibal Cop” is the memoir of Gil Valle, written with co-author Brian Whitney. It is part the controversial saga of a man who was imprisoned for “thought crimes,” and a look into an online world of dark sexuality and violence that most people don’t know exists, except maybe in their nightmares. In 2012, Valle’s wife thought her … [Read more...]
Co-Author Of RAW DEAL Brian Whitney On Why He Has Decided To Help Tell “The Cannibal Cop” Gil Valle’s Side Of The Story
Raw Deal is already getting a lot of press. I knew it would. The story of Gil Valle, also known as 'The Cannibal Cop', is simply too juicy to ignore. Much of the press has completely missed the greater point of the book of course, although I expect this to change when the book actually comes out. I am not complaining mind you, the saying “no press is bad press” holds true in pretty much any circumstance. For now though, most of the press has … [Read more...]
“The Cannibal Cop” Gil Valle’s Interview With The Gothamist
Gil Valle, more commonly known as "The Cannibal Cop", was recently interviewed by Rebecca Fishbein of the Gothamist. In this interview, Valle gives readers an inside look at his trial, the fetishes that landed him there, prison, and his plans for the future now that he has been exonerated. Valle also discusses his upcoming memoir that he wrote with author Brian Whitney, RAW DEAL: The Untold Story of NYPD's "Cannibal Cop", which becomes available … [Read more...]
Cracked’s Interview With RAW DEAL’s “Cannibal Cop” Gil Valle
"There's a very good chance that if you've heard of Gilberto Valle at all, you only know him via his nickname: 'the Cannibal Cop.' Valle was arrested for allegedly plotting to kill, cook, and eat his wife and several other women. He spent 21 months in prison before a judge overturned his conviction due to the fact that there was no evidence he'd ever actually broken any law. It turned out Valle liked to fantasize in great detail about … [Read more...]
True Crime Book RAW DEAL Featured In The New York Post
An excerpt from WildBlue's new true crime book, RAW DEAL: The Untold Story Of NYPD's "Cannibal Cop", was featured in the New York Post on January 1st, 2017. RAW DEAL is the memoir of Gil Valle, written with co-author Brian Whitney. It is part the controversial saga of a man who was imprisoned for “thought crimes,” and a look into an online world of dark sexuality and violence that most people don’t know exists. When, if ever, does a thought … [Read more...]
“The Cannibal Cop” Gil Valle On Why He Decided To Tell His Story In RAW DEAL
I understand and totally get how the story about my case can be fodder for many jokes and I can even laugh at myself most of the time. But unless you took a deep, intimate interest in the issues presented in the Cannibal Cop case, chances are you haven’t really thought about how this case relates to everyone in society. The issue of thought crimes is one reason I wanted to write this book. Maybe a more important reason for me, personally, is the … [Read more...]
“Cannibal Cop” Gil Valle and author Brian Whitney Team To Write RAW DEAL
Pair Will Test Readers' Boundaries And Free Speech Values In The Untold Story Gil Valle: Many people know me as “The Cannibal Cop”, but to my friends and family I’m just Gil. I was born in Queens, NY. Growing up, two things meant a lot to me: family and baseball. I’m a graduate of the University of Maryland and a former proud member of the New York City Police Department. I had a bit of a tough time and was prosecuted for a crime that I … [Read more...]
