The Real Story Behind 'Alpha Dog'

WEST HILLS, CALIF. - In Los Angeles, it’s a story that caused bewilderment disbelief and has now inspired a new movie, “Alpha Dog.” It has provocative new roles for some of Hollywood’s biggest stars like Justin Timberlake and Sharon Stone. In fact, it’s a story set not far from Hollywood itself.

In the West Hills section, there are million dollar homes. But amidst the swimming pools and tidy lawns of this well-kept neighborhood, a devoted mother got the worst possible news. Like the stream of expensive cars cruising down the Boulevard, a dark undercurrent had been flowing beneath West Hills’ glossy views. A group of seemingly nice kids had become caught up in a lifestyle where life itself was cheap. An entire city was shocked when these same kids stood accused of an unspeakable crime...But the accused ring leader got away for six years. But Susan Markowitz never gave up on bringing him to justice.Her quest for justice began in West Hills. But eventually, authorities came to the hills of Brazil, half a world away. There are latest twists and turns in this story of a fugitive’s odyssey—including the birth of a child, and the release of a controversial new film based on the case. The fugitive himself even sounds like he was created by a screenwriter: His name is “Jesse James Hollywood.” ...You can read the rest of the story here. source: msnbc.msn.com