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Claire Martin is a writer and editor whose work has appeared in many leading publications, including The New York Times, Outside, Los Angeles Times magazine, National Geographic Adventure, Women's Health, and Men's Journal. Martin is the former travel editor of Outside and was deputy editor of Men's Journal. She teaches writing at UCLA.

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Jared Loughner's Path in Hours Before Arizona Shooting

He fought with his father, he spooked the neighbors, he went to Walmart for ammunition—Claire Martin and Masada Siegel trace the Tucson suspect’s path in the hours before the shootings.

Claire Martin, Masada Siegel | Published Jan 13, 2011

Loughner's Parents: Did They Know About His Mental Illness?

Alleged Arizona shooter Jared Loughner is the only child of Randy and Amy Loughner, described by neighbors as an unfriendly, isolated couple. Claire Martin and Masada Siegel report on their odd behavior—and why they’re hiding from the media. Plus, full coverage of the Arizona shooting.

Claire Martin, Masada Siegel | Published Jan 11, 2011

The Chasen Murder's Mystery Man

The murder of Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen has confounded police who now face another mystery: Who was Harold Smith, the man who killed himself after police connected him to the crime?

Nicole LaPorte, Claire Martin | Published Dec 03, 2010

Is Chasen's Killer Still Out There?

Murdered Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen and the man who killed himself lived in separate worlds that are now linked. But the real killer may be on the loose.

Kate Aurthur, Claire Martin | Published Dec 02, 2010

Suspect's Suicide Deepens Chasen Mystery

New details are emerging about the man who killed himself in connection with Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen's murder—including that he was "agitated" for days about police.

Kate Aurthur, Claire Martin | Published Dec 01, 2010

Dragon Tattoo's Berserk Fans on the Casting News

Berserk fans of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo appear to be optimistic that little-known Rooney Mara has been cast to play Lisbeth Salander—they're less happy about Daniel Craig.

Claire Martin | Published Aug 16, 2010

Dragon Tattoo Star Narrowed to Final Four

The Daily Beast has learned exclusively the top four actresses in contention to play Stieg Larsson's punk heroine, Lisbeth Salander—and none is named Ellen Page or Natalie Portman.

Gina Piccalo, Claire Martin | Published Jul 27, 2010

Sebastian Junger's War

Junger turned his harrowing experience as an embed in Afghanistan into a book and Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winning documentary, Restrepo, released this weekend.

Claire Martin | Published May 12, 2010

John Lithgow's Killer Role

On this season of Dexter, Lithgow has played a terrifying, prolific serial murderer—and family man! Before Sunday’s finale, he talked to The Daily Beast about playing a monster.

Claire Martin | Published Dec 10, 2009

Behind the Scenes of New Moon

New Moon’s screenwriter takes The Daily Beast exclusively through its buzziest scenes. Plus, our complete coverage: the vampire economy, craziest tattoos, and the Rob Pattinson craze.

Claire Martin | Published Nov 19, 2009

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