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A Murder in Music City: Corruption, Scandal, and the Framing of an Innocent Man
Written by Michael Bishop and Richard Walter
Narrated by Corey M. Snow
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About this audiobook
Nashville 1964. Eighteen-year-old babysitter Paula Herring is murdered in her home while her six-year-old brother apparently sleeps through the grisly event. A few months later a judge's son is convicted of the crime. Decades after the slaying, Michael Bishop, a private citizen, stumbles upon a secret file related to the case and with the help of some of the world's top forensic experts-including forensic psychologist Richard Walter (aka "the living Sherlock Holmes")-he uncovers the truth. What really happened is completely different from what the public was led to believe.
Now, for the very first time, Bishop reveals the true story. In this true-crime page-turner, the author lays out compelling evidence that a circle of powerful citizens were key participants in the crime and the subsequent cover-up. The ne'er-do-well judge's son, who was falsely accused and sent to prison, proved to be the perfect setup man. The perpetrators used his checkered history to conceal the real facts for over half a century.
Including interviews with the original defense attorney and a murder confession elicited from a nursing-home resident, the information presented here will change Nashville history forever.
Now, for the very first time, Bishop reveals the true story. In this true-crime page-turner, the author lays out compelling evidence that a circle of powerful citizens were key participants in the crime and the subsequent cover-up. The ne'er-do-well judge's son, who was falsely accused and sent to prison, proved to be the perfect setup man. The perpetrators used his checkered history to conceal the real facts for over half a century.
Including interviews with the original defense attorney and a murder confession elicited from a nursing-home resident, the information presented here will change Nashville history forever.
Author
Michael Bishop
Michael Bishop is an MC, DJ, producer, and teacher from Crown Heights, Brooklyn, a founding member of the Alliance of MCs and COINS. He currently resides in Central New Jersey where he is a writer, blogger, consultant, and continues to dedicate his life to Hip Hop.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This is an interesting true crime story that shows the dark, corrupt side of Nashville. The author attempts to solve a 50 year old murder through a series of long-shot leads after finding a secret file. Readers have a chance to play detective and develop their own theories. Will you agree with the author's conclusions?