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Mayhem on the Mountain and The Walking Tall Murder Mystery. The harrowing tale of his days as a rookie West Virginia State Trooper, thrust into the midst of mayhem on the mountain. What began as a simple call for a robbery at a hotel soon escalated into a hostage situation and ultimately, murder. The perpetrators, a married couple, plunged the narrative into a realm reminiscent of Hollywood thrillers, yet this was stark reality.
Oakley Dean Baldwin joins John Jay Wiley. Among the tales Baldwin shares is also the tragic murder of Pauline Pusser, the wife of renowned Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser, whose legendary exploits inspired the movie "Walking Tall." Mayhem on the Mountain and The Walking Tall Murder Mystery. You can listen to this in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website or most major podcast platforms.
Decades later, state authorities unearthed Pauline Pusser's remains, reigniting a 56-year-old mystery surrounding her death.
Tip-offs prompted a reexamination by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations, revealing shocking gaps in the original investigation, including the absence of an autopsy on Pauline Pusser. Listen to this for free in Apple Podcasts or most major podcast platforms.
Buford Pusser's tenure as sheriff was marked by relentless efforts to purge McNairy County of crime, immortalized in film adaptations. Yet, his crusade against moonshiners and criminals amassed formidable adversaries. Mayhem on the Mountain .
The fatal ambush that claimed Pauline's life plunged Buford into a maelstrom of violence. Despite sustaining grave injuries himself, he continued to pursue justice.
Baldwin's own career path led him from law enforcement to becoming a sheriff's deputy in North Carolina before retiring. His journey, intertwined with the legacy of his distant relative and the mysteries of crime and justice, fuels his storytelling endeavors which are available in the many books that he has written. Mayhem on the Mountain and The Walking Tall Murder Mystery.
As a seasoned crime scene investigator and retired military intelligence officer, Baldwin offers a unique perspective on the complexities of law enforcement and the human condition. Through his writing, he navigates the blurred lines between fact and fiction, shedding light on the enigmatic realms of life, death, and the pursuit of truth. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website or most major podcast platforms.
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Retired Police Sergeant, Music Radio Personality, Talk Radio Show Host, Podcaster and Producer
John J. Wiley is a retired Police Sergeant turned radio personality. He has been a full time FM Music Radio DJ since 2005. In 2017 he founded the Law Enforcement Today Podcast, in a partnership with Robert Greenberg of Law Enforcement Today. The show is now named the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast.
Within a couple months a radio station heard an episode of the podcast and asked him to create a radio version, which he did. It has been syndicated since the Spring of 2017 and has numerous affiliate radio stations across the US.
