Texas True Crime Miscellany
Texas True Crime Miscellany by Clay Coppedge, published by Arcadia Publishing on July 26, 2021, offers a detailed exploration of the evolution of illegal activity in Texas. This 128-page book delves into eighteen obscure case files, ranging from the lawless days of the frontier to the rise of organized crime, highlighting events that have faded from national attention but remain significant in Texas history.
Readers will encounter a variety of historical crimes, including the 1879 shooting of actor Drew Barrymore and the 1949 murder of oilfield legend Tex Thornton. The narrative also covers shocking incidents such as the 1909 Coryell County courthouse massacre committed by a fourteen-year-old girl. Clay Coppedge presents a unique perspective on these forgotten crimes, inviting readers to reflect on the darker aspects of Texas’s past. The book is written in English and measures 9 inches by 6 inches, making it a compact addition to any collection.
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From the lawless days of the frontier to the rise of organized crime, Clay Coppedge sifts through eighteen obscure case files to chart the evolution of illegal activity in the Lone Star State.
Outrageous acts of villainy have slowly drifted out of the national limelight and into the dustbin of Texas history. Consider the uproar over the 1879 shooting of actor Drew Barrymore in Marshall and the 1949 murder of oilfield legend Tex Thornton in Amarillo. The 1909 Coryell County courthouse massacre committed by a fourteen-year-old girl remains just as shocking today. For the longsuffering associates of repeat offenders like Fort Worth’s Flapper Bandit or Temple’s International Man of Mystery, notoriety couldn’t fade quickly enough. Join Clay Coppedge on a tour of Texas crimes that time forgot.
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