Buford Pusser, Famous Tennessee Sheriff Who Inspired Hollywood In The 1970s, May Have Killed His Wife In 1967, Authorities Say

Buford Pusser, famous Tennessee sheriff who inspired Hollywood in the 1970s, may have killed his wife in 1967, authorities say

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A late Tennessee sheriff who inspired a Hollywood movie about a law enforcement officer who took on organized crime killed his wife in 1967 and led people to believe she was murdered by his enemies, authorities said Friday. Authorities acknowledged that the finding will likely shock many who grew up as Buford Pusser fans and watched 1973’s […]

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