Buford Pusser

Crime-busting sheriff Buford Pusser inspired Hollywood. Investigators say he killed his wife

August 30, 2025 · Houston, Texas Local News

MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. — A late Tennessee sheriff who inspired a Hollywood movie about a law enforcement officer who took on organized crime killed his wife in 1967…

Authorities believe sheriff who inspired movie “Walking Tall” killed wife in 1967

August 29, 2025 · Sacramento, California Local News

Authorities in Tennessee announced Friday that they believe a sheriff who inspired the movie “Walking Tall” is responsible for his wife’s death in 1967.During a news conference Friday,…