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Is the Walking Tall, Buford Pusser Legend a Hoax?

McNary County, Tennessee—Hollywood made four films about the heroic Tennessee sheriff, Buford Pusser.    A museum was built in his memory.    He shot and killed at least one woman who allegedly tried to murder him in connection with his investigations of gambling, moonshine, drugs and prostitution. Buford’s wife, Pauline was apparently shot to death in August 1967. Buford also suffered a gunshot wound.    Buford claimed that he was ambushed while responding to a call.    He said that he brought his wife along in his patrol car as he responded.    I think most cops, like me would frown at the idea of bringing your wife or girlfriend on a call for police service. Let me make it clear that I was never involved in any investigation of Sheriff Pusser’s various events.  I met their daughter, Dwana when she was 25.    She was selling quite handsome and expensive Colt Python revolvers that commemorated her father and his Walking T...