Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser Linked to 1967 Wife Murder, DA Says

New evidence from a reexamination of a 1967 cold case reveals that Buford Pusser, the late Tennessee sheriff famously portrayed in the movie "Walking Tall," likely killed his wife, Pauline Pusser, rather than her being a victim of an ambush by his enemies as long believed. Investigators found inconsistencies between Pusser's account and physical evidence, including bloodstain patterns on the vehicle and autopsy results that suggest Pauline was shot outside the car and showed signs of domestic violence. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation exhumed Pauline's body and discovered a healed broken nose, indicative of interpersonal trauma. District Attorney Mark Davidson stated there is sufficient evidence to indict Pusser if he were alive today, emphasizing that the case is about seeking justice for Pauline and not dismantling Pusser's legend. This revelation challenges the heroic image popularized by the 1973 and 2004 "Walking Tall" films and has shocked many who viewed Pusser as a symbol of justice. Authorities intend to provide closure to Pauline’s family and ensure the truth about her death is not lost to time.