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302: The Murders of Stringbean and Estelle Akeman w/ Taylor Hagood
302: The Murders of Stringbean and Estelle Akeman w/ Taylor Hagood
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Length:
102 minutes
Released:
Jul 19, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
David "Stringbean" Akeman was a singer, clawhammer banjo player and an early Grand Ole Opry star, known for his lanky build and comedic personality. And as a cast member of the nationwide television show Hee-Haw, he was at the height of his popularity when he and his wife Estelle were murdered in their rural Tennessee home in November of 1973.
My guest this week is Professor Taylor Hagood, author of "Stringbean: The Life and Murder of a Country Music Legend". He walks us through the fascinating life of this unique musician, the murders that left the nation reeling, and the investigation that led police to the killers.
The author's website: https://www.taylorhagood.com/
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My guest this week is Professor Taylor Hagood, author of "Stringbean: The Life and Murder of a Country Music Legend". He walks us through the fascinating life of this unique musician, the murders that left the nation reeling, and the investigation that led police to the killers.
The author's website: https://www.taylorhagood.com/
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Released:
Jul 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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