Sheriff who inspired ‘Walking Tall’ films killed his wife, authorities say
A sheriff whose crusade against corruption inspired a string of Hollywood films is now suspected by Tennessee authorities of killing his wife before 1973′s “Walking Tall” was released, in a dramatic fall for a small-town hero whose fabled deeds are honored with an annual festival and museum in his name.
Prosecutors said Friday they had enough evidence to posthumously accuse Buford Pusser, who worked as McNairy County sheriff from 1964 to 1970, of killing his wife, 33-year-old Pauline Mullins Pusser, in 1967.
Walking Tall must rank among the very best movies to watch at a Drive In.
It’s where I watched it along with my buddies and a 24.
