ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. — Our crew went to Buford Pusser’s hometown to see how residents are responding to the TBI’s homicide investigation.
We visited the Buford Pusser museum in Adamsville to learn the way residents are feeling amid murder allegations regarding the late sheriff.
We arrived Friday afternoon to search out the museum closed and turning guests away till additional discover.
The closure follows the TBI’s launch of proof that authorities imagine connects Pusser to his spouse Pauline’s homicide. A number of residents shared blended reactions on-line to the latest developments.
One resident we spoke with, Fortunate Sweat, says he’s uncertain of what to imagine.
“When this all began, I stated ‘No matter they discover, I don’t suppose will change the thoughts of an entire lot of people who didn’t like Buford earlier than this–that’s nonetheless not going to love him. The people who did like him are nonetheless going to love him.’ I do know I nonetheless like him. I appreciated his mom and his pals,” stated Sweat.
The Metropolis of Adamsville acknowledged the latest findings of the TBI concerning late Sheriff Buford Pusser and whereas it’s not the knowledge they hoped to obtain they purpose to deal with this matter in a accountable and clear method.
“What occurred between him and his spouse is between them you understand. I don’t know if he did this. I don’t know in any respect if he did,” stated Sweat.
Sweat tells us a few reminiscence of Pusser that his father shared with him that’s caught with him for a lifetime.
“He acquired over there in Selmer sooner or later and he had a flat tire and he didn’t have a spare and he didn’t have any cash with him and he stated ‘I don’t know what i’m going to do,’ so he was going to start out strolling towards the courtroom home hoping to search out assist. He opened the door and Buford got here strolling out. He stated ‘Buford you bought a few {dollars} I might get and I’ll give it again to you sooner or later on the town this week?’ He pulled his pockets out and handed him a $5 invoice. My father stated I’ll see you on the town to pay you again and Buford stated don’t fear about that,” stated Sweat.
Adamsville Mayor Jackie Hamm in collaboration with the board of commissioners will work to find out an applicable plan of action with respect to the Buford Pusser Museum.
The Metropolis of Adamsville says a public assembly is predicted to be held to make sure choices are made overtly and with full accountability.
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