Six Inches Deeper : The Disappearance of Hellen Hanks.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rawlings, William.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Trials (Murder).

Homicide investigation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (213 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Macon, GA : Mercer University Press, 2020.

Summary:

This book provides a detailed and factual account of the 1972 murder of Hellen Hanks in Valdosta, Georgia, and the subsequent legal battles that spanned decades. Written by William Rawlings, the narrative explores the disappearance, discovery of remains, and trial of Keller Wilcox, a wealthy man accused of the crime. The story delves into themes of privilege, justice, race, and societal dynamics, highlighting the challenges faced by law enforcement and prosecutors in securing a conviction against a prominent figure. Rawlings uses a chronological approach, supported by court transcripts, media coverage, and interviews, to present a comprehensive view of the crime, trial, and its aftermath. The book aims to honor the victim while shedding light on the complexities of America's criminal justice system. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Title Page

Contents

Author’s Preface

Prologue: Six Inches Deeper

1: There Are No Strangers in Valdosta

2: She Just Disappeared

3: Another Missing Person

4: The Other Victims

5: Three Thousand and Seven Days

6: The Buried Box

7: A Phone Call at 3:30 A.M.

8: The Man from Summerville

9: The State Reveals Its Evidence

10: Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop

11: A Sex Crime

12: Last-Minute Things

13: The Trial—Days 1 and 2: Voir Dire

14: The Trial—Day 3: Sworn Witnesses

15: The Trial—Day 4: The State Builds Its Case

16: The Trial—Day 5: A Locksmith and a Deaf-and-Mute Hairdresser

17: The Trial—Day 6: The State’s Big Witnesses

18: The Trial—Day 7: Foxy Testifies

Photos

19: The Trial—Day 8 (Part I): Keller Testifies

20: The Trial—Day 8 (Part II): Closing Arguments

21: The Trial—Day 9: A Verdict

22: Aftermath—A Bond Hearing and a Lawsuit

23: The Labyrinth of Appeals

24: Setbacks and a Friendly Judge

25: Freedom and a Firestorm Generated by AI.

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Other Format:

Print version: Rawlings, William Six Inches Deeper

ISBN:

9780881467499

OCLC:

1482268447