Thursday, May 25, 2023

Sources and show notes! Epi 63-65 Death Sentence: The True Story of Velma Barfield's Life, Crimes, and Execution by Jerry Bledsoe

 




Listen to Jonathan Byrd and the PickUp Cowboys singing their song, "Velma"  Jonathan Byrd is the grandson of Jenning Barfield, killed by Velma Barfield.


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From the Archives: Serial Killer Velma Barfield Case, Fayetteville Observer, July 6, 2021.


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Jerry Bledsoe, Death Sentence: The True Story of Velma Barfield's Life, Crimes, and Execution, Dutton Adult, New York, 1998.

Jonathan Byrd and the Pickup Cowboys, VelmaApril 2023.(song)

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Velma Barfield, Woman on Death Row, Thomas Nelson, Inc, Jan 1, 1985.








2 comments:

  1. You always do so much research!

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  2. Yes I do. I think it's important to be accurate and as up to date as possible. I usually read 3 or 4 books beyond the one I feature! Thanks for noticing!

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