Let The Record Show: The True Story Of Hack Smithdeal And Johnson City's Trial Of The Century

by Patty Smithdeal Fulton

The true story of Hack Smithdeal, a successful Johnson City, Tennessee, businesssman and the events that lead to his involvement in the shooting of Roy Faircloth. Faircloth's death led to the most sensational trial in Johnson City's history, complete with Roy Acuff as a key witness. Though her sympathies understandably rest with her father, author Patty Smithdeal Fulton related the facts of the mysterious shooting and trial as a professional.

192 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2001

Reviews

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a good representation of the trial and the Johnson City area. The loyalty of some and the ruthlessness of others is amazing to watch when living in such close quarters. My husband and his family lived in the area during that time and to read about what was happening in the story and to be able to visualize the Peerless and Colonial Heights and the dealership and other landmarks brought it even closer to my personal reality. Very sad how greed can destroy friendships and the decisions made in split seconds can destroy a multitude of lives.

[Tom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating account of events of local interest.