Warren A. Trest
In the Media:
"Alabama Stories" online videos at Alabama Public Television
"Something Wicked in Russell County"
An exploration of the events leading up to the murder of State Attorney General-elect Albert Patterson and the subsequent cleanup of Phenix City, Alabama. The show features interviews with former Governor John Patterson and the author. (57 min.)
"Bay of Pigs Reunion"
In this episode, Alabamians talk about the unsuccessful coup, what went wrong, and how the event continues to play a role in U.S. – Cuba relations. The show features interviews with former Governor John Patterson and the author. (57 min.)
Events:
Former Alabama Governor John Patterson joined the author for a book signing in front of Jim Cannon's Phenix City Museum, housed in a CVS pharmacy in Phenix City, Alabama.
William Benton was in attendance. Mr. Benton was one of the jurors in the trial of the murderers of Albert Patterson. He later became the District Attorney of Russell County. He is currently retired and runs the Russell County Historical Commission.
The author wishes to thank Mr. Cannon for hosting the event.
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