Movie hero or cold-blooded killer? A Tennessee county faces dark questions about its famous sheriff
- Posted on September 11, 2025
- By CNN
- 4 Views
Movie hero or cold-blooded killer? A Tennessee county faces dark questions about its famous sheriff
Buford Pusser, the fearless, crime-busting sheriff who inspired the “Walking Tall” movies, has long been a hero in Tennessee. But a new revelation is clouding his legacy.
