Tennessee Cops Say Legendary Sheriff Likely Murdered His Wife, Her Death Was Featured in the Classic Film ‘Walking Tall’

Investigators on Friday accused Sheriff Buford Pusser, the legendary Tennessee lawman, of murdering his wife nearly 60 years ago.

The late Sheriff Pusser, who inspired the “Walking Tall” films, said that in 1967 he and his wife, Pauline, were driving along when a car pulled up from behind and opened fire on them, according to Buford Pusser Home and Museum.

A bullet struck Pauline in the back of the head, killing her, while Pusser survived a shot to the face.

But an investigation opened in 2022 revealed evidence that Pusser may have murdered his wife, officials alleged on Friday.

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“The events did not occur as stated by Buford Pusser, and that Pauline Pusser was more likely than not, shot outside the vehicle and

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