A Devil Went Down to Georgia Part 1 (With author Deb Miller Landau)

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 Episode Title: A Devil Went Down to Georgia: Race, Power. Privilege, and the Murder of Lita McClinton Part 1 (With Author Deb Miller Landau).

Episode Summary: In this week's compelling episode, we sit down with award-winning author Deb Miller Landau to discuss her latest book, A Devil Went Down to Georgia: Race, Power, Privilege, and the Murder of Lita McClinton. The shocking 1987 murder of Lita McClinton Sullivan rocked the affluent Atlanta suburb of Buckhead, Georgia, a community known for its grand estates and elite schools—not the kind of place where a woman would be gunned down in cold blood in broad daylight.

Landau’s book provides the first complete account of this tragic American crime, unraveling the disturbing events that followed Lita’s murder. Listeners will hear about the startling lack of evidence, the racial bias that plagued the justice system, and the international manhunt that ensued for Lita’s killer. Filled with unexpected twists, complex legal battles, and the McClinton family’s relentless pursuit of justice, this episode takes you deep into one of Georgia’s most haunting murder cases.

Guest: Deb Miller Landau, author of A Devil Went Down to Georgia: Race, Power, Privilege, and the Murder of Lita McClinton

Key Points:

• The Crime: Overview of Lita McClinton Sullivan’s 1987 murder and its impact on the Buckhead community.
• Investigative Challenges: Discussion of the obstacles faced in gathering evidence and the influence of racial bias in the case.
• The Manhunt: Details of the international search for Lita’s killer and the legal battles that ensued.
• Family’s Fight for Justice: The McClinton family's unwavering dedication to uncovering the truth and seeking justice.
• Book Insights: What sets Landau's investigation apart as the first comprehensive account of this case.

Contact Deb Miller Landau: DebWord.com

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Credits:

• Executive Producers: Marc Veazey and Aleks Litts
• Assistant Producer: Kaci High
• Music: Desain
• Hosts: Marc Veazey and Aleks Litts

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