Louisiana's No Man's Land: An interview with author Scott DeBose Pt 2

In this episode of Crime Capsule, host Benjamin Morris welcomes a special guest to discuss his newly published book, which is a follow-up to his first work on Fort Jessup. The conversation delves into the author's journey in historical research, sparked by his childhood experiences with reenactments and local storytelling in Sabine Parish.  He shares how these early influences shaped his passion for history and guided him to become a tour guide at Fort Jessup during high school. The episode highlights the fascinating stories from "No Man's Land" and the author's dedication to uncovering the region's rich history. Join us for an engaging exploration of history and storytelling! Scott DeBose has spent most of his life living in no man’s land. He became interested in the history of the region at an early age, listening to stories of outlaws and treasures. Mr. DeBose spent several years working at Fort Jesup State Historic Site in college and now serves as the president of the Friends of Fort Jesup Inc. and was involved in the No Man’s Land Bicentennial Celebration at Fort Jesup in 2019. This is Mr. DeBose’s second book published by The History Press; his first came out in 2022 and is titled Fort Jesup: A History. Mr. DeBose holds a Bachelor of Arts in history and anthropology and a Master of Music. Purchase the book from History Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices