Jude

I just finished reading “Betrayed” and want to congratulate you on the book and the award. You did an amazing job researching and writing this story. And because I was close friends with Beezie and Toddie, I sincerely thank you for bringing out the truth behind their incarceration. I was so surprised to discover “Betrayed” and so happy to purchase it; couldn’t wait to read it; couldn’t put it down! Thank you again for writing the book. All these years I thought they had purposely committed the crime. Now I feel so relieved that my initial judgment of their characters was accurate. So many emotions now: sad that they had to go through that ordeal, grateful to you for uncovering and publicizing the truth. Your dedication to detail is amazing. I still am in wonder how and why you persued this story at the time and over the years. It had to be out of kindness and love and just an innate sense of justice. I admire you so much! Hearing their voices on the podcasts sure brought back memories.”

–Jude, Illinois, USA (27 July 2025)