I'm McCracken Poston Jr., a criminal defense attorney and author of Zenith Man: Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom (Citadel, 2024).
The book recounts the true story of Alvin Ridley, a reclusive man accused of imprisoning his wife for 30 years and then killing her. During the trial, Alvin testified, claiming Jesus had appeared to him and told him to speak.
Years later, he was diagnosed with autism, which reframed the entire case and our lawyer-client relationship.
If you're interested in real-life courtroom dramas that challenge perceptions and delve deep into the human psyche, you might find Zenith Man compelling.
I'm McCracken Poston Jr., a criminal defense attorney and author of Zenith Man: Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom (Citadel, 2024).
The book recounts the true story of Alvin Ridley, a reclusive man accused of imprisoning his wife for 30 years and then killing her. During the trial, Alvin testified, claiming Jesus had appeared to him and told him to speak.
Years later, he was diagnosed with autism, which reframed the entire case and our lawyer-client relationship.
If you're interested in real-life courtroom dramas that challenge perceptions and delve deep into the human psyche, you might find Zenith Man compelling.
You can learn more about the book here: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/97808...
I'd be delighted to answer any questions or discuss the case further.