Smear Campaign

As Evansville holds its collective breath, in Boonville, the jury delivers its verdict. 

The defense strategy becomes very clear during opening testimony. Two of the states' key witnesses testify. 

Authorities released the three paratroopers on $10,000 bail and the trial was moved to a nearby farming community. 

On March 12, 1963, three active-duty United States Army paratroopers, out for a night on the town, meet Rudy Ziemer as he stumbles out of a popular bar and restaurant on Evansville's southeast side. 

On March 12, 1963, Rudy Ziemer went to The Old Kentucky BBQ in Evansville, Indiana. He never made it home. In this episode we get to know Rudy Ziemer and a bit about Evansville, Indiana. 

First full episode premiering July 8.