For those passionate about true crime who have yet to explore the enthralling realm of Wicked Words, the opportune moment has arrived! Our accomplished author, Tiddy Smith, takes center stage in the latest episode. [The owl theory] sounds stupid." -From the show Released earlier this year, Smith's DEATH BY TALONS unravels the mysterious death of Kathleen Peterson on December 9, 2001, in her Durham, NC residence. The narrative takes a surprising … [Read more...]
Gallery | DEATH BY TALONS: Did An Owl ‘Murder’ Kathleen Peterson? by Tiddy Smith
DEATH BY TALONS: Did An Owl 'Murder' Kathleen Peterson goes beyond the theories and speculations and uncovers the shocking conspiracy surrounding the infamous "Staircase" investigation. In this photo gallery, find the color versions of black and white images contained in the paperback and hardcover copies of the book. CONTENT WARNING The following gallery contains graphic crime scene images and is intended for a … [Read more...]
Author Tiddy Smith Explores ‘Owl Theory’ and North Carolina’s Infamous ‘Staircase Murder’ in DEATH BY TALONS: Did An Owl ‘Murder’ Kathleen Peterson?
In [DEATH BY TALONS], all the evidence is laid bare... I highly recommend this book!" -Larry Pollard It was not enough to suggest that Kathleen began to bleed outside. It was not enough to point to prior owl attacks on humans. Larry needed a smoking gun. And he would find it. -from DEATH BY TALONS by Tiddy Smith On December 9, 2001, Kathleen Peterson was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in her Durham, NC home. Kathleen's scalp was … [Read more...]
Author Tiddy Smith Discusses Police Misconduct in Durham
The city of Durham in North Carolina had a serious problem with police misconduct at the beginning of the 21st century. The most famous example was the so-called "Duke Lacrosse" case, which gained worldwide attention. In this case, a young Black woman accused three Duke University students, lacrosse players, of having committed a brutal, racially-motivated gang rape upon her. The woman's story about what had happened on the night in question … [Read more...]
A Fatal Owl Attack Has At Least One Historical Precedent, Says Author Tiddy Smith
Kathlee Peterson, Durham, North Carolina, media attention, news, Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, The Staircase, Netflix, Michael Peterson, Larry Pollard, owl attack, owl theory, Robert Schmidt, killed by an owl, forensics, investigation, animal attack A Fatal Owl Attack Has At Least One Historical Precedent, Says Author Tiddy Smith Kathlee Peterson, Durham, North Carolina, media attention, news, Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, The Staircase, Netflix, … [Read more...]
