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Fact or Fiction: A Mostly-True Crime History Podcast - Fact or Fiction: Author Series presents Mike Vance

Fact or Fiction: Author Series presents Mike Vance

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03/09/23 • 49 min

Fact or Fiction: A Mostly-True Crime History Podcast

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James Brockman rose from shady character to preeminent defense attorney in Houston, Texas by representing gang leaders, jilted spouses, wealthy storekeepers, drunken on-duty policemen, and more. His career gained national recognition, including his involvement in the most famous American murder case of the young twentieth century, when he himself was murdered leaving a dubious legacy.
Houston historian Mike Vance's book Getting Away with Bloody Murder examines Brockman, the criminals he defended, and the crimes they allegedly committed. In this episode, Vance shares several riveting stories from his book. As always on the show, he inserts one fictional detail. Try to identify what he made up, but be warned: it's not easy to know if something is fact or fiction.

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Images and resources used in this episode can be found at factorfictionpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this show, please support the pod by giving it a five star rating, writing a complimentary review, or joining the Fact or Fiction Fan Club. Thanks for listening!

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James Brockman rose from shady character to preeminent defense attorney in Houston, Texas by representing gang leaders, jilted spouses, wealthy storekeepers, drunken on-duty policemen, and more. His career gained national recognition, including his involvement in the most famous American murder case of the young twentieth century, when he himself was murdered leaving a dubious legacy.
Houston historian Mike Vance's book Getting Away with Bloody Murder examines Brockman, the criminals he defended, and the crimes they allegedly committed. In this episode, Vance shares several riveting stories from his book. As always on the show, he inserts one fictional detail. Try to identify what he made up, but be warned: it's not easy to know if something is fact or fiction.

Support the show

Images and resources used in this episode can be found at factorfictionpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this show, please support the pod by giving it a five star rating, writing a complimentary review, or joining the Fact or Fiction Fan Club. Thanks for listening!

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Fact or Fiction: A Mostly-True Crime History Podcast - Fact or Fiction: Author Series presents Mike Vance

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Fact or Fiction: Author Series presents Mike Vance

James Brockman Rose from shady character to preeminent defense attorney in Houston, Texas.

He represented clients including gang leaders, jilted spouses, wealthy storekeepers, and drunken on-duty policemen. These high profile true crime and murder accounts took place between 1895 and 19. They crossed racial lines revealing instances of separate and unequal justice in segregated Texas. These had a lasting effect on the city and the

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