1960s Austin Gangsters

In this captivating account by Jesse Sublett, explore the lives of Timmy Overton and Jerry Ray James, two Texas football stars turned notorious criminals. Known as the Overton gang, they operated as a chaotic white trash mafia, evading law enforcement while engaging in a variety of illicit activities, including bank burglaries and smuggling. Sublett delves into their connections with a web of corrupt lawyers and shady associates, revealing how these miscreants gained a folk hero status in the 1960s despite their violent deeds.