Crooked Snake

In Crooked Snake, Lovejoy Boteler explores the life of Albert Lepard, a criminal who repeatedly escaped from prison and was involved in a terrifying kidnapping in 1968. Through extensive research and interviews with witnesses and locals, Boteler uncovers Lepard's troubled past, his various escapes across multiple states, and the landscape and community of Mississippi that shaped his story. The audiobook offers a vivid portrait of a tumultuous time and place, capturing a fading slice of history and the complex characters involved.