"Under The Trestle" Presentation & Panel Discussion with Author Ron Peterson, Jr. & Other Guests
Venue: Radford City Public Safety Building, Radford
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: Ron Peterson, Jr.
Date: Friday, March 29, 2019
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Event Types: Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free

Description:
Radford Reads, a program of the Radford Public Library, presents "Under The Trestle" Presentation & Panel Discussion with Author Ron Peterson, Jr. & Other Guests on Friday, March 29, 2019 within the Radford City Council Chambers located within the Radford City Public Safety Building.

Event Schedule:
• 5:00-5:45 pm: Books Signing
• 6:00-7:30 pm: The Panel Discussion with Q&A

Hear a Panel Discussion of developments in the Gina Hall Murder Case, Virginia’s First “No Body” Murder Trial, featuring "Under The Trestle" author Ron Peterson, Jr., Prosecutor Everett Shockley, Radford Police Lieutenant Andy Wilburn and State Police Lead Investigator Austin Hall.

Ron Peterson Jr. is a Virginia-based author whose best-selling true crime books explore compelling mysteries and consistently receive five-star reviews.

Peterson’s first book, "Under the Trestle" was selected as one of the Top 100 true crime books of all time and is currently in development with Mactavish Pictures as a documentary film or series. "Under the Trestle" is based on the local case of Radford University student Gina Renee Hall who disappeared in 1980. Stephen Epperly was later arrested and sentenced for her murder, making it Virginia’s first ever "no-body" murder trial.

Peterson followed with "Chasing the Squirrel", the true story of notorious drug smuggler Wally Thrasher, also a case well known to the New River Valley. Thrasher and his wife Olga lived in the New River Valley while he flew out of Florida and became one of the most-wanted drug smugglers by the FBI. Thrasher supposedly died in a fiery plane crash an investigation proved that it had been staged. Peterson’s book has been optioned to Los-Angeles-based Urban Legends Film Company for development as a television series.

Author Ron Peterson, Jr. attended Radford University and was a communications major. He has been published in newspapers throughout the state and in internal publications for two Fortune 500 companies. His career includes work at the Virginian Pilot and Cox Media, where he earned the company's annual "Outstanding Performance" award. Peterson's background also includes managing corporate television advertising campaigns on CNN, Fox News and ESPN. He is currently a board member of the Hampton Roads Sports Media Hall of Fame.

Links:

• https://www.ronpetersonjr.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/RonPetersonJr
• https://www.twitter.com/Ron_Peterson

A limited number of books will be available for purchase for $20.00 per book. Only cash or check accepted for book purchases.

Doors open at 5:00 pm with book signing starting at the same time.

The Radford City Public Safety Building is located at 10 Robertson Street in Radford, VA.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.imgur.com/z3WjIz7.jpg or https://i.imgur.com/qj2Owdb.jpg.

For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/radfordreads/ or https://www.facebook.com/UnderTheTrestle.

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