When Good Men Do Nothing: The Assassination of Albert Patterson
A provocative telling of "The Phenix City Story."\ On June 18, 1954, former state senator Albert Patterson, the Democratic Party's nominee for state attorney general, was shot to death as he left his law office in Phenix City, Alabama, infamous for its prostitution, gambling, bootlegging, and political corruption. Patterson had made cleanup of Phenix City his primary campaign promise. With millions of dollars in illegal income and hundreds of political and professional careers at stake, the...
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"This book is the gripping story of the crime that shocked the state and the nation in 1954, when Albert Patterson, running for state attorney general on a platform of cleaning up 'sin city,' was gunned down outside his law office in Phenix City."--Alabama Historical Association Newsletter "A controversial book. . . . Its provocative assertions, while discomforting for survivors of that drama, inevitably will trigger further debate among inquisitive types who like to revisit political assassinations."--Anniston Star "Grady has thoroughly researched his book, written it in a page-turner fashion, and . . . contributed substantially to a much better understanding of this bizarre chapter in mid-20th century Alabama politics."--Montgomery Advertiser Alan Grady is a contractor for NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. An avid state and local historian, he has previously published articles in Alabama Heritage.
Preface1Albert Patterson and Phenix City12The 1954 Primary and Runoff203June 18, 1954, Part 1344June 18, 1954, Part 2525The Initial Investigation686Sykes Takes Over897Three Suspects1128Putting the Pieces Together1459Against the Peace and Dignity of Alabama16210Watermelon Party18511Courageous and Honest Men20812Legacy220List of Major Characters233Notes247Bibliography281Index285Phenix City map43Illustrations134
