Who Killed Betty Gail Brown?

"The book is more than a history. It is a gripping mystery story. Lawson lays out the facts, and the readers are free to explore many possibilities regarding the murder. Lawson details the chronology of the police investigation, giving the reader only the facts known to the police at any point in time."—Retired Judge James Park Jr.

"This book is a must-read for several reasons. First, it's a straightforward account of a famous Kentucky murder case, written in Robert Lawson's no-nonsense style. Second, it's a good example of lawyers' pro bono representation of an indigent defendant charged with a serious crime. Finally, it's the story of a confession, never retracted, that might or might not be true."—Kentucky Bench & Bar

"I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes stories true crime, legal nonfiction, or Lexington history. Lawson tells a great story from the perspective of his own involvement in the story, and his own uncertainty about who actually killed Miss Brown."—Her Kentucky Reads blog

"Readers intrigued by shows such as Dateline or the Netflix series Making a Murderer will be captivated by the story of Betty Gail Brown."—Kentucky Living

"[This] is a fascinating book for two reasons. One, it reads for exactly what it is: a true crime mystery that captured the attention of Kentucky for several years in the early to mid-1960s and that has now been brought back to the public's attention. Second, it is a look into the life and mindset of the times. [Lawson] should be commended for keeping the case of Brown alive in the public eye [and] contributing to the scholarship and history of Kentucky."—Bowling Green Daily News