This book is dedicated to all my employees at the Smith County Sheriff's Office in Tyler, Texas. These men and women have allowed me to stand on their shoulders for almost thirty years. Their loyalty, dedication, perseverance, and downright love for the job make our agency stand out in this world of high-tech and basic "old shoe leather" murder investigations. A special thanks goes to my wife, Vicki, for her patience when I was discouraged--and when the checks were written. I must also give thanks to my two sons, Danny and Robbie, for always believing in their old, reclusive, political dad when times were very rough. Finally, thanks to the writer of this book, Dr. Dana Adams. He has dedicated his heart and soul to this endeavor. There is no way I could have accomplished this project without my "partner in crime." *** Dana would like to thank his wife, Linda, and daughter-in-law, Cara, for their unrelenting belief that this book could be written, and to sons Trace and Brice for their encouragement as well.