Read Under the Trestle The 1980 Disappearance of Gina Renee Hall Virginia&rsquos First &ldquoNo Body&rdquo Murder Trial Audible Audio Edition Ron Peterson Jr Kyle Tait Tantor Audio Books
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Under the Trestle is the true story of the most compelling murder case in Virginia history. In 1980, beautiful Gina Renee Hall, a Radford University freshman, went to a Virginia Tech nightclub on a Saturday night. She was never seen again. Her abandoned car was found parked beneath a railroad trestle bridging the New River, with blood in the trunk. The investigation led police to a secluded cabin on Claytor Lake, where there was evidence of a violent attack. Former Virginia Tech football player Stephen Epperly was charged with murder, despite the fact that Gina's body was never found.Â
In Virginia's "trial of the century", prosecutor Everett Shockley presented an entirely circumstantial case. Key witnesses against Epperly included his best friend, his mother, and a tracking dog handler later believed by many to be a fraud. Three former Virginia Tech football players testified, including a Hokies quarterback once featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated.Â
Would Epperly become the first person in Virginia history convicted of murder without the victim's body, an eyewitness, or a confession? And would authorities ever find the body of Gina Renee Hall?
Read Under the Trestle The 1980 Disappearance of Gina Renee Hall Virginia&rsquos First &ldquoNo Body&rdquo Murder Trial Audible Audio Edition Ron Peterson Jr Kyle Tait Tantor Audio Books
"I haven't read a book that had me as spell bound as this in a couple of decades! Ron Peterson captured the essence of this tragedy that unfolded in my homestate with just the right amount of detail and at just the right pace. I hope that this book breathes new life into the investigation and that Gina is found. Great job Ron Peterson!"
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- Listening Length 10 hours and 27 minutes
- Program Type Audiobook
- Version Unabridged
- Publisher Tantor Audio
- Audible.com Release Date March 29, 2019
- Whispersync for Voice Ready
- Language English, English
- ASIN B07PVCYHCF
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Under the Trestle The 1980 Disappearance of Gina Renee Hall Virginia&rsquos First &ldquoNo Body&rdquo Murder Trial Audible Audio Edition Ron Peterson Jr Kyle Tait Tantor Audio Books Reviews :
Under the Trestle The 1980 Disappearance of Gina Renee Hall Virginia&rsquos First &ldquoNo Body&rdquo Murder Trial Audible Audio Edition Ron Peterson Jr Kyle Tait Tantor Audio Books Reviews
- There's a reason why so many reviews of this book include the words "I remember" the case was memorable in itself. I was a child in Roanoke at the time of Gina Hall's disappearance, but I read the newspapers, even at that age, and the thought of this girl being killed and her body never found saddened me. I moved to Pulaski County as an adult and have continued to wonder whether her remains will ever come to light.
This is a well-researched, well-organized, clearly-written account of the facts known about Gina Hall's disappearance, as well as the investigation and court proceedings involved. I've come to know some of the law enforcement and legal personnel involved in the case over the past 20+ years, and I can say that the author's presentation of the people I know personally seems accurate. His descriptions of the geography and local norms likewise seem true to life.
This book is generally written in a journalistic style fairly common to "true crime" stories, with occasional lapses of ascribing emotion or thoughts to people who, because they were either dead or imprisoned, were not available to be interviewed directly by the author. I'm not troubled by the author's assertion that, for example, Trooper Hall had a sinking feeling; it's clear that the author spoke directly to him. I'd rather not read about the suspect's emotion or lack thereof, when we do not know what he was thinking or feeling; I'd like to see, rather, that the suspect's facial expression implied a certain thought. The book is, further, marred by multiple grammatical errors and spelling inconsistencies, and frequently there are awkwardly phrased sentences that make me long to line-edit it myself.
All the same, it's a very detailed, thorough, and *relatively* unbiased look at this case which held so much heartache and controversy, which set precedent in Virginia for the trial of a murder case without a body, and which still captures the minds of people who remember a summer forty years ago, when a Radford University student went missing. She stayed missing, and she's still missing -- and we still remember. Under the Trestle is worth reading. - I haven't read a book that had me as spell bound as this in a couple of decades! Ron Peterson captured the essence of this tragedy that unfolded in my homestate with just the right amount of detail and at just the right pace. I hope that this book breathes new life into the investigation and that Gina is found. Great job Ron Peterson!
- I grew up just across the New River, in Pulaski County, and was just under one year old when this event took place. This is the one story that had always been a constant in my life. I've always heard about Gina Hall, and her disappearance/murder. It wasn't something that was constantly talked about, but it would be brought up every now and then, generally when Stephen Epperly would come up for parole. I am still in the process of reading "Under the Trestle", I've had it about a week now, and if my schedule would allow, I definitely would have read it all in one setting. Also purchased a copy for my mom, and she read it all in one day. Mr. Peterson really brought the whole case to life for me. Absolutely fascinating story, and I hope and pray that Gina's body will be found one day so that her family can finally have peace.
- And well written true crime book. Simultaneously heart wrenching and anger inducing. The investigation into this case was very well done and a young prosecutor had the courage to bring a man to trial without a body, which had never been done in the state of Virginia before and set precedent for future cases. The anger part comes from the fact that the perpetrator had gone to trial twice for rape accusations and was acquitted both times before he murdered the young woman portrayed in the book. Dated references to the victims beauty as opposed to her potential and way too much religious reliance on “good Christian people†, meaning they were automatically assumed to be untouchable, is offensive. But that was Virginia back then and probably still is. It takes on a whole different meaning in our current times but the victims family appear to be what Christianity is supposed to be about and their grief is heartbreaking
- On June 29, 1980, Gina Hall went to nightclub. She loved to dance. When she failed to return to the apartment she shared with her sister, it was clear that something was wrong.
Police investigating the missing person case learned that she had left the club with a young man, they knew from the description who they were looking for.
This is an intriguing case told in an easy-to-understand style. I felt as though I was part of the investigating team. There are many aspects to this case, some of them setting precedents in the legal world years before the advent of DNA.
156 - One of the best true crime stories ever written. Ron does a masterful job of laying out this entire story and tying together everything and everyone involved. Guaranteed you won’t be able to put it down once you start reading.
One of the best things about this book is how it’s organized to recount the details. This book is a must read! - I remember following this story in the newspapers as it unfolded. I had Steve Epperly as a substitute teacher on 2 occasions in high school. When I heard he was a suspect I was not surprised, he would go from congenial to irate in seconds and it was always an over reaction. I pray that the public doesn't forget Gina and that one day she will be found. I would definitely recommend this book.
- This happened when I was 8 years old in the area I was raised. I grew up hearing about it and have even seen the cabin it took place in. I really enjoyed the book. It was very informative and really makes you think. I don't even know the man Steve Epperly but there is no doubt in my mind he did it..... They won't even parole him and he's had to be moved multiple times. So I'm sure he had some major issues. And to with hold her body from her Family is Unforgivable!!! She did not deserve this ( Goes to show you some people in this world are PURE EVIL!!!!!!
