Gilbert King
This goo was worth a point in March 2024.
publication date: Sunday, March 10, 2024 (part of March 2024)
category: 
Literature
clue: His books (and popular podcast) about falsely accused criminals in Louisiana and Florida have earned him a Pulitzer. Who's the king?
explanation: King wrote The Execution of Willie Francis, Devil in the Grove, and Beneath a Ruthless Sun. He also created and hosted the podcast Bone Valley. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, and Richard Slominsky
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