Author chris russo blackwood reflects on a 30yearold louisiana murder case which inspired her recent book, my brother s keeper. My brothers keeper tells the story of a mans thirtyyear. A thirtyyear quest to bring two killers to justice by chris russo blackwood is a fascinating read. My brothers keeper is not a remarkable crime, not one that tattoos itself into your memory. The killers were not stunningly cunning in their evasion of law enforcement. My brothers keeper baton rouge mbkbr capital area united. Thats all ted kergan had when he began his paralleltopolice investigation.
A tremendous story of love and murder, faith and tenacity. A louisiana businessman spends thirty years and more than a million dollars to bring his brothers two killers to. He graduated from redemptorist high school in 1966 and attended lsu before starting a lifelong career at exxon from which he retired five years ago. Shawn wilson, secretary of louisiana department of transportation, on changes in louisiana road conditions and challenges for the department. The killers of gary kergan, who disappeared in 1984, were tracked by his brother, ted kergan, and. Chris russo blackwood has always had a passion for solving mysteries. Chapters brothers keepers mc a firefighters motorcycle club. The story of how one man fought to bring his brothers killers to justice. My brothers keeper by chris russo blackwood is one mans story of a thirtyyear quest to bring two killers to justice.
What makes this book stand out is the relationship between ted and gary kergan and the extent which ted rolled up his sleeves and stalked the killers, ensuring they went to. True crime book recounts saga of 1984 louisiana murder of sonic gary. This is a heartwrenching story in many respects, but it is also a tale of courage and relentless determination. The company is a louisiana nonprofit corporation, which was filed on march 28, 2005. She and her husband, bill blackwood, live in baton rouge.
My brothers keeper book leila mulla pleads guilty to murdering. A thirtyyear quest to bring two killers to justice. My brother s keeper is a true and at times gruesome louisiana crime story by veteran journalist chris russo blackwood with twists and turns that will likely keep you reading it. Chris russo blackwood is a louisiana women in media lifetime achievement award winner, having spent 40 years as a journalist, including stints as an awardwinning magazine owner and publisher, daily newspaper editor and television show host. Mayorpresident melvin kip holden accepted president barack obamas my brothers keeper community challenge to improve life outcomes of boys and men of color in baton rouge.
A thirtyyear quest to bring two killers to justice, a book written by firsttime author chris russo blackwood. Community andy allen and erin porche mbk baton rouge launches new initiative to improve. It was one of the first big cold cases to come to fruition for baton rouge, a case three decades old with numerous twists and turns and now its all documented in a book, my brothers keeper. Apr 09, 2018 my brother s keeper book by charles barfield. True crime book recounts saga of 1984 louisiana murder of. Railroad stretches from east feliciana to canada east. My brothers keeper a thirtyyear quest to bring two killers to justice by chris russo blackwood. A louisiana businessman spends thirty years and more than a million dollars to bring his brother s two killers to justice. In 2012, she became intrigued by the uncanny coincidences and drama surrounding my brothers keeper and began chronicling the myriad facts in this case that would become the basis for her first book. Julius butler is listed as a president, director with am i my brothers keeper outreach, inc.
Baton rouge barnes and noble citiplace has donated 1,636 books to my brothers keeper baton rouge mbkbr program through its holiday book drive. Driven by the principles of collective impact, my brothers. A 30year quest to bring two killers to justice chronicles ted kergans rollercoaster journey from ohio to new york, kentucky, back to louisiana and onto the streets of new orleans french quarter. My brothers keeper call for volunteers baton rouge is a my brothers keeper mbk community. My brother s keeper of oklahoma city is a christ centered recovery home for men and women that creates an atmosphere of faith and safety for those seeking shelter and change from substance abuse and dangerous lifestyles. The city of baton rouge has adopted 2 of mbks principles which is entering school ready to read, and attaining the target reading level through 3rd grade.
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Its a true story of a baton rouge cold case from 1984 and the brother of the victim. My brother s keeper, marcia davenport, scribner s, 1954 1st edition a, 457 pages. My brothers keeper baton rouge mbkbr is a collaborative infrastructure that supports existing and new networks of leaders at the local, state, and national. Within a month of their move to baton rouge, gary kergan, a charismatic businessman, was dead and his car found abandoned days later. Now kergan s story is being told in my brother s keeper. We all share a common interest of riding motorcycles, helping the community, and supporting camp im still me along with other charitable organizations in our area. The advocate obituaries and death notices for baton rouge louisiana area. Jun 03, 2015 the prince family of canada were met by baton rouge genealogist edna jordan smith. The baton rouge chapter was former in june of 2017. My brothers keepermbkis a virtual community of believers that offers emotional, physical and spiritual support for the whole mind, body, and soulman. A louisiana businessman spends thirty years and more than a million dollars to bring his brother s two killers to. Throughout the course of the case, there are many individuals who recur in different places and with different roles. My brother s keeper is a gnarly story of a typical entrepreneur who collides with the wrong people heinous individuals out to rob and murder him. Gary kergan, along with his brother, was the owner of several sonics around baton rouge prior to his murder in 1984.
Please visit the online guestbook and make memorial contributions at. Google charles barfield book and click xulon press and purchase hardback copy of my new book my. Within a month of their move to baton rouge, gary kergan, a charismatic businessman. Kip holden announced today that his offices my brothers keeper baton rouge reads kickoff will be held on nov.
Mayorpresident accepted the my brothers keeper community challenge to improve life outcomes of boys and men of color in baton rouge. My brothers keeper is a novel by marcia davenport based on the true story of the collyer brothers. A thirtyyear quest to bring two killers to justice blackwood, chris russo on. Book loving volunteers are essential to the louisiana book festival s success. Fast forward 28 years into a world where dna testing confirmed blood in the trunk of gary kergans cadillac eldorado matched that of his son, wade, who was just 11 years old when his father died. Sonic garys brother keeps cold case alive long enough to help solve it after 30 years. This book is about how ted kergan spent 30 years and well over a million dollars to bring his brothers two killers to justice, said author chris russo blackwood, who is a firsttime author of my brothers keeper. Chris russo blackwood audio books, best sellers, author bio. A book you cannot ignore or put down especially near the end. My brothers keeper mbk, an organization established by the white house, is a new partner for the library. A thirtyyear quest to bring two killers to justice chris. Driven by the principles of collective impact, my brother s keeperbaton rouge mbkbr is committed to ensuring that all children start school socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically ready. This book was especially intriguing for me since i have grown up in baton rouge.
Published in 1954 by charles scribner, it was a bookofthemonth club selection and was later reprinted as a 1956 cardinal paperback with a cover painting by tom dunn. The brother of the victim, ted kergan, finds himself thrust into the role of private investigator. Author turns three decades old br cold case into a book. Whether it s escorting authors, guiding visitors, selling refreshments, working with children in the young readers pavilion or other fun and rewarding assignments, the louisiana book festival wants you to join the volunteer team. Dec 20, 2019 garys life came to an untimely and mysterious end on november 28, 1984. A thirtyyear quest to bring two killers to justice, by chris russo blackwood. Sonic garys brother keeps cold case alive long enough to. The city leaders compass to the my brothers keeper landscape.
Steve was a worldclass brother and was always his brothers keeper, which had great meaning to. My brothers keeper landscape national league of cities. To ask other readers questions about my brothers keeper, please sign up. Am i my brother s keeper outreach is located at 586 s flannery rd in baton rouge and has been in the business of outreach program since 2010. For blackwood, the case carries a multitude of coincidences. We endeavor to provide relevant information for every faccet of your life regardless of your religious affiliation. We are comprised of firefighters in baton rouge and the surrounding areas, both paid and volunteer, active or retired. Join our lifeline donor program to make a difference today. Located in oklahoma city, ok with a new location in yazoo city, ms. Green boards with gold block on the spine with the title knocked out, as is the publisher s name.
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