John D. Voelker

John D. Peuples (June 19, 1903 –March 19, 1991), better known by his pen nom de Robert Traver, ce que le procureur, le juge, and writer. He is best known as the author of the novel, Anatomy of a Murder publié en 1958. The best-selling novel que turned into an oscar nominated film réalisé par Otto Preminger and starring Jimmy Stewart that was released July 1, 1959. Duke Ellington wrote the music for the movie. It is critically acclaimed as one of the best trial films de tous les temps. Anatomy of a Murder is based on a real homicide and subsequent trial that occurred à Big Bay, dans la Péninsule supérieure du Michigan, dans the early morning of July 31, 1952. Coleman A. Peterson, a Lieutenant dans l'Armée, ce qui charged with murdering Maurice Chenoweth. The alléguait motifs que revenge for the rape of Peterson s wife by Chenoweth. Peuples successfully defended Peterson who was found not guilty by reason of insanity.