Painstaking research kept Charles Postell’s career in high gear; and often the target of death threats. His sources were loyal, and from all walks of life.
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State Medical Examiner Joe Burton Questions Credentials of Lab Chief
During Charles Postell’s investigation of the murder of Harrison Mobley while a suspect in Sheriff Bud Williford’s custody, he enlisted the services of State Medical Examiner Joe Burton in Atlanta to assist in reviewing the autopsy reports/evidence and revealed the incompetency of Larry Howard’s investigation
Hand-drawn map to secret gambling spot where Sheriff Williford frequented
Investigative journalist Charles Postell, who was also state editor of The Albany Herald, kept files thick with details from his many and varied sources. This hand-drawn map shows the location of a back-woods gambling shack where Mitchell County Sheriff Bud Williford was known to be paid off to allow its continued play, but also joined the all-night tables.
GOVERNER GEORGE BUSBEE ASKS GBI REPORT ON KILLING OF SLAY SUSPECT
Article by Charles Postell for The Albany Herald regarding pressure placed on Governor to look into the Mitchell County killings by Sheriff Williford
Crime lab official report to GBI Region 9 agent Buck Bentley of Harrison Mobley
Charles Postell’s investigation of Sheriff Bud Williford was merciless, which led to the exposure of other crooked law enforcement, such as GBI Region 9’s Thomasville head Thomas “Buck” Bentley, who was one of MItchell County Sheriff Williford’s long-time cronies.
Charles Postell’s hard copy of article for The Albany Herald regarding black boycotting in Camilla, GA
Sheriff Bud Williford had beaten a woman severely with his cane one day when she went into his office. The sheriff’s immunity caused the black community to gather, 300-strong, discussing how they would protest – by boycotting businesses
Evidence, Crime Lab Report Harrison Mobley, Camilla, GA
These documents from Charles Postell’s investigation helped Georgia’s medical examiner Joe Burton to prove Sheriff Bud Williford had in fact shot suspect Mobley while handcuffed in the backseat of Williford’s patrol car.
Autopsy Report of Harrold Mobley, murdered by Sheriff Williford in Mitchell County while in custody
Obtaining the autopsy reports from the crime lab, Charles Postell then took it to state medical examiner Joe Burton.
Regional Cartoonist’s Depiction of Feud Between Sheriff Williford and Charles Postell
When Charles Postell’s magazine Georgia Monthly was circulating, the public received it with mixed critiques.
Mitchell County murder which led to Mobley’s arrest, and death
Charles Postell’s coverage of Sheriff Williford’s antics in Mitchell County caused death threats to be a natural part of life in the Postell’s home