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.
Article by Charles Postell for The Albany Herald regarding pressure placed on Governor to look into the Mitchell County killings by Sheriff Williford
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.
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
Charles Postell levelled an investigation on Mitchell County Sheriff Bug Willilford after a black suspect in his custody was shot and killed. Suspecting Williford of murdering Mobley, he took all reports to Fulton County medical examiner Joe Burton and proved not only Mobley’s homicide, but shed light on Georgia’s grossly underqualified medical examiners and coroner system.