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true story

posted 19 years ago by celticknotz
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this is based on a true story but I am unable to find anything. Does anyone know how to find more information?

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[–] mtndrms 19 years ago

I am also trying to find more info on the true story, if you find anything let me know, and if I find anything I'll let you know.

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[–] Belletrist0 18 years ago

For Lethal Vows, many of the names were changed, but the story is based on one Richard K. Overton, who was poisoning his ex-wife, Dorothy Boyer, and killed his third wife, Janet Overton.

You can read more information here: http://www.govtech.net/magazine/story.php?id=96104&issue=12:1996.

For a further, in-depth reading, buy the the book Final Affair by Frank McAdams and Tim Carney.

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[–] CatLover4 18 years ago

Thanks MistsofTime! I saw this movie the other day....and it intrigued me. I also saw something about it (not sure where...years ago)...youve cleared that up, it was a possible forensic files...not sure. But thanks, anyway

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[–] Belletrist0 18 years ago

Glad to be of help. :)

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[–] PetZombiesNow 18 years ago

Haha, I'm dating his great-niece. Great stuff.

[–] IndieSpirit92 17 years ago

Thank you so much for the link!

This movie was devastating! I cringe every time it comes on Lifetime. Horrible, horrible man he was!

[–] Dream_Demon 11 years ago

I originally saw this movie several years ago, but nowhere in its entirety; I saw about a quarter of it when it was in the middle. Remembering about this movie today, I searched for it online and found it on Youtube. I then watched it in its entirety and I'm glad that I did. John Ritter is well-known for his good guy roles, but there were very few bad guy roles he played (Bride of Chucky and Buffy the Vampire Slayer come to mind). He's fantastic in this movie and made me hate his character. Wish he played more bad guy roles before his untimely death. RIP, John. You'll be missed.

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[–] SnoozeAlarm 11 years ago

Never heard of corduroy! True story!

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