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Now Available! The TRUTH About Jesse James by Betty Dorsett Duke

Betty Dorsett Duke’s provocative new book, The Truth About Jesse James, makes a convincing case that Jesse James pulled off one of the biggest hoaxes in American history by getting away with his own murder. Despite 1996 DNA results highly touted as proving with a high degree of certainty that Jesse James died and is buried in Kearney, Missouri just as history reports, the author presents findings from her investigation of the 1995 exhumation and subsequent DNA testing showing why they are tainted and proved absolutely nothing. Read more

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About The Book:

Jesse James Lived & Died in Texas

This is the book telling the story of James Lafayette Courtney and what I believe to be his true identity.  The first publication of Jesse James Lived & Died in Texas was first published on October 15, 1998.

Since the time of the first printing, many new developments have taken place.  A second edition and subsequent printing is currently in the works so stay tuned!

You can order copies of this book directly from Betty for $21.95 which includes postage and handling. SOLD OUT! Sorry, all books are sold out. However, you can still purchase a copy via Amazon by clicking here.

To Contact Betty by regular or electronic mail see below.

Betty Dorsett Duke

P.O. Box 144

Liberty Hill, TX  78642

 

E-Mail:  Betty Dorsett Duke

 

Speaking Engagements:

I am currently available for speaking engagements/book signings, and have been invited as guest speaker for various organizations including genealogical groups, historical groups, book clubs; Rotary Clubs, Kiwanis Clubs, Sons of Confederate Veterans and Universities.  My presentation includes a slide presentation of my photographic evidence and viewing of the award-winning two-part series, Jesse James, The Story You Haven't Heard, produced by KOMU TV, an affiliate of NBC, Columbia, Missouri.   References are available upon request.

Please feel free to contact me at the address listed above to discuss how I might be able to assist your organization with an exciting presentation.

 

Reviews for Jesse James Lived & Died in Texas:

"...Great book, so entertaining, and interesting!"

-Karen Lynn Gorney,

Actress best known as John Travolta's girlfriend "Stephanie" on Saturday Night Fever 

"What you see is what you get!  Author Betty Duke makes a fascinating matching photo case that her great-grandfather, James L. Courtney and Jesse James, the famous Confederate-turned-bank-robber, were indeed the same man.  A 32-page photosection provides remarkable matches of the Courtney/James families.  Using such modern investigative methods as DNA and computerized photo analysis, the author will convince many Western buffs that 'poor Jesse was NOT laid in his grave."

-Bill O'Neal,

Author and Authority on outlaws and lawmen

 

"Betty Dorset Duke has written a provocative book.  It will raise the dust of controversy that many western history buffs believe had been settled a long time ago.  I say "more power to her."  The lady deserves high praise for having courage of her convictions.  Skeptics may abound, but they'll have to deal with her surprising photographic evidence."

- William W. Savage, Jr.

Professor of History, University of Okalahoma

 

"The title alone will have James loyalists gunning for author Betty Duke.  But the Austin author presents a passel of persuasive evidence - including the startling photographs - to prove that the legendary outlaw faked his murder in Missouri and quietly relocated to a Texas farm.  Duke's book is fascinating: Passing it up would be a crime."

-  Anne Dingus, Texas Monthly