In September 2022, Gilbert King, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, released the first episode of “Bone Valley” and brought Leo Schofield into the spotlight.
The podcast scrutinizes the investigation into the murder of Schofield’s 18-year-old wife, Michelle, in 1980s Lakeland. Ultimately, King concludes that the wrong man spent 36 years in prison for the crime, although state courts never overturned his conviction.
Expanded version: Now, King has announced the release of a book based on the podcast. He says it reveals even more details of his investigation alongside producer and researcher, Kelsey Decker…