Bernie Tiede was considered the nicest person in Carthage, TX. He loved to help people, especially the widows in town that had lost their husbands. Bernie befriended the most disliked woman in town after her husband passed away, which led to one of the most bizarre murder cases people had ever seen.
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Sins and Secrets Season 3: Carthage
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Jury Sentences Bernie Tiede to 99 Years or Life in Prison | The Texas Tribune
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Bernie Tiede Re-Sentenced To Life, Family of Murder Victim Vindicated (people.com)