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Wednesday Jul 9 | Daily Mail

Convicted murderer played by Jack Black in movie 'Bernie' is living ...

Bernie Tiede, 55, was ordered to live in Linklater's garage in Austin, Texas when he was released early from prison in May Tiede was found guilty of killing his 81-year-old companion Marjorie Nugent in 1996 and the story became the subject of 2012 film 'Bernie' After the film's release, a local attorney delved into the case and learned that Tiede ... (more)

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Tue Jul 08, 2014

KETK

ETX man receives 10 years for attempting to have sex with child

A Carthage, Texas, man was sentenced to 120 months in prison and five years of supervised release for attempting to have sex with an underage girl, U.S. Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced today.

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Wed Jun 25, 2014

The Beaumont Enterprise

Victim's family wants 'Bernie' back in prison

In a Tuesday May 6, 2014 file photo, Bernie Tiede is escorted into the Panola County Courthouse, in Carthage, Texas.

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Mon Jun 23, 2014

Houston Chronicle

'Bernie' killer's release draws family protest

ADVANCE FOR SUNDAY JUNE 28--FILE--This is a 1996 file photo provided by the Panola County Sheriff's Department of Marjorie Nugent, right, and her former escort Bernie Tiede.

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Fri Jun 20, 2014

Dallas Morning News

Editorial: - Bernie' and real-life murder

A travesty of justice has unfolded in East Texas regarding the murder of an elderly widow by her one-time companion, Bernhardt "Bernie" Tiede II.

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