Charles Shelton

[crystaldawn]

I just watched this segment and it is so interesting yet very tragic. Its not talked about much on the boards. I thought is was an especially poignant scene when Charles Shelton kissed his wife goodbye for the last time. You can't help but really feel for his wife and her struggle to find out the truth and the tragic way her life ended as well. I did find a webpage dedicated to him for those of you who want to read more:

http://www.customcpu.com/ait/ksouther/powpage/pow.htm

[kamy]

I just seen this segment this morning on Spike and was surprised it wasn't discussed much. Thanks for the link, CD. Very tragic and sad story.

[Hambone2421]

I completely agree. This is a prime example of how an incident can ruin people's lives. Poor Marion Shelton went through most of her life without her husband, not knowing if he was alive or dead. She committed suicide in 1990 after not being able to take it anymore. I feel so horrible for this family. I only hope that Charles went quick and wasnt tortured.

[dks64]

This segment reaired this week on Lifetime. I'm really surprised this is the only thread we have.

I'm curious what people think: Do you think he was kept alive for decades after he was captured?