OR

Kindle Price:	$3.49
Sold by:	Amazon.com Services LLC

Promotions apply when you purchase

Read with our free app

You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.

Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

There was an error. We were unable to process your subscription due to an error. Please refresh and try again.

Follow the author

Greg Brown

+ Follow

More books from this author

Texas Legend: The Story of Priscilla Davis: A True Texas Tale of Money, Murder and a Search for Happiness Kindle Edition

by Greg Brown (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.0 556 ratings

See all formats and editions

Great on Kindle

Great Experience. Great Value.

Enjoy a great reading experience when you borrow the Kindle edition of this book with your Kindle Unlimited membership. Learn more about Great on Kindle, available in select categories.

In August 1976, one of the most notorious murder scenes played out in Ft. Worth, Texas. It occurred at the Cullen Davis mansion, the most opulent home in the city. He and his flamboyant, beautiful wife, Priscilla were the most famous couple at the time. But a divorce was in the process and Priscilla lived in the mansion. On August 2, Priscilla's current boyfriend, Stan Farr and her young daughter, Andrea, were murdered. Priscilla and another man were shot, too. Priscilla and two other people said it was Cullen. The culprit was wearing a wig so his identity was somewhat hidden but not completely. Cullen was arrested in the early morning hours of August 3, 1976, at his girlfriend's house. He later went on trial for the murder of Priscilla's daughter. He was found not guilty but the next year he was put on trial for a murder-for-hire plot to kill the judge overseeing his divorce from Priscilla. He got off from that charge, too. Finally in 1979 he and Priscilla were divorced. Priscilla received 3.3 million dollars and Cullen was able to move back into his 19,000 square-foot mansion. Two books have been written and a movie was made describing these events and characters. But nothing has been written about what really happened in the decades after the trials of the 1970's. This book explains the facts of that fateful August night and what happened in the courtrooms of Texas. But the majority chronicles the path Priscilla took after the trials of the 1970's. Priscilla was not done with Cullen yet and she would try tirelessly to obtain some kind of justice. She also decided to have a little fun along the way. The press loved Priscilla but the general public were split. She had been painted as a low-rent gold-digger in the Texas courtrooms but everyone also knew that Cullen was probably guilty of murder. In the end, only the two of them really knew the truth. This is the story of how Priscilla learned to live with the fact that justice was denied her and Cullen would probably never pay. In 1995, a 26-year-old gay man named Greg Brown moved in with Priscilla, who was now 53 and broke. They became lovers and Greg tells how Priscilla learned to make the most of tragic situations which were both of her making and not of her making. It's a story of struggle, love and compromise even in the most dire of circumstances. This isn't a true crime story but is full of drama until the end.

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01EVKFTLE
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 26, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 7281 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 229 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #382,003 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #252 in History of LGBTQ+ & Gender Studies
- #554 in Biographies of the Rich & Famous
- #899 in History eBooks of Women

Customer Reviews:
4.0 556 ratings

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.

Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Videos

Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video!

Upload your video

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.

Greg Brown

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.

Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Greg Brown was born in Washington, D.C., in 1969 but was reared in Grand Prairie, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. His father was a physicist and mother a homemaker. He attended Texas Tech University and later KD Acting Studio. In 2003, he decided to write a rough draft of this book for his own closure and satisfaction. As he began interviewing more people and doing more research, he came to the conclusion that the story of Priscilla's life needed to be told for everyone who was interested. And Greg looks at himself as the last person left to remind people of the injustices Priscilla suffered....both from the justice system and Cullen.

Greg now enjoys a career of painting and traveling.

Customer reviews

4 out of 5

556 global ratings

How customer reviews and ratings work

Sort reviews by

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

D Matthews

Good book.

Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024

Verified Purchase

Easy read. Really enjoyed reading it.

One person found this helpful

Helpful

JJares

The Aftermath of One of the Most Famous Criminal Cases in Texas

Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2023

Verified Purchase

If you are from Texas, as I am, the names of Cullen and Priscilla Davis are etched into your psyche because the cases went on for years. One of the advantages of reading this book is seeing the long-term story spread out for clear understanding. Billionaire Cullen Davis weathered trials for multiple murders. Of all the people involved in the case, only Cullen Davis is still alive today.

I'd expected the story to be about the murders and trials. However, I was surprised to see that was wrong. Yes, the author discussed the murders and the trials. In 1976, the estranged couple Cullen and Priscilla Davis lived separate lives. Priscilla was trying to get a divorce from Cullen. She was his second wife; he was still trying to settle with his first wife and that divorce.

Cullen had left the palatial home in Fort Worth and was living with a new girlfriend. Priscilla lived in the 19,000 sq. ft. home with her new boyfriend, TCU basketball great Stan Farr. With them lived Andrea, Priscilla's daughter from a previous marriage. A man with a black wig entered the home and killed Stan Farr, Andrea (12 years old), and shot Priscilla once in the chest. A visitor was also permanently disabled by being shot but survived.

Priscilla immediately recognized Cullen and named him as the shooter. Cullen was arrested the next morning at his girlfriend's house. Cullen got the famous "RaceHorse Hanes" as his attorney. Being a billionaire, Cullen was found not guilty of killing the child, Andrea. The following year, he was tried (with a venue change) for a murder-for-hire plot to murder the judge listening to the divorce trial between Cullen and Priscilla. Cullen skated past that too.

At the third trial, the billionaire escaped responsibility for Stan Farr's death. Priscilla kept waiting for justice for her daughter and herself. It never came. In 1979, the Davises were divorced, Priscilla got a $3.3 million settlement, and Cullen took back possession of his huge mansion. Priscilla was described as a low-life gold digger during all those court cases.

As I've thought about the author and why he wrote this book, I've come to the conclusion that he wanted to show the true scope of Priscilla's tragedy. Books have been written about the trials, and a movie told the story. However, Greg Brown wanted to tell Priscilla's story. However, I thought he brought too much attention to himself.

Greg Brown was no disinterested reporter; he was Priscilla's love interest for the last six years of her life. What makes this story bizarre is that Greg was a committed gay man who happened to fall in love with Priscilla. When they moved in together, Priscilla was fifty-three, and Greg was twenty-six. And yes, they had a sexual relationship (although I thought that was too much information).

Viewed back from the funeral, Priscilla had many friends (the funeral was packed) who talked about her generosity, loyalty to friends, and life-long friendships. Because she had nothing at the time of her death, friends came forward and donated a burial spot and helped pay for her funeral.

This is the story of Priscilla Davis, who had it all. Because she refused to live with the abuse, she got on the wrong side of a billionaire. This is how she continued living, trying to get justice in a system protecting the wealthy. Priscilla died at fifty-nine of breast cancer.

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2017

Verified Purchase

It's not really a true crime story. It's more like an aftermath story. It's interesting, but very trainwreck and a little sad to see how she ended up. There is considerable discussion of alcohol and drug abuse in the story, that some readers may find off-putting, but I found the tone to be pretty realistic.

2 people found this helpful

Helpful

Maa

Good book

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2018

Verified Purchase

I like this book as it gave another side of the story, one from the perspective of someone who knew Priscilla, so it's also like seeing it from her side. Imo she got a raw deal, not only with Cullen, but from many people who didn't take the time to get to know the real Priscilla. How she didn't crack from all she went through, especially losing her daughter, her boyfriend, and being shot herself, is a testament to just how strong this tiny woman was. She didn't let it destroy her, but filled her life with love, laughter, and some good friends. Sadly, cancer was the one thing she couldn't beat. I hope she's having much happier times with Andrea, Jack Jr, and Stan somewhere together.

4 people found this helpful

Helpful

Amazon Customer

Human Struggle to Find peace and happiness after a night of a Texas Tragedy.

Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2017

Verified Purchase

This book was not about new facts but about what it was like to live through the horror from the person that shared the last few years of Priscilla's life. A complex time for the author and the woman he came to love with a passion. Was their life perfect, no, did they make mistakes, yes, did that change what she went through or what her lover went through, that is up to the reader. I cried at the loneliness Mr. Brown described while preparing to put her to rest and dealing with family members that were not so kind. After reading this his, I can only imagine what never ending pain this woman went through losing her child and boyfriend and trying to get away from that man in black that was going to kill her also. I remember the headlines in the papers when it was all over the front page of the newspaper. Did money free a guilty man because it often does, wouldn't be the first time and it will not be last. This gave insight into the devastation of that horrible night and how seemingly life went on for some with only minor consequences. I cried, I laughed and was very moved by the honesty of Mr. Brown. No new facts but insight into the ongoing struggles of life after a tragedy.

3 people found this helpful

Helpful

Belinda dolan

Sad and uplifting

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2017

Verified Purchase

It was a truly wonderful book. I would recommend it to anyone. It makes you see that what you hear about people isn't always true. It also shows you the strength of cancer patients and those who love them. It also shows that age has no boundaries.

One person found this helpful

Helpful

Deborah D.

Pricilla Davis - Life After news media

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2016

Verified Purchase

Until the publication of Greg Brown’s book, the public only knew Priscilla through the news media. We suffered with her at the loss of her daughter and boyfriend, as well as her own physical pain from the shootings so obviously delivered by her estranged husband, Cullen Davis. It is an unfortunate truth in our society that money can buy freedom. At the end of the trial, we all lost track of Priscilla Davis as she moved forward with her life. Greg’s book showed us the Poor Little Rich Girl named Priscilla. Their unlikely love affair grasps the reader into the souls of the characters. Greg showed Priscilla a love that exceeded passion. They were truly soulmates! Read this fascinating book! I could not put it down! And Thank You, Greg, for giving bringing light and love into the lonely life of Priscilla. As a reader, you will be captivated!

5 people found this helpful

Helpful

Cathy Gidley

Someone needs a proofreader

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2016

Verified Purchase

Interesting story but the book is poorly written. Lots of typos. Priscilla Davis lived her life of excess and entitlement to the extreme. She lived recklessly and her decisions were foolish at best. The saddest part of this book was not her death but rather her trainwreck of a life.

5 people found this helpful

Helpful

Top reviews from other countries

Maude51

Book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2018

Verified Purchase

Good read

Shelley

Brutally Honest - Worthwhile Read

Reviewed in Australia on March 23, 2021

Verified Purchase

Really enjoyed the authors brutally honest account of Priscilla’s last years. A good and worthwhile read.

Phyllis

A poor read.

Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2017

Verified Purchase

An unsatisfactory read. Not about murder at all, but about two lost souls and their heavy drinking and partying lifestyle. Poorly written, amateurishly done. Will be immediately deleted from my library.

Paul

True crime and biography combo.

Reviewed in Australia on October 7, 2016

Verified Purchase

This is a unique book. True crime mixed with a biography of this woman's journey" from the penthouse to the outhouse." I liked it.

OR

Buy for others

Buying and sending eBooks to others

Follow the author

Image Unavailable

Texas Legend: The Story of Priscilla Davis: A True Texas Tale of Money, Murder and a Search for Happiness Kindle Edition

Customers who bought this item also bought

Product details

Videos

About the author

Greg Brown

Customer reviews

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

Top reviews from other countries