The fascinating story of this crime was covered by numerous major national publications. As you read the news articles below, you will notice that the some of them reflect a decidedly negative perspective regarding Rob. There is good reason for this. At the time, Rob was advised not to discuss or in anyway present his side of the story to the media. He dutifully respected this and remained silent. Meanwhile, some parties on the side of the defendants seemed to be actively taking advantage this media attention to vilify Rob and build their defense.
The book "RUDE Awakening" not only presents a full account of the intricate and sensational details of this bizarre case, It also (at long last) gives Rob a chance to seek closure and share his experience as the victim of this crime
June 22, 1994 "A Secret in Oak Ridge : He was a star editor and writer. She’s a dedicated mother. Now, many in Tennessee and around the nation wonder whether they tried to kill her husband." Read the full article on... latimes.com
June 10, 1994 - "THE REPORTER WHO GOT MORE THAN A STORY"
Read the full article on... washingtonpost.com
September 05, 1994 - "In the Dead of Night"
Read the full article on... people.com
Read the full article on... apnews.com
June 12, 1994 - "Newspaper Editor Accused of Trying to Kill Man He Wrote About"
Read the full article on... nytimes.com