Under the Trestle

The 1980 Disappearance of Gina Renee Hall & Virginia’s First “No Body” Murder Trial

De: Ron Peterson Jr.

Narrado por: Kyle Tait

Under the Trestle is the true story of the most compelling murder case in Virginia history. In 1980, beautiful Gina Renee Hall, a Radford University freshman, went to a Virginia Tech nightclub on a Saturday night. She was never seen again. Her abandoned car was found parked beneath a railroad trestle bridging the New River, with blood in the trunk. The investigation led police to a secluded cabin on Claytor Lake, where there was evidence of a violent attack. Former Virginia Tech football player Stephen Epperly was charged with murder, despite the fact that Gina's body was never found.

In Virginia's "trial of the century", prosecutor Everett Shockley presented an entirely circumstantial case. Key witnesses against Epperly included his best friend, his mother, and a tracking dog handler later believed by many to be a fraud. Three former Virginia Tech football players testified, including a Hokies quarterback once featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

Would Epperly become the first person in Virginia history convicted of murder without the victim's body, an eyewitness, or a confession? And would authorities ever find the body of Gina Renee Hall?

©2018 Ron Peterson, Jr. (P)2019 Tantor

Well done

Very interesting and complete account. Mr. Tait does a great job narrating. Glad I chose this audible book.

Love the book, didn’t love the narrator

Great story, especially if you are a true crime enthusiast. But I found the narrator’s inflections and reading of female voice annoying and grating to listen to.

Great book. Narrator not so good.

This book was very good however I didn’t so much like the narrator. He hung on the last word of every sentence and said it like he was reading a romance novel. So if you don’t mind listening to someone who finishes his sentences like he just ate an awesome piece of chocolate then by all means enjoy.

Outstanding account of historic case

I truly enjoyed this book. I found it detailed but easily readable. The author kept the story moving in a way that reminded me of books by Erik Larson. He followed through on all topics raised, leaving no strand of the story untended. I am looking forward to reading Peterson’s next book! And the story was made even more enjoyable by the reader, whose voice and cadence showed off the meaty substance of the author’s prose.

great book

well written. loved the narration. must read keeps you interested. wanting to find out more.

Great book

This story is well written and well narrated. It kept my interest every minute. Loved it!!

For the True Crime Fans (+ Everyone Else)

This audiobook is worth all my credits!!
My boyfriend usually groans when I put on my audio books, however, this book had HIM asking for it to be played! Great story, great narrative, great listen.

Top notch True Crime

One of the very best I've read in this genre. Consistently interesting, even throughout the chapters covering the trial which isn't always the case with True Crime accounts. Perfect narration, shockingly dreadful killer and unforgettable victim.

Good Story - Ok Narration

Good story and well written. The narrator was okay....he grew on me. What an egotistical jerk! But aren’t most serial criminals?!?

Enlightening and sad

I enjoyed the teaching of Latin and law terms. Proud of the legal system in the USA