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Estelle Akeman

Death by Force
Case Description
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Estelle Stanfill Akeman, aged 58, was tragically murdered on November 10, 1973, in Ridgetop, Tennessee. She and her husband, David 'Stringbean' Akeman, were found slain in their home by their neighbor, fellow Opry performer Louis Marshall 'Grandpa' Jones. The couple was known for their humble lifestyle and were beloved members of the country music community.

The investigation revealed that the couple was killed by two cousins, John A. Brown and Marvin Douglas Brown, both 23 years old at t ...Read More
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  • Estelle Stanfill Akeman, age 58 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • Stringbean death: 1973 killings brought fear to Nashville
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    Victim Details

    Estelle Stanfill Akeman

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Ridgetop

    TN

    1973-11-10

    58

    Estelle

    Akeman

    11/06/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I was reading about the Akeman case and something that really struck me was the role that Grandpa Jo... ...Read More
    02/11/2024
    There’s something deeply unsettling about the concept of “safety” in our homes—and the Akema... ...Read More
    01/24/2024
    I was reading through some old articles on the Stringbean and Estelle Akeman case, and something tha... ...Read More
    01/11/2023
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    David Stringbean Akeman

    Death: Nov 10, 1973
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