

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: "The Life of a Murder" Author Talk With Judge Gary Oxenhandler
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: "The Life of a Murder" is the true story of the 35-year pursuit for justice following the tragic death of MU student Rebecca Abbot Doisy, all told by the judge who tried the case. Gary Oxenhandler will discuss the crime, its investigation, the trial and his research and writing of this riveting book. 

Oxenhandler began law school in 1968 at the University of Missouri–Columbia. He was drafted and served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1970, and, upon discharge, returned to law school, obtaining his Juris Doctor degree. For 29 years, he practiced law before, in 2002, Governor Bob Holden appointed him as a 13th Circuit Judge.

Adults.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/the-life-of-a-murder-author-talk-with-judge-gary-oxenhandler/200029976931447
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 94

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Columbia Public Library
- **lat**: 38.95118
- **long**: -92.33963
- **full address**: Columbia Public Library, 100 W Broadway,Columbia,MO,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is "The Life of a Murder" Author Talk With Judge Gary Oxenhandler being held?
  - **A:** &quot;The Life of a Murder&quot; Author Talk With Judge Gary Oxenhandler takes place on Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Columbia Public Library, 100 W Broadway,Columbia,MO,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing "The Life of a Murder" Author Talk With Judge Gary Oxenhandler?
  - **A:** &quot;The Life of a Murder&quot; Author Talk With Judge Gary Oxenhandler is organized by Daniel Boone Regional Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** &quot;The Life of a Murder&quot; Author Talk With Judge Gary Oxenhandler is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 90+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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