The Ambush of Pauline Pusser - 658
The Ambush of Pauline Pusser - 658

The Ambush of Pauline Pusser - 658

Generation Why: True Crime


12.01.2026 • 55 Min.

August 12th, 1967. Selmer, Tennessee. Pauline Pusser was fatally shot while riding with her husband, Sheriff Buford Pusser, who was responding to a disturbance call in the early morning hours. Police believed she died in an ambush meant for her husband, but Pauline’s case remained unsolved for almost 60 years. For bonus episodes and outtakes visit: patreon.com/generationwhy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.