Jerry Bledsoe is an American author and journalist known for his true-crime books and articles. Born on July 14, 1941, in Danville, Virginia, Bledsoe became a prominent figure in the non-fiction genre with his detailed and engaging narrative style. His career as a journalist laid the foundation for his work as an author, allowing him to hone his investigative skills and storytelling abilities. Bledsoe's most famous book, "Bitter Blood," was published in 1988 and is a chilling account of a notorious family feud that led to murder. It became a bestseller and solidified his reputation in the genre. The book was later adapted into a television miniseries. He has written several other true-crime books, each meticulously researched and written with an eye for the human drama behind the facts. As a successful writer, Bledsoe has been praised for his ability to bring depth and compassion to the stories of crime and its impact on communities and families.