The Missing Bullet: The Murder of General Motog

ByGrayson

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For nearly a decade, actor Tom Deishley helped bring Star Trek: The Experience in Las Vegas to life as the imposing Klingon General Motog. Five years after the attraction closed, Deishley was found shot to death in his home.

What followed was an investigation involving a missing bullet, an alleged million-dollar financial scheme, murder charges that ultimately fell apart, and a legal case that continued for more than a decade.

In this episode, The Prime Detective looks at the murder of Tom Deishley, the evidence that surfaced years after his death, and why finding a crucial piece of the puzzle still wasn’t enough to solve the mystery.

Credits:

This episode of “The Prime Detective” was produced and hosted by Grayson Thagard.

I’m participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, I’m raising awareness and funds to advance the fight against this disease: http://act.alz.org/goto/TVGuyGrayson

Video: In Memory of Tom Deishley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiFzMiU5SrE

Music for “The Prime Detective” is composed by Ben Wise: https://benwise.bandcamp.com/

Website and publishing support thanks to David Moody, Producer: “Let’s Talk About Treks” The Podcast.

Original logo for “The Prime Detective” by Julie Hendrickson.

Episode cover art by Jason from Why Kaye Productions. On Instagram @VHS_Jase

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