John,
I have read the book, though I don't have it handy at the moment. I remember however, that through the course of the book, recounting the murders and trial, DAP takes these leasurely strolls with the "Judge," whose sage advice tries to explain "Texas Justice."
DAP's use of fictional composites, like Ian Fleming's, are thinly disguised and not difficult to decipher.
If anyone in Texas figures it out - and I would venture that if Jack White read the book, he could possibly pin the tail on the donkey, I too would like to know who this person might be.
Bill Kelly
If Jack wants to read this book, I have an extra copy. Jack let me know if you have time to read it.
Thanks,
John