McCracken Poston, Jr.
Keynote Speaker: Attorney & Author of "Zenith Man: Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom"
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McCracken Poston, Jr. Biography
McCracken Poston Jr. brings audiences into the courtroom with powerful true stories of justice, redemption, and misunderstood lives. His acclaimed book "Zenith Man: Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom" tells the story of Alvin Ridley, a man wrongly accused of imprisoning and murdering his wife in Ringgold, Georgia. Poston’s defense uncovered decades of private journals that documented a marriage of devotion, ultimately overturning community suspicion and securing Ridley’s acquittal.
The case revealed Ridley’s late-life autism diagnosis, which reframed the trial and reshaped his legacy. Poston shares how stigma, bias, and misunderstanding can alter justice, while showing how empathy and truth can transform both individuals and communities.
In addition to the Ridley case, Poston was involved in the Tri-State Crematory case, one of the most notorious legal cases in the South, revisited in Noble, the #1 Apple podcast of 2024. His unique perspective as both participant and storyteller connects audiences to the human side of major legal battles.
Poston has been featured on HLN’s "Forensic Files," A&E’s "American Justice," ABC’s "20/20 Downtown," Discovery+’s "American Monster," and CNN’s "Crossfire," "Inside Politics", and "CNN Presents." His presentations go beyond courtroom drama, offering audiences a deeper understanding of law, mental health, and the human condition.
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McCracken Poston, Jr. Speaking Topics
McCracken shares the inside story of defending Alvin Ridley, a man shunned by his community and accused of murder. Audiences hear how private journals proved his innocence, how a late-life autism diagnosis reframed the trial, and what the case reveals about justice, stigma, and empathy.
This talk explores the intersection of mental health, disability, and the justice system. Drawing from the Ridley case, Poston shows how bias and misunderstanding can shape outcomes — and how awareness and empathy can transform both verdicts and public perception.
As a participant in one of the most notorious legal cases in the South, Poston offers a rare look into the Tri-State Crematory case, later revisited in Noble, the #1 Apple podcast of 2024. He discusses the investigation, courtroom challenges, and the human impact of tragedy.
Poston examines why stories of crime capture public attention, and how looking deeper into those stories can reveal compassion, resilience, and redemption. He challenges audiences to see beyond sensational headlines and consider the humanity of those at the center of trials.
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What topics does McCracken Poston, Jr. speak about?
McCracken Poston, Jr. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Law, Author, Mental Health, Political, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Neurodiversity and Belonging.
Where does McCracken Poston, Jr. travel from?
McCracken Poston, Jr. generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for McCracken Poston, Jr.?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like McCracken Poston, Jr. for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book McCracken Poston, Jr. for your next private or corporate function.
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McCracken Poston, Jr. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Government, Law and Author. The estimated speaking fee range to book McCracken Poston, Jr. for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. McCracken Poston, Jr. generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are S. Lee Merritt, Yusef Salaam and Michael Eric Dyson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling McCracken Poston, Jr. for an upcoming event.
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McCracken Poston, Jr. Speaking Topics
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Zenith Man: Justice, Autism, and Redemption in the Alvin Ridley Case
McCracken shares the inside story of defending Alvin Ridley, a man shunned by his community and accused of murder. Audiences hear how private journals proved his innocence, how a late-life autism diagnosis reframed the trial, and what the case reveals about justice, stigma, and empathy.
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Autism and the Law: How One Diagnosis Reshaped a Trial and a Community
This talk explores the intersection of mental health, disability, and the justice system. Drawing from the Ridley case, Poston shows how bias and misunderstanding can shape outcomes — and how awareness and empathy can transform both verdicts and public perception.
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The Tri-State Crematory Case: Behind the Headlines
As a participant in one of the most notorious legal cases in the South, Poston offers a rare look into the Tri-State Crematory case, later revisited in Noble, the #1 Apple podcast of 2024. He discusses the investigation, courtroom challenges, and the human impact of tragedy.
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True Crime and Empathy: Finding Humanity in Misunderstood Lives
Poston examines why stories of crime capture public attention, and how looking deeper into those stories can reveal compassion, resilience, and redemption. He challenges audiences to see beyond sensational headlines and consider the humanity of those at the center of trials.
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How do I book McCracken Poston, Jr. to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like McCracken Poston, Jr. for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for McCracken Poston, Jr., or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for McCracken Poston, Jr. or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book McCracken Poston, Jr. for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for McCracken Poston, Jr., or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book McCracken Poston, Jr. are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire McCracken Poston, Jr., click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does McCracken Poston, Jr. speak about?
McCracken Poston, Jr. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Law, Author, Mental Health, Political, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Neurodiversity and Belonging. -
Where does McCracken Poston, Jr. travel from?
McCracken Poston, Jr. generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for McCracken Poston, Jr.?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like McCracken Poston, Jr. for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book McCracken Poston, Jr. for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host McCracken Poston, Jr. or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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