The Disappearance Of Walter Black has been inspired by the true story of Larry Griffin, an Irish postman who disappeared from the village of Stradbally, County Waterford on Christmas Day 1929.
The investigation into Griffin's disappearance was hampered by conflicting witness statements and a lack of evidence. Investigators did arrest and charge several Stradbally residents, but the prosecution's case fell apart in court when a key witness changed his testimony.
All charges were subsequently dropped and the case officially remains unsolved.
The witness later claimed that he changed his testimony under duress from the villagers, and reiterated that they had been involved in Griffin's disappearance. Several Garda� who worked on the case have also expressed their certainty of the villager's guilt.
Despite extensive searching, Griffins body has never been found.
Our story takes place on the 4thJuly 1984, set in the beautiful remote location of Tallulah Falls, Georgia where the residents too are reluctant to talk to anyone about the events that occur while celebrating this particular Independence Day.
Our postman is Walter Black.