On Oct. 8, 1999, Tracey Tarlton, the well-respected manager of Austin's largest independent bookstore, was arrested. "I did it for Celeste," says Tracey.

Self-made millionaire and TV tycoon Steven Beard's death shook Austin. In the early morning hours of October 2, 1999, an intruder, later identified as Tracey Tarlton, broke into his house and shot ...

Celeste Beard Johnson, 37, a former Austin Country Club waitress, and Tracey Tarlton first tried putting 10 Ecstasy pills in his drink and then botulism in his chili hot dog, but the 75-year-old ...

While friends and family were at Steven Beard’s side at the hospital in Austin, police received a tip that led them to the home of Tracey Tarlton. “We introduced ourselves. She invited us in ...