Tiede Film Troubles Carthage Residents

CARTHAGE � They�re gearing up for production of a movie in East Texas, but the plans have some residents feeling a little uneasy. In 1997, Carthage resident Bernie Tiede was charged with the murder of Marjorie Nugent, an elderly woman with whom he was involved. Tiede was the heir to Nugent�s estate, worth millions of dollars. For many months he hid her body in a deep freeze while spending her money. Her body was discovered in August of that year. She had been shot with a 22-caliber weapon. Many Carthage residents are afraid the release of the movie might present the city in a negative light. The movie, called �Bernie,� is set to be a dark comedy. Filming is set to begin in September.