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.