C.A. Roberts, 1975-08-04

Expert in fundraising through direct mail and other methods. Houston-based. Was once elected head of Southern Baptist Pastors Conference, but did not serve after being accused of murdering his secretary, with whom he was having an affair, and her children. Evidence points to guilt. Had been chaplain of Bill Peterson's Florida football team (Florida, Florida State, Miami - not sure which). When Peterson came to Rice, Roberts came with him as a motivation coach, for one year. Died in auto accident, suspected suicide, drove under an 18 wheeler from parking spot under the overpass at 610 and 59, Houston. A fascinating man whom I got to know fairly well.