Running Scared
For 22 years he was a fugitive - the corrupt cop busted by God
Running Scared
For 22 years he was a fugitive - the corrupt cop busted by God
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Paperback / softback
£8.99
Publisher: SPCK Publishing
ISBN: 9781854249937
Number of Pages: 192
Published: 24/09/2010
Width: 13.8 cm
Height: 21.6 cm
Robert Leon Davis was a respected police officer in New Orleans serving for four years until 1979-when he was arrested. He had begun his career with aspirations of being a great cop. But he was exposed to a darker side of law enforcement. While partnered with a veteran Robert first witnessed an officer violate the very laws he vowed to uphold - and shared his crime. One compromise led to another, and Davis faced arrest. From studying criminal law at Loyola University and becoming an award winning officer, Davis was a fugitive, living off the land in remote forests in America and Canada to elude capture. The church upbringing, where his grandmother made sure he learned about God and Jesus, was abandoned in anger. Through a stranger's prayer the angry atheist realised he was weary of running. He yielded his life to God, and gave himself in. When the District Attorney finally dusted off his file, what would his sentence be?
C o n t e n t s
Foreword by Father George Clements 9
Acknowledgments 11
Introduction 13
1. New Orleans, Louisiana – the Early Years 16
2. New Orleans – on the Force 23
3. Crossing the Line 31
4. No Way Out 40
5. Toronto, Canada – on the Run 47
6. Montreal, Canada and Gatineau Park – Alone 54
7. Life in the Forest 65
8. Back to Civilization 73
9. Chicago, Illinois – Father George Clements 83
10. Memphis, Tennessee – an Encounter with Law Enforcement 93
11. Asheville, North Carolina; Nashville, Tennessee and the West – Friendship 99
12. Los Angeles, California – in the Gang 110
13. Florida and the Great Smoky Mountains – Back in the Woods 117
14. Tallahassee and Miami, Florida – Stealing Hearts 130
15. Back to Memphis, Tennessee – a Miracle 140
16. New Orleans – Homebound 152
17. Reflections – a Message to Young People 165
18. Reflections – a Message to Adults 172
19. My Present Life, Faith and Missions 183
Epilogue 189
Information about Robert Leon Davis 190
Incredible ... If you know anyone who you think has gone too far or done too much for God's grace to change them, you need to read this book!A" -Scott Dawson, president of Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association A compelling story of survival and transformation. This book will impact you deeply.A" -Pat Williams, Senior Vice President, Orlando Magic I was riveted to Robert's story. I felt as if I were with him every step of the way. What a powerful testimony of a life gone bad and, by God's grace, turned around.A" -The Rev. Clifford O. Chappell, advisor to Multnomah Biblical Seminary
