The tragic downfall of Ernie Stokes, a respected Alabama pastor whose public image as a devout family man masked a life of infidelity and financial strain. Following a severe work accident that altered his personality, Stokes began a clandestine affair and eventually felt trapped between his religious reputation and his desire for a new life. To avoid the social stigma of divorce, he orchestrated...



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