How an accidental historian won over critics and shed light on two of Mormonism’s darkest hours
(Leah Hogsten | Tribune file photo) Richard Turley holds one of Joseph Smith's personal documents during a news conference to announce a release in the "Joseph Smith Papers" project in 2013. Turley recently retired.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.