298 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Forum Posts for John Wafe Adams: Be respectful. Abuse of these forums will not be tolerated.
Has anyone else been researching the circumstances surrounding Officer J. Wafe Adams' tragic death in 1900? I recently stumbled upon this case, and it really got me thinking about the dangers officers faced, even back then. The fact that gunfire was the cause - it’s chilling to see how certain threats have remained constant over the decades. I can only imagine the shock and grief his family must have felt. It makes me wonder: was this considered a rare occurrence in that era, or was it as prevalent as it seems today? I’d love to hear if anyone has more context or thoughts about policing during this time in Birmingham.