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Mary Madora Dora Smith

Case from Pamplico, SC dated Jan 15, 1921

Victim Details

Mary Madora “Dora” Smith Bigham

Female

Pamplico

SC

1921-01-15

61

Mary

Madora Dora Smith

07/03/2026

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In the quiet farming community of Pamplico, South Carolina, the cold winter of 1921 was shattered by a brutal act of violence that would leave a lasting scar on the town's history. Mary Madora 'Dora' Smith, a woman of 62 years, became the victim of a shocking crime that unfolded within her own family, a grim conclusion to a life that had seen its share of hardship and turmoil.

On January 15th, a day that would be remembered for its bloodshed, Dora was fatally shot. The events of that day ...
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    I’ve been reading about the Bigham case, and something that's been on my mind is how Dora's murder... ...Read More
    09/03/2024
    I’ve been digging into some local history and came across the tragic events surrounding Mary Mador... ...Read More
    03/25/2024
    Has anyone delved into the aspect of how the local community of Pamplico was affected by the Bigham ... ...Read More
    11/20/2023
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