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Mary Madora Dora Smith

Death by Force
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Mary Madora 'Dora' Smith Bigham, aged 61, died on January 15, 1921, in Pamplico, South Carolina. Dora's death was a tragic event marked by violence and family turmoil. According to historical records, Dora was shot by one of her sons. The incident occurred on the front lawn of their home, where she was found with a gunshot wound. Her dying words reportedly blamed her son Smiley for the shooting.

The case surrounding Dora's death involved significant legal proceedings. Her son, Edmund Bigh ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Mary Madora “Dora” Smith Bigham

    Female

    Pamplico

    SC

    1921-01-15

    61

    Mary

    Madora Dora Smith

    11/10/2025

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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
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    11/20/2023
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