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William Edwin Collins, a Federal Prohibition Agent, was born on September 3, 1882, in Plain Dealing, Louisiana. He was 42 years old at the time of his death. Collins was involved in law enforcement as a Prohibition Agent, having joined the Prohibition Unit on February 26, 1923. Before his career in law enforcement, he was a school teacher.
On March 6, 1925, Collins and Deputy Sheriff Samuel Duhon were ambushed during a still raid near Vinton, Louisiana. Both officers were shot and killed ...Read More
On March 6, 1925, Collins and Deputy Sheriff Samuel Duhon were ambushed during a still raid near Vinton, Louisiana. Both officers were shot and killed ...Read More
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William Edwin Collins
Male
White / Caucasian
Vinton
LA
1925-03-06
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11/12/2025
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Just stumbled across this case and can't stop thinking about the situation poor William Collins foun... ...Read More
08/06/2023
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