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Sheriff Jackson Stanland, aged 46, was shot and killed on November 30, 1908, in Southport, North Carolina. Stanland, who served in the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office, was attempting to arrest Jesse Walker, a suspect wanted for breaking into a store and being a deserter from Fort Caswell. During the arrest attempt at Little Shallotte, Walker shot Stanland, leading to his death.
Following Stanland's death, Walker was captured and incarcerated in the Southport Jail. However, on January 29 ...Read More
Following Stanland's death, Walker was captured and incarcerated in the Southport Jail. However, on January 29 ...Read More
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Jackson Stanland
Male
Southport
NC
1908-11-30
46
Jackson
Stanland
11/23/2025
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This case just keeps pulling at my heartstrings every time I think about Sheriff Stanland's family. ... ...Read More
02/23/2024
02/23/2024
Hey everyone, I wanted to share some thoughts I've been having about the impact of Sheriff Jackson S... ...Read More
01/18/2023
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