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Mcdaniel Watson

Case from Birmingham, AL dated Aug 29, 2014

Victim Details

Mcdaniel Watson

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Birmingham

AL

2014-08-29

2014-08-30

50

Mcdaniel

Watson

07/01/2026


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On August 30, 2014, McDaniel Watson, a 50-year-old African American man, died after a late-night walk in George Ward Park in Birmingham, Alabama turned into a robbery attempt and a killing. According to police accounts reported at the time, he was in the park with his wife around 10 p.m. when a man they did not know approached and demanded his wallet; within seconds, a shot rang out and struck Watson in the head. The gunman ran from the park on foot, leaving Watson gravely wounded as his wife tr ...
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  • McDaniel Watson Obituary (2014) - Birmingham, AL
  • Mr. McDaniel Watson, Jr. - Obituary - Smith & Gaston Funeral Services
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    I’ve been following the recent tragedy at George Ward Park, and my thoughts are w... ...Read More
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    I just can't stop thinking about how terrifying it must have been for McDaniel Watson's wife. Walkin... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been thinking about how much courage it must have taken for Mrs. Watson to stand the... ...Read More
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