Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Frederick Height death by force case profile photo

Frederick Earl Height

Case from Empire, AL dated Feb 26, 2021

Victim Details

Frederick Earl Height

Male

Empire

AL

2021-02-26

26

Frederick

Earl Height

Substantiated

07/16/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the winter of 2021, a young man's life was cut short in Empire, Alabama, sparking a legal battle and raising questions about law enforcement procedures. On February 26, 2021, Frederick Earl Hight II, a 26-year-old male, was fatally shot by a Walker County Sheriff's deputy. The events leading to his death unfolded within the confines of his own home, creating a narrative of distress and a call for accountability that would echo in the ensuing months.

According to a wrongful death lawsui ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Frederick Earl Height, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (2)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Sister devastated by brother's shooting death by Walker County deputy
  • Feb. 26, 2021 Walker County shooting of Earl Hight II by deputy

    • Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    I've been thinking a lot about the Frederick Earl Hight II case lately, and I can't shake the feelin... ...Read More
    02/07/2024
    I recently came across a post about Frederick Earl Hight II's tragic case, and it got me thinking ab... ...Read More
    08/09/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Frederick Earl Height

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Empire, Alabama

    Terry Wayne Roberts death by force case in Empire, AL

    Terry Wayne Roberts

    Death: May 30, 2016
    In the late spring of 2016, a sense of unease settled over the small community of Empire, Alabama, f ...Read More
    Eric Cates death by force case in Empire, AL

    Eric Cates

    Death: Mar 21, 2015
    In the small community of Empire, Alabama, the life of 32-year-old Eric Cates, a male, came to a hor o ...Read More
    Brian Lee Masterson death by force case in Empire, AL

    Brian Lee Masterson

    Death: Jul 17, 2025
    In the small community of Empire, Alabama, a beloved family man's life was cut short on a Thursday a ...Read More
    Earl Truitt death by force case in Empire, AL

    Earl Truitt

    Death: May 20, 1919
    Earl W. Truitt, 48, male, was a deputy sheriff in Walker County who went out on May 20, 1919, near t ...Read More
    Justin Denny death by force case in Empire, AL

    Justin Denny

    Death: Nov 05, 2016
    In the small community of Empire, Alabama, the life of 29-year-old Justin Denny was cut short by an n ...Read More