Rebecca Heath

Murdered

Rebecca Heath, a 21-year-old woman from Russell, Alabama, was tragically killed on August 31, 1981, in a violent encounter that has remained a point of controversy and mystery over the years. Heath's death occurred under circumstances that were initially unclear but later emerged as the result of a confrontation with law enforcement officers. On that day, Heath was reportedly involved in a car chase with Russell County deputies after a traffic stop turned into a pursuit. Authorities later stated ...Read More

Heath v. Alabama | 474 U.S. 82 (1985)

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