James Columbus Roberts

Murdered

On January 3, 1980, in the Mars Hill community of Cleburne County, Alabama, a tragic event unfolded at the Roberts family farmhouse. Eula Verlin Roberts returned home around 2:00 p.m. from a trip to Cedartown, Georgia, and noticed the screen door ajar with a bunched-up rug propping it open. Inside, she found the kitchen drawers pulled out and items scattered on the floor. Despite her apprehension, Verlin proceeded to check on her family members.

In one of the bedrooms, she discovered he ...Read More

Jan 10, 1980, page 25 - The Anniston Star at Newspapers.com - Newspapers.com

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