John Tatum, Jr.

Murdered

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On January 7, 1977, in Bessemer, Alabama, 36-year-old John Tatum Jr. was fatally shot in the back of the head by Walter Hill. The incident occurred at the residence of Willie Mae Hammock, where Hill had been a frequent visitor. Hill had expressed a desire to marry Hammock's 13-year-old daughter, Toni, but Hammock refused his request. In response, Hill shot Hammock, her stepbrother John Tatum Jr., and Tatum's wife, Lois Jean Tatum, who was 34 years old.

After the shootings, Hill compelle ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    John Tatum, Jr.

    Male

    Bessemer

    AL

    1977-01-07

    36

    John

    Tatum, Jr.

    Yes

    11/23/2024

    Forum Posts (2)
    I'm interested in hearing any theories anyone may have regarding the murder of John. It's such a tra... ...Read More
    06/30/2024
    Does anyone happen to know where John worked? I'm trying to track down his previous employment histo... ...Read More
    02/10/2024