Joe Cooper

Murdered
Case Description
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On October 25, 1963, Special Agent Joe Brooks Cooper, along with other agents, executed a federal search warrant at Club 92, a dance hall located about five miles southwest of Brent, Alabama. The club was operated by Tod Tidwell, who was suspected of selling moonshine whiskey. As the agents entered the club, Tidwell, who had initially feigned cooperation, suddenly drew a .38 caliber revolver from his pocket and fired twice. These shots instantly killed Agent Cooper and wounded Agent Ralph Holt, ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Joe Cooper

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Bibb

    AL

    1963-10-25

    36

    Joe

    Cooper

    12/03/2024

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    12/28/2023
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    10/04/2023
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    03/04/2023
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