Ralph Holt

Death by Force

On October 25, 1963, Special Agent Ralph A. Holt, along with other agents, was involved in the execution of a federal search warrant at Club 92, a dance hall located about five miles southwest of Brent, Alabama. The dance hall was operated by Tod Tidwell. During the search, Tidwell, who had initially feigned cooperation, suddenly drew a .38 caliber revolver from his pocket and fired twice. This immediate gunfire instantly killed Special Agent Joe B. Cooper and wounded Agent Holt, who quickly too ...Read More

Investigator Ralph Ackerman Holt

Ralph A. Holt | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

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