J.C. Woodham

Murdered

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J.C. Woodham, a 48-year-old sheriff from Geneva, Alabama, tragically lost his life on August 7, 1957. He succumbed to gunshot wounds that he had sustained three days prior to his death. The incident occurred when Sheriff Woodham stopped two suspects who had stolen narcotics from a local hospital.

The confrontation with the suspects resulted in Sheriff Woodham being shot, and despite medical efforts, he could not recover from his injuries. He passed away at the Geneva County Hospital. ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    J.C. Woodham

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Geneva

    AL

    1957-08-07

    48

    J.C.

    Woodham

    12/03/2024

    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone know if Sheriff J C Woodham's case is in the Namus database?... ...Read More
    07/05/2024
    Is there any DNA evidence available in the Sheriff case? I am curious to know if this type of eviden... ...Read More
    04/03/2024
    Is there a memorial planned for Sheriff in the near future? I believe it would be a fitting way to h... ...Read More
    01/08/2023