Robert Elonzo Sparks

In the spring of 1948, the community of Oxford, Alabama, was shaken by the violent death of a long-serving public servant. Robert Elonzo Sparks, a 63-year-old White male, had been a dedicated member of the Oxford Police Department for two decades, rising to the position of Chief of Police. He was a familiar and beloved figure, especially among the local schoolchildren.

On Friday, May 7, 1948, Chief Sparks responded to a disturbance call at a local grocery store. He was accompanied by anot ...

Chief of Police Robert Elonzo Sparks

Death of Chief Robert Sparks- Oxford