William Richard Cole

In the small town of Arab, Alabama, a long-serving lawman met a violent and untimely end. William Richard 'Billy' Coleman, a 72-year-old White male, had dedicated over 35 years of his life to law enforcement, serving with both the Marshall County Sheriff's Office and the Guntersville Police Department. In his later years, he took on the role of Night Policeman in Arab, a position that would ultimately lead to his tragic death.

The series of events that culminated in Coleman's murder began ...

Night Policeman William Richard "Billy" Coleman

Night Policeman William Richard "Billy" Coleman, age 72