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Detective James Tillman Moser of the Birmingham Police Department lost his life on January 31, 1939, in a tragic incident while performing his duties. He was attempting to arrest a man who had escaped from death row. During the arrest, the suspect managed to gain control of Detective Moser's service weapon.
The suspect then opened fire with the officer's handgun, fatally shooting Detective Moser. This incident highlights the dangers and risks that law enforcement officers face in their ...Read More
The suspect then opened fire with the officer's handgun, fatally shooting Detective Moser. This incident highlights the dangers and risks that law enforcement officers face in their ...Read More
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James Till Moser
Male
White / Caucasian
Birmingham
AL
1939-01-31
James
Till Moser
Yes
11/23/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Does anyone else find it intriguing how the newspapers covered Detective Moser's murder back in 1939... ...Read More
11/21/2023
11/21/2023
Did anyone else find it interesting how quickly the justice system moved in this case? From the trag... ...Read More
11/19/2023
11/19/2023
I've been researching the case of Detective James Tillman Moser, and something that's been on my min... ...Read More
06/09/2023
06/09/2023
