Goode King Tait

Murdered

Other Murder Cases from Wilcox, Alabama

Thomas Jenkins Jones

Murdered: Jan 28, 1936
On January 28, 1936, in Wilcox County, Alabama, Chief Deputy Sheriff Thomas Jenkins Jones, aged 57, , ...Read More
Case Description    (Primary Suspect Deceased)
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On September 8, 1938, Deputy Sheriff Goode King Tait, aged 34, was fatally shot while pursuing a suspect in a wooded area near Camden, Wilcox County, Alabama. The suspect fled into the woods, prompting Deputy Tait to follow, during which he was mortally wounded by gunfire.

Following the incident, a posse was organized to apprehend the assailant. Three days later, on September 11, 1938, the suspect was located near Selma, Alabama, where he was shot and killed by the pursuing posse. ...Read More
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  • Deputy Sheriff Goode King Tait

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    Victim Details

    Goode King Tait

    Male

    Wilcox

    AL

    1938-09-08

    34

    Goode

    King Tait

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/22/2024

    Forum Posts (2)
    Deputy Sheriff Goode King was tragically murdered in Wilcox, AL. This is a devastating loss for our ... ...Read More
    02/17/2024
    Does anyone have any theories on the murder of Deputy? It's such a tragic event and I'm curious to h... ...Read More
    10/02/2023