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B.B Cox

Case from Sheffield, AL dated Jan 24, 1938

Victim Details

B.B Cox

Male

White / Caucasian

Sheffield

AL

1938-01-24

49

B.B

Cox

06/29/2026

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In the winter of 1938, the city of Sheffield, Alabama, lost a dedicated public servant in a violent confrontation. Chief of Police B.B. Cox, a 49-year-old male, was shot and killed on January 24th of that year. After a decade of service with the Sheffield Police Department, his life was cut short while he was attempting to quell a disturbance at a local dance hall.

The evening took a tragic turn when a fight broke out. Chief Cox, in the line of duty, intervened to restore order. It was th ...
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    I recently came across the story of Chief B.B. Cox, and it's been really touching to see how deeply ... ...Read More
    09/09/2024
    While reading about Chief B.B. Cox's tragic story, one detail that really stood out to me is how he ... ...Read More
    06/13/2024
    I'm really struck by the bravery shown by Chief B.B. Cox during that tragic night at the dance hall.... ...Read More
    02/24/2023
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