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William Joseph Melton

Case from Selma, AL dated Mar 20, 1933

Victim Details

William Joseph Melton

Male

White / Caucasian

Selma

AL

1933-03-20

33

William

Joseph Melton

07/05/2026

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In the winter of 1933, a dedicated police officer named William Joseph Melton, a 33-year-old White male, was diligently serving the community of Selma, Alabama. He had been a member of the Selma Police Department for four years, a position he took on after a period of service with the Birmingham Police Department. His commitment to his duty was well-regarded, and he was a respected figure in the city, even more so as his father-in-law was the Chief of Police. He was a married man with a family t ...
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