Matthew Wann

Murdered
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Sheriff Matthew L. Wann, aged 55, was shot and killed on May 3, 1932, while serving a warrant at a residence near Scottsboro, Alabama. During the incident, Sheriff Wann was handcuffing a man when the man's brother picked up a shotgun and fired, striking the sheriff in the back and killing him instantly. The suspect, who was 20 years old at the time, disappeared and was never apprehended.

The circumstances surrounding Sheriff Wann's death are shrouded in mystery and controversy. Many bel ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Matthew Wann

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Jackson

    AL

    1932-05-03

    55

    Matthew

    Wann

    12/04/2024

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    Is there any DNA evidence in the Matthew case that has been made public? I'm curious to know if this... ...Read More
    02/10/2023
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