On June 12, 1929, Deputy Sheriff Hugh Craft, aged 55, was ambushed and murdered while driving from his farm in Gurley, Alabama, to Huntsville. Craft, who had recently retired as a federal prohibition agent before being appointed a deputy sheriff in Madison County, was known for his active role in prosecuting violators of liquor laws. His dedication to law enforcement made him a target for those involved in illegal activities.
As Craft traveled along the rural route, he was ambushed by t
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