Hugh Craft

Death by Force

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 ...Read More

Deputy Sheriff Hugh Craft

Law Enforcement Line of Duty Deaths in 1929

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