Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
291 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
James Crawford death by force case profile photo

James Crawford

Case from Huntsville, AL dated Dec 11, 1928

Victim Details

James Crawford

Male

Huntsville

AL

1928-12-11

42

James

Crawford

08/11/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
James Crawford, a 42-year-old man from the Huntsville area, died on December 11, 1928, in what began as a routine trip into the countryside and ended in sudden violence. He was serving as a deputy sheriff in Madison County, and that day he went out to the Monrovia community on official business tied to a bitter argument over a mule—property that one man claimed was being wrongfully held by another.

The dispute had reached a point where civil process was being used to force the animal� ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for James Crawford, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (3)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Deputy Sheriff James Crawford Drake
  • Deputy Sheriff James Crawford Drake, age 42
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 1 additional source

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    I recently stumbled across an old newspaper clipping about Deputy Sheriff James Crawford Drake, and ... ...Read More
    10/17/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for James Crawford

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Huntsville, Alabama

    George Jarrett death by force case in Huntsville, AL

    George Jarrett

    Death: Sep 30, 2017
    In the early evening of Saturday, September 30, 2017, a report of a traffic accident near the inters r ...Read More
    David Merrit death by force case in Huntsville, AL

    David Merrit

    Death: May 30, 2025
    In the late spring of 2025, the community of Arab, Alabama, was shaken by the discovery of the body y ...Read More
    Jaylen Cosby death by force case in Huntsville, AL

    Jaylen Cosby

    Death: Jul 05, 2016
    In the summer of 2016, the life of 19-year-old Jaylen Cosby was tragically cut short in what would b ...Read More
    Mekhi Kareem Douglas death by force case in Huntsville, AL

    Mekhi Kareem Douglas

    Death: Jan 09, 2021
    In a tragic turn of events on a Saturday evening in Huntsville, Alabama, a young life was cut short. t ...Read More
    Christopher Adam Fuqua Sr. death by force case in Huntsville, AL

    Christopher Adam Fuqua Sr.

    Death: Apr 10, 2021
    In the spring of 2021, a domestic disturbance in Huntsville, Alabama, tragically ended the life of C ...Read More
    Jose Federico Hernandez death by force case in Huntsville, AL

    Jose Federico Hernandez

    Death: Jun 16, 2024
    In the warm evening air of a Huntsville, Alabama summer, a gathering at an apartment complex pool to t ...Read More
    Dimitrick Mims Jr. death by force case in Huntsville, AL

    Dimitrick Mims Jr.

    Death: Jan 24, 2018
    In the early hours of a cold Wednesday morning in Huntsville, Alabama, on January 24, 2018, the life f ...Read More