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Adus Egypsia Windham

Case from Dale, AL dated Sep 18, 1927

Victim Details

Adus Egypsia

Male

Dale

AL

1927-09-18

43

Adus

Egypsia Windham

Yes

07/12/2026

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In the quiet, rural landscape of Dale County, Alabama, on a Sunday afternoon, September 18, 1927, the life of 43-year-old Adus Egypsia Windham was tragically cut short. A newly deputized officer, having served for only a single day, Windham was assisting Deputy Sheriff Arthur Kelley in enforcing local prohibition laws. The chain of events leading to his death began with a seemingly routine traffic stop near Cedar Grove Church in the vicinity of Midland City.

The deputies pulled over a veh ...
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about Deputy Windham’s family lately. It’s hard to imagine the impact... ...Read More
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