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Federal Prohibition Agent Charles Edward Howell met a tragic end on July 17, 1921, in Limestone County, Alabama. Agent Howell was ambushed and fatally shot shortly after conducting a raid on an illegal still in the area.
The circumstances surrounding Agent Howell's death were marked by violence and mystery. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the perpetrator who shot Agent Howell was never identified or apprehended. This lack of resolution added to the tragedy of the incident, leav ...Read More
The circumstances surrounding Agent Howell's death were marked by violence and mystery. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the perpetrator who shot Agent Howell was never identified or apprehended. This lack of resolution added to the tragedy of the incident, leav ...Read More
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Charles Howell
Limestone
AL
1921-07-17
Charles
Howell
11/07/2025
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03/10/2024
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05/29/2023
05/29/2023
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05/27/2023
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05/27/2023
