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Richard Griffin

Case from St-clair, AL dated Dec 06, 1920

Victim Details

Richard Griffin

Male

St-clair

AL

1920-12-06

Richard

Griffin

Yes

07/16/2026

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In the rural landscape of St. Clair County, Alabama, a routine law enforcement operation took a tragic turn, ending the life of Prohibition Agent Richard Griffin. Born in Newville, Alabama, in 1896, Griffin was a single man who had joined the Prohibition Unit on August 16, 1920, earning a salary of $1,500 a year. His commitment to his duty placed him on a collision course with the illicit liquor trade that flourished in the region during the Prohibition era.

On the fateful day of December ...
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  • Federal Prohibition Agent Richard D. Griffin
  • Federal Agent Richard D Griffin, age 25
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