George Arnold Scott

Death by Force

On February 26, 1919, in Fort Payne, Alabama, Deputy Sheriff George Arnold Scott, aged 25, and Chief of Police Beldon Little attempted to arrest two brothers, aged 18 and 20, who were suspected of moonshining. As they entered the suspects' residence with their sheriff, the brothers opened fire, resulting in the deaths of Deputy Scott and Chief Little. The sheriff, though wounded, managed to return fire, injuring both suspects.

In 1920, both brothers were convicted of murder; one receive ...Read More

Deputy Sheriff George Arnold Scott

Deputy Sheriff George Arnold Scott, age 25

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