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Sheriff Palmer Morrison Watts, aged 47, was fatally shot on August 15, 1918, while attempting to raid an illegal still in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The suspect, identified as Doc Bigham, had previously threatened to kill anyone who tried to arrest him.
During the raid, Sheriff Watts was confronted by Bigham, who carried out his threat and shot the sheriff. Following the incident, Bigham fled the scene but was later found hiding in a field. He was subsequently apprehended and convicted ...Read More
During the raid, Sheriff Watts was confronted by Bigham, who carried out his threat and shot the sheriff. Following the incident, Bigham fled the scene but was later found hiding in a field. He was subsequently apprehended and convicted ...Read More
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Palmer Morrison Watts
Male
White / Caucasian
Tuscaloosa
AL
1918-08-15
47
Palmer
Morrison Watts
Yes
11/19/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone else been interested in the historical context surrounding the murder of Sheriff Palmer M... ...Read More
08/05/2024
08/05/2024
I've been thinking a lot about the courage it took for Sheriff Palmer Morrison Watts to confront som... ...Read More
04/19/2024
04/19/2024
Has anyone else looked into the historical context of Sheriff Palmer Morrison Watts' murder? I've be... ...Read More
04/11/2024
04/11/2024
