Palmer Morrison Watts

Murdered

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

Sheriff Palmer Morrison Watts - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)

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