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Carl Goodwin

Case from Bessemer, AL dated Jun 15, 1918

Victim Details

Carl Goodwin

Male

Bessemer

AL

1918-06-15

33

Carl

Goodwin

06/24/2026

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In the annals of Bessemer, Alabama's history, the story of Officer J. Carl Goodwin's untimely death serves as a somber reminder of the perils faced by those who wear the badge. A dedicated officer, his life was cut short one summer day, leaving a void in his family and the community he served. At the age of 33, Officer Goodwin was a married man with a son and was also survived by three brothers.

The fateful day for the male officer was June 15, 1918. While on duty, Officer Goodwin had arr ...
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