Sanford S. Perryman

Murdered

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Case Description    (Primary Suspect Deceased)
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On May 1, 1914, Chief of Police Sanford S. Perryman of the Sylacauga Police Department in Alabama was fatally wounded in the line of duty. The incident occurred when Chief Perryman confronted a local pool hall owner disembarking from the afternoon train, suspecting him of transporting illegal whiskey. A gunfight ensued between the two men, resulting in both sustaining gunshot wounds. Tragically, both Chief Perryman and the pool hall owner succumbed to their injuries the following day, May 2, 191 ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Sanford S. Perryman

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Sylacauga

    AL

    1914-05-01

    Sanford S.

    Perryman

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/22/2024

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    10/10/2023
    I am absolutely devastated to hear about the tragic and senseless murder of Chief. He was a dear fri... ...Read More
    08/07/2023