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Frank Childress

Case from Bessemer, AL dated Nov 01, 1912

Victim Details

Frank Childress

Male

White / Caucasian

Bessemer

AL

1912-11-01

42

Frank

Childress

Yes

07/07/2026

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In the autumn of 1912, a dedicated officer's life was tragically cut short in the line of duty, leaving a void in his family and the community he served. Detective Frank Childress, a 42-year-old lawman with the Bessemer Police Department, was a man known for his commitment to justice. His career in law enforcement spanned 11 years in Bessemer, following a period of service with the Tuscaloosa Police Department.

On the first day of November, while investigating an unrelated matter, Detecti ...
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