William Lewis Staggs Murdered in Birmingham, Alabama age 34

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On May 24, 1911, 34-year-old Constable William Lewis Staggs of Jefferson County, Alabama, was fatally ambushed while returning home from work. As he rode his mule along a path near the Bessie Mines, he was shot with buckshot and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. His body was discovered the following day, with his mule grazing nearby.

Two men were initially charged with Constable Staggs's murder but were acquitted at trial. On May 5, 1912, a man mortally wounded by his brother-in- ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

William Lewis Staggs

gender

Male

city

Birmingham

state

AL

Date of Death

1911-05-24

Age at Death

34

First Name

William

Last Name

Lewis Staggs

solved

Yes

Last Updated

11/22/2024

William Lewis Staggs
Murdered

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