William McCain

Murdered

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Deputy Sheriff William L. McCain, aged 49, served with the Elmore County Sheriff's Office in Wetumpka, Alabama, for four years. On October 6, 1906, he was ambushed and fatally shot by a juvenile offender seeking retaliation for a prior arrest. The assailant was convicted of Deputy McCain's murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. However, on November 28, 1912, Governor Emmet O'Neal pardoned the individual. Deputy McCain was survived by his wife and nine children.
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    Victim Details

    William McCain

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Wetumpka

    AL

    1906-10-06

    49

    William

    McCain

    Yes

    11/22/2024

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    I was wondering if Deputy has any known enemies?... ...Read More
    10/10/2024
    I am currently working on a story about the murder of Deputy Sheriff William L. and am looking for a... ...Read More
    05/01/2024
    Does anyone know if there was a candlelight vigil held in honor of Deputy? I would like to pay my re... ...Read More
    10/23/2023