Robert Warnock Murdered in Birmingham, Alabama age 40

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On November 27, 1898, Chief Deputy Sheriff Robert W. Warnock of Jefferson County, Alabama, was fatally shot while attempting to arrest an escapee. As he stood on the steps of a residence, the fugitive opened fire, resulting in Warnock's immediate death. The assailant was subsequently apprehended, convicted, and executed by hanging on February 2, 1900.

Warnock, aged 40 at the time of his death, was survived by his wife, son, and three daughters. Tragically, his wife, Annie Warnock, succu ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Robert Warnock

gender

Male

city

Birmingham

state

AL

Date of Death

1898-11-27

Age at Death

40

First Name

Robert

Last Name

Warnock

solved

Yes

Last Updated

11/22/2024

Robert Warnock
Murdered

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