Dick Wharton

Murdered
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On August 6, 1897, Deputy Sheriff Dick Wharton of the Cleburne County Sheriff's Office in Alabama was fatally ambushed while performing his duties. Approximately 20 miles northeast of Edwardsville, he was attempting to serve arrest warrants on individuals involved in illegal whiskey production, commonly known as wildcatters. During this operation, Deputy Wharton was attacked on a public highway and sustained multiple gunshot wounds, leading to his death.

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  • Deputy Sheriff Dick Wharton

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    Dick Wharton

    Male

    Cleburne

    AL

    1897-08-06

    Dick

    Wharton

    11/22/2024

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    10/25/2024
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    08/29/2024
    Has anyone heard if there will be a candlelight vigil for Dick? I think it would be a nice way to ho... ...Read More
    08/20/2024
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